There was joyous scenes at the Southside Youth Space recently as eight young people who took part in an innovative bike programme with Limerick Youth Service (LYS), received their Certificates of Achievement from Cllr. Gerald Mitchell.
The teenagers, who hail from across Limerick, were participants with ‘On Yer Bike’ an exciting and very popular programme run by LYS’ Bike Project at The Factory Southside Youth Space, Galvone, Limerick.
Cllr. Mitchell, Cathaoirleach of the Municipal District of Cappamore-Kilmallock was joined at the
awards presentation by Inspector Dermot O’Connor, An Garda Síochána, LYS CEO, Fiona O’Grady and the families and friends of the young people.
Speaking to the young people Inspector O’Connor said ‘you showed great motivation, commitment and dedication in giving up your free time to take part in this programme.’
Inspector O’Connor was full of praise for the programme saying it was a ‘great course that taught young people about the technical skills as well as the fitness benefits associated with cycling.”
Meanwhile course coordinator, Des Galligan congratulated the graduates and thanked their families and those that supported the programme.
‘You have been a joy to work with and to learn to assembly a bike from scratch in such a short space of time is a remarkable achievement,’ said Des
As one class ends, another is beginning and LYS have a number of vacancies for young people
interested in taking part in the On Yer Bike project. On Yer Bike covers many parts of the bike industry such as maintenance and assembly as well as the employment opportunities in what is becoming one of Ireland’s fastest growing industries.
Away from the workshops, the teenagers will explore some of Ireland’s most majestic cycling
greenways including the Ballyhoura Bike Trail, Co. Limerick and the Great Western Greenway, Co. Mayo. LYS’ Bike Project is supported by the Irish Youth Foundation, Limerick City & County Council, Limerick Sports Partnership and Cycling Ireland.
A member of Youth Work Ireland, Limerick Youth Service remains committed to supporting and
encouraging young people to be active participants in shaping their futures.
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