Sean O’Casey is recognized as one of Ireland’s greatest playwrights . He lived for 30 years of his life in East Wall and the North Docks , at Hawthorn Terrace and Abercorn Road. It was here that he lived through an exciting period in Irish history , and witnessed momentous events. But more importantly it …
Category Archive: EAST WALL YOUTH CLUB
Nov 26
CAREER L.E.A.P … soars to new heights !
CONGRATULATIONS to all the Participants in the CAREER L.E.A.P project . Based on an initiative by East Wall Youth the project has drawn in many partners and supporters and the second group of participants have now completed their term . This is an exciting , very well organised and effective initiative . See newspaper report …
Jan 22
Building our Youth Club – a 1977 update by James Lee
The community of East Wall was saddened by the sudden death of James Lee earlier this month. Jim had been involved with voluntary community activity for most of his life . He had been involved with the Community & Day Care centre , the home help service and many ,many more local initiatives. As the …
Dec 13
Willie Dwyer retirement get together – Wednesday 14th December @ 7pm
Willie Dwyer is retiring After many years of service to East Wall Youth , Willie Dwyer is retiring this month . All former volunteers and club members from earlier times are invited to come to the youth club on Wednesday 14th December between 7pm and 9pm to give him a good send off. All welcome to come along …
Aug 07
Government Minister attends Youth Club Summer party
Katherine Zappone , Minister for Children and Youth Affairs made a visit to East Wall last week . She dropped in to the Youth Club on Strangford road , where the Summer Project party was taking place . The Minister was welcomed by Maureen O’Sullivan and Marie O’Reilly , founding members of the club which …
Jul 24
“A Centenarian Lady” – Josie Silo , East Wall , July 2016
A Centenarian Lady Fairfield Avenue is the road of her adobe Josephine is this ladies name so serene Every day to church, be it warm or cold There she will sit in prayers of dream. One hundred years young she stands Of herself, she is still in command Living in a neighbourhood of …
Jul 10
CAREER L.E.A.P – Exciting new opportunity for local youth
LOCAL EMPLOYMENT ACTION PARTNERSHIP) While young people might be eager to work, choosing a career and getting yourself started in it is not always straightforward for 18-24 year olds. Back in 2014 one of the local community organisations ‘East Wall Youth’ made a presentation to companies operating in the IFSC asking them what role they …
Nov 15
Halloween 2015 : Arts & (witch) Crafts
The East Wall Halloween festival 2015 was the most successful in the decade old tradition . Here are a small selection of photos from the workshops which took place at the Youth Club on Strangford Road , making props and masks for the Parade. Well done to all involved , our community effort was so …