Cobh Youth Services Open Charity Shop

Cobh Youth Services charity shop, Cobh-Restore, is situated on Cobh’s West Beach right next door to Centra. It sells 2nd hand clothes, accessories, collectables, books, toys and home décor.

Mayor of Cobh, Cllr. Sinead Sheppard joined some of the charity´s volunteers, staff and Board Members to mark this special occasion. Speaking at the event, Cllr. Sheppard praised Cobh Youth Services for their work in supporting the youth of Cobh since its inception some 20 years ago. She also wished the charity well with its new fundraising initiative.

Cobh Re-Store is situated on Cobh´s West Beach and sells a host of quality second hand items, from clothes and accessories to collectables, books, toys and home décor.

Cobh Mayor, Cllr. Sinead Sheppard and Cobh Youth Services Board Chairman, Cathal Rassmussen pictured at the opening of the charity’s very own 2nd hand store in Cobh. They thanked volunteers, donors and staff for their efforts in support of the youth of Cobh.

Cobh Youth Services Board Chairman, Cathal Rassmussen said, “We´re really excited about this new venture.  Thanks to the wonderful support we received from our volunteers and donors, we´re delighted to be opening our doors before Christmas. Approximately 120 young people benefit from our services at any given time and our hope is that income generated through Cobh Re-Store will help us to continue growing our services.”

Cobh Youth Services provide after-school services and activities for young people aged 7 – 25. Programmes on offer at their Youth Café `Chill on the Hill´ and Mount Crozier Sports centre include after school study facilities, arts and crafts, drama, music, dance, film making, summer camps  and sporting activities.

Left to right: Cobh Lord Mayor Cllr. Sinead Sheppard cutting the ribbon to mark the official opening of Cobh Youth Services very own charity store in Cobh. Pictured with Cllr. Sheppard are (back row): Colaiste Mhuire student Daniel Morey and Jan Grey; (front row)fellow pupils Aoife O’Hara and Alan Leonardi along with Sister Emmanuel who was one of the original founders of Cobh Youth Services some twenty years ago.

Operating hours are from 9 am to 5pm Monday to Friday and 9am to 1pm on Saturdays. Donations of second hand items for Cobh Re-Store are welcome. Contact Fionnghuala Smith on 086 040 3822 or e-mail fionnghuala.cys@gmail.com.

Cobh Youth Services Co-Ordinator Sinead Morgan is pictured here with Colaiste Mhuire pupils Alan Leonardi, Daniel Morey and Aoife O’Hara showcasing some paintings kindly donated by some of the youth who participate in art classes offered at ‘Chill on the Hill’.

Left to right: Colaiste Mhuire pupils, Daniel Morey, Aoife O’Hara and Alan Leonardi showcasing paintings kindly donated by some of the young people who participate in art classes offered at ‘Chill on the Hill’.