Club History

Welcome to the History Section,
Read on to find out how and when it all started!

St. Monica's Youth Centre was founded in 1967
to cater for the needs of the children of
Families moved to the area during the large
clear-out of tenement houses in Dublin City in the early
'60's.

It was founded by local people assisted by
Volunteers from the Society of St. Vincent De Paul.

It was located in a 200 year-old Vicarage which was
so badly damaged by fire in 1982 that the decision
was made to build new premises.

The activities of the centre were carried on in
temporary premises until the new building was
ready for occupation in 1988.

St. Monica's is recognised as one of the biggest
and most innovative Youth Clubs in Dublin and
caters for more than 200 children with a variety
of activities i.e: boxing, basketball, drama and dance,
we also have traditional activities such as:
table-tennis, pool, snooker, swimming,
kayaking, canoeing, bowls, football, day trips and holidays.

We have also had groups on exchange trips to
European Countries which return trips to our centre.

Designed by Mikey O'Brien 2002 mikeyo_brien@hotmail.com