Ballyrunners programme
Ballyrunners is a high support, low threshold skills based programme that aims to positively engage participants in constructive activities and change their attitudes and behaviours.
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about us
Ballyrunners is a life skills, group work programme. In addition, it addresses issues such as offending behaviour, substance abuse and low self esteem. In doing so, it removes many barriers THAT ARE preventing young people from progressing successfully in their lives
who isit for?
It is primarily aimed at young adult early school leavers that are far removed from the labour market with the aim of enabling them to access further training and employment.
ballyrunners programme
The programme runs part-time 3 Days per week. Depending on the activity it is generally 3 hours per day . Some outings may take longer.
We use a variety of locations for the activities. The assortment of content included in Ballyrunners ensures that there is something for most of the participants to enjoy.
Particpants have the opportunity to take part in a CIT accredited constructions training course on completion of the programme.
The goal of the Ballyrunners programme is that the participants will begin to understand that they do not act in isolation and that their actions have an impact not only on themselves but also on their families and the wider community.
Enhance your Skills
- Community Gardening
- Hill Walking
- Cooking
- Mini Football League
- Bike mechanics
- Yoga/ Mindfulness
- Personal Development
- Choice & Challenge
- Career Guidance.
- Outings
- Progression to certified construction skills course
- Champion of Champions
Champion of Champions
- Archery
- Basketball
- Skipping
- Indoor Football
- Penalty Shots
- Running Laps
- An Puc Fada
Key to our Success?
A key to the success of the Ballyrunners Programme is the multiagency approach and the willingness and participation of the coordinators and tutors. The building of strong and respectful relationships allows the Programme to flourish and it contributes to a sense of well being which each of the participants and graduates acknowledge.
In 2024 Ballyrunners celebrated 15 very successful years. Throughout those 15 years numerous of the Ballyrunners graduates have progressed onto further training, education and employment.
The Ballyrunners Experience
Check out our Website www.ballyrunners.ie
