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Limerick Youth Service exhibition will feature a selection of photos from the 50 years of LYS Limerick Youth Service exhibition will feature a selection of photos from the 50 years of LYS

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Limerick Youth Service exhibition will feature a selection of photos from the 50 years of LYS

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Limerick Youth Service exhibition – pictured above is Sr. Joan Bowles, the founder of Limerick Youth Service

Limerick Youth Service exhibition is a part of  LYS’ 50th anniversary celebrations

Limerick Youth Service exhibition will feature a selection of photos from the 50 years of LYS
The former Archbishop of Canterbury (centre) on a visit to Limerick Youth Service in the early 1990s

Established in 1973 when the late Sr. Joan Bowles and a group of visionaries opened a youth space in Rutland St, Limerick City, Limerick Youth Service has grown into a leading youth organisation that has been a key facet in the lives of many young people.

Its 50 year golden jubilee marks an important milestone for Limerick Youth Service as it reflects on its journey and looks forward to the future.

As part of its golden jubilee celebrations Limerick Youth Service has an action packed calendar of events planned including the launch of its new Strategic Plan, an app for volunteers with its youth clubs and many more.


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Limerick Youth Service (LYS) will host a lunchtime photographic exhibition at the Gardens International, Henry St, Limerick from Monday to Thursday, November 13-16th from 12:30-2:30pm.

The exhibition is a part of  LYS’ 50th anniversary celebrations and will feature a selection of photos the youth organisations storied history.

Images of youth clubs in the 1970s and talent shows in the 80s to international trips and many the visits of many famous faces that have visited LYS will be on display.

‘Our 50th anniversary year is a time for both reflection and looking forward to a bright future as we meet the needs of a changing Limerick,’ said Audrey Healy, Chairperson, Limerick Youth Service.

‘As the population of Limerick grows, Limerick Youth Service will continue to support our young people through our many projects and programmes,’ said Audrey.

Limerick Youth Service would like to thank the young people, families, volunteers, communities, local organisations and the wider community for your support for the past 50 years.  

LYS is a member of Youth Work Ireland and the Irish Association of Community Training Organisations.

Now in its 50th year, LYS remains committed to connecting with young people and supporting them to reach their full potential.

Although it is a lunchtime exhibition, private tours at different hours will be available with interested parties asked to contact the Youth Information Centre at [email protected] or call/text 083-1726898

LYS would like to thank the Gardens International for the use of their space and those who have allowed the use of their photographs for the exhibition.

Further details at www.limerickyouthservice.com

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Sr. Joan Bowles (left) pictured with young people at the LYS Community Training Centre in the 1980/90s.
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