Rural Outreach offers rural communities support and training for youth provision at local level, once training is completed insurance can then be provided. TRYS currently has 168 leaders involved in its rural clubs, and 661 young people.

The training of local volunteers includes topics on youth club planning & activities, child protection, insurance, discipline, committee roles & skills, policies and procedures.

Youth clubs cater to young people in both primary and second level schools with junior clubs from 8 -12 yrs and senior clubs from 1st year to 18. Youth clubs receive support from the staff on an ongoing basis as well as club visits, regional events calendar and workshops.  Links and training from other areas such as youth information and drugs awareness can be organised through rural outreach.

If you are interested in setting up a youth club in your area

Phone: 062 52604 (Tipperary)

06262824 (Cashel)

Mobile: Breda 0872860992, Maura 0872860991

email: breda.mccarthy@trys.ie or maura.carey@trys.ie