This is an attempt, for the first time ever, to piece together the history of Youth Ministry in Ireland. It is a history of fragments, with no strategic plan. Things simply happened and sometimes surprised even those in leadership. It also failed. At times it was full of vibrancy and fun; today it has become a marginal ministry, left to the few.
This history is written out of concern that the mistakes of the past will not be repeated in the future. It comes from the testimonies and memories of those who were involved at various stages and serves also as tribute to those who pioneered the ministry to youth in Ireland.
Gerard Gallagher has worked with young people for over twnty years and since 1994 works with Catholic Youth Care, part of the archdiocese of Dublin.
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