About Us

ABOUT THE FOUNDATION

The aim of the Des Smyth Drogheda Youth Foundation (DSDYF) is to help young people in the Drogheda area, particularly those from disadvantaged and underprivileged backgrounds, develop self-confidence and improve self esteem through participation in sport and related recreational activities.

What do we do for disadvantaged kids?

  1. Arrange access to facilities where they can learn and develop.
  2. Provide quality coaching in a whole host of sporting activities.
  3. Give them encouragement, and plenty of it. Encouragement and motivation to believe in themselves, their talents and their potential. This is the most valuable thing that we can do for any child!


By giving disadvantaged kids opportunities through sport we believe kids can discover their passion, develop their self belief and achieve endless possibilities. You help us to make this vision a reality.

"The greatest gift you can give someone is not just to share your riches with them but to get them to see their own" – Disraeli

Directors:                        Anna Carlos, Oliver Lynn, Ray Moore
Committee:                     Anna Carlos, Oliver Lynn, Robbie McGrath, Ray Moore,
                                       Dave O’Neill, Pat Rooney, Vicki Smyth, Ollie Walsh
Correspondence:             Law Chambers, Fair St. Drogheda, Co. Louth.
Company No.                  425565
Charity No.                     16945

We receive no state funding. DSDYF is a registered charity and your donation is tax deductible. We are financed & supported locally and we sincerely appreciate the generosity shown. DSDYF exists because of your generosity. On behalf of the Committee & children we thank you from the bottom of our hearts.