About this service:

Volunteer-led youth clubs offering safe, structured activities. Targeted projects for young people at risk, including Garda Youth Diversion projects. Leadership, citizenship and personal development programmes.

Who can use it:

Young people roughly 10 to 18 (clubs). Targeted projects are for specific groups. Clubs and projects across North Dublin, for example the Foróige-supported youth club in Belmayne. Targeted projects vary by area and funding.

How to access the service:

Clubs: self-referral accepted. The young person or parent contacts the club directly, and membership forms come from the club. Targeted projects: professional referral, usually through Gardaí (the Juvenile Liaison Officer), schools or agencies. Ring Foróige to check the route for a specific project.

Telephone and access details:

Foróige national office: 01 630 1560

Email contact details:

info@foroige.ie

Website information:

foroige.ie (find-a-club map)

Support for families of children with additional needs:

Clubs offer safe, structured activities. Ask the club how it can include a young person with additional needs.

Good to know:

Check the club finder together with the family. Foróige also runs The BLEND youth project for ages 10 to 18 in Belmayne and Clongriffin.

Source directory last updated: July 2026. Contact the service to confirm current availability and details.