Mission Statement

To see all church communities in Dublin & Glendalough full of young people who are actively developing and growing in their faith in God. 

This work is focused on supporting parishes - the clergy, youth workers and young people - in encouraging and developing the faith of our young people as well as organising some events centrally.

What is DGYC?

DGYC is the Dublin and Glendalough Youth Council. The council consists of both Clergy and Youth workers and they meet every 6 - 8 weeks. Everyone on the council supports youth work in the United Dioceses. DGYC is part of The Church Of Ireland.

Rev Alan Breen (Rector, Kill O’The Grange & Chair of the Youth Council)

Rev Canon Lesley Robinson (Rector of Clontarf)

Emma Fawcett (Diocesan Youth Ministry Development Officer)

Rev Ruth Noble (Rector of Crumlin and Chapelizod)

Rev Jack Kinkead (Rector of Wicklow and Killiskey)

Rev Philip Heak (Rector of Howth)

Lynn Glanville (Diocesan Communication Officer, Wicklow)

Jonathan Byford (Youth Worker in Kill o’The Grange)

Stephen Byford (Youth Worker, Wicklow)

Brigid Barrett (CIYD Chairperson, Arklow)