Photos from our 30th Anniversary Events

Posted on 30 March, 2011 by admin

Here is a small selection of photographs from our 30th anniversary events. There are also hundreds of photographs uploaded to our Facebook page. We would like to take this opportunity to thank all of those who got involved in our events, helped in their organisation, and came along and offered their support.

Dean Scurry – one of the artists whose work featured in the ‘BYAP 30 Years’ art exhibition – pictured with his painting ‘Bloke’ at the launch of our 30th anniversary programme of events

BYAP staff members Mairead Kavanagh and Ann Marie Hughes pictured at the launch of the 30th anniversary programme of events, alongside artwork produced by BYAP clients

The artwork developed by BYAP clients – working with local artist John Duffy, axis Ballymun and facilitator Dean Scurry – as a result of the public art project organised as part of the 30th anniversary events

Participants in the public art project organised as part of our programme of 30th anniversary events

Local school-children warming up in advance of their performance for President Mary McAleese during her visit to BYAP’s premises

President McAleese arriving at BYAP’s premises. Gina Quinn and BYAP’s Chairperson, Joe Merry, accompany her indoors.

President McAleese helps to plant a rose-bush, which will grow in our courtyard to commemorate all those with links to BYAP who have died over the past 30 years

President McAleese is given a tour of the ‘BYAP 30 Years’ art exhibition by one of the exhibition curators, local artist John Duffy

President McAleese meets members of the local community at the opening event

President McAleese meets members of the local community at the opening event

Owen O’Grady presents President McAleese with a bouquet of flowers at the opening event

Artists Paddy Kavanagh and Fiona Ginnell, whose work was included in the ‘BYAP 30 Years’ exhibition, pictured at the exhibition opening event

Exhibition curators John Duffy and Guggi pictured at the opening event, along with John’s daughter, Erin

Local TDs John Lyons and Dessie Ellis pictured at the opening event

Exhibition curators John Duffy and Guggi pictured with ‘My Man Bob’ by Christy, a BYAP client, at the art exhibition opening event

Peter Cassells, conference Chair; John Lonergan, former Governor of Mountjoy; Sunniva Finlay, Manager of Ballyfermot STAR; and Joe Merry, Chairperson of BYAP, pictured in Dublin Castle for our conference on substance misuse

Fr. Peter McVerry speaking at our conference on substance misuse, which was held in Dublin Castle and took place as part of our 30th anniversary programme of events

Delegates at the conference

Conference speakers Joe Merry, Chairperson of BYAP; Fr. Peter McVerry; Professor Joe Barry; Dr. Mary Ellen McCann; and Chris Flood

Enjoying the community festival, held at the plaza in Ballymun as part of our 30th anniversary programme of events

Street Literature performing at our community festival

Local children enjoying the free face-painting and balloon art

Listening to the performances on the main stage

Our Director, Dermot King (on the right), being interviewed by NEAR FM at the event

The lead singer of The Unknown pictured during their performance at the community festival

Local singer-songwriter Garry O’Brien performing at the community festival

(Photographs by Marc O’Sullivan, www.marcosullivan.ie).

Great Turnout for Community Festival

Posted on 29 March, 2011 by admin

Local singer-songwriter Niall O’Shea performing at the event

There was a great turnout for our community festival at the plaza in Ballymun on Saturday, with approximately 500 people attending the event over the course of the afternoon. With free face-painting and entertainment from the clown Janey Mac on offer for younger members of the audience – and a fantastic line-up of performers on the main stage – the day was hugely enjoyable, with a great atmosphere throughout.

We would like to thank the local Gardaí, Dublin City Council, Ballymun Regeneration Ltd. and axis Ballymun for their cooperation and assistance in relation to this event. We would also like to thank all those who came along on the day and, in particular, all those who took part, performed and helped to make the day a success!

Stage Times for Community Festival Tomorrow

Posted on 25 March, 2011 by admin

The stage times for our community festival, taking place tomorrow at the plaza in Ballymun, have now been confirmed. Christy Dignam and Joe Jewell from Aslan will open the event at 12 noon. They will be followed on-stage by a whole host of performers, all of whom have strong links to Ballymun. With samba, rock, hip-hop, rap, R’n’B and lots more on offer, there should be something to please everyone! The event will be MCed by well-known local stand-up comedians, Dean Scurry and Eric Lalor. Free facepainting will also be on offer, as well as children’s entertainment, with a clown wandering around the venue to keep younger members of the audience amused.

To see the times at which all acts will perform, please click here.

PLEASE NOTE: This event is open to the public, free of charge. This is a family-focused event, and a strict ‘no alcohol’ policy will be enforced.

Great Response to the Issues Raised at our Conference

Posted on 25 March, 2011 by admin

We were delighted with the media coverage from our conference ‘Seen but Not Heard?’, which was held in Dublin Castle on Wednesday 23rd March.

The issues raised at the conference resulted in a constructive debate in the media about the effects of inter-generational drug use. In addition to this, there was a number of tweets using the conference hash tag #byapconf.

We have no doubt that the dialogue on the key issues will continue and hope it is undertaken in a constructive manner.

We’ve also received really positive feedback from people who attended the event, which we were delighted to get! Thanks so much to all those who came along and shared their views and, in particular, to the speakers and special guests.