Tralee Youthreach

Ciara Fields

This year has seen quite a change for us at Tralee Youthreach. We were allocated more rooms in our building at Liber House, and this space has enhanced our provision and is welcomed by both staff and learners.

A decision was made to create a sensory room, which is nearly ready for use. It will be an oasis of calm when students need to use the space.

Recently, Transition Tralee hosted workshops on willow crafts, and the resulting animal sculptures are proudly displayed above.

Our outdoor education programme takes place every Thursday, weather permitting. We have participated in various hikes around the county, a bush-craft skills day, rock climbing and abseiling with the Kerry College Killorglin Campus staff. As well as water activities with Splash Sports in the Maherees and some more local walks.

Me and the Moon offered a series of art-based workshops for our groups. The young people have been fully engaged and hope to display their work in the centre when the project is complete.

The Music Generation initiative teaches music to our students every Tuesday afternoon, and we look forward to their first in-house concert. So, a busy year with lots happening with a wide range of activities and the small matter of all of the young people working towards gaining qualifications in QQI Levels 3 & 4.

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