Annual Gathering 2024

Representatives from across the movement gathered in Newcastle at the end of November for the 48th Annual General Meeting of the National Council of YMCAs in Ireland.

Over 160 young people, staff & volunteers were joined by Emma Osmundsen from YMCA Europe as we explored our values, programmes and impact as a local, national and global movement.

The event featured a series of interactive workshops, creative youth spaces and outdoor activities, along with an incredible showcase of young people’s creativity, inclusiveness and advocacy in making a real difference to the world around us.

– Youth Showcase Event – Hosted by Youth Spaces, Cork
– National AGM – with Emma Osmundsen, YMCA Europe
– Creative Youth Space – Hosted by Youth Spaces, Cork
– Outdoor Youth Activities – Facilitated by Greenhill YMCA

– Exploring Impact Workshops – Facilaited by;

Exploring Children & Young People
Kate Damery (STEP) & Andrew McCreery (E2T)

Exploring Healthy Living 
Jenny Magee (YMCA Lisburn) & Alex Bartholomew (YMCA Chaplaincy)

Exploring Flourishing Communities
Michael McDowell (YMCA Greenhill) & Natasha McReynolds-Nicholl (YMCA Ireland)

Exploring A Better World
Alannah Wrynn (YMCA Youth Advocacy)