Dublin City Council is using sport as an effective tool in engaging young people, at risk of drug misuse, into more structured and positive activities.
There are currently eleven Sports Development Officers (S.D.O's) and two Senior Sports Development Officers (S.S.D.O’s). Please see list below for contact details of S.D.O's and areas covered:
| Derek Ahern |
Ballyfermot |
01-6207109 |
| Mitch Whitty |
Dublin 12 Area |
01-2228591 |
| Eileen B Gleeson |
Ballymun |
01-2225721 |
| Sharon Kelly |
St.Catherine's Sports Centre |
01-2227543 |
| Bruce McDevitt |
Finglas |
01-2225496 |
| Niall McDonald |
Darndale/Kilmore |
01-8771625 |
| William Morris |
Kilmainham/Inchicore |
01-2225130 |
| Daniel Russell |
South East Area |
01-2223622 |
| Michelle Waters |
North Central |
01-8398311 |
| Marie Louise Reilly |
Cabra |
01-2227561 |
| John Sweeney |
Dublin 8 |
01-2227862 |
| Igor Khmil |
North Inner City |
01-8736505 |
| Aaron Callaghan |
S.S.D.O. |
01-2227853 |
| Ger Carty |
S.S.D.O. |
01-2227857 |
What do Sports Development Officers do?
- Organise sports programmes for youth at risk, involving them in the design and planning process.
- Work with National Governing Bodies of Sport, Youth Service Projects, Garda Special Projects, Outreach Youth Workers and Local Drugs Task Forces.
- Assist sports clubs and groups in applying for funding.
- Access training for coaches and volunteers.
- Work in partnership with schools, community groups and centres to increase access for young people to sports and recreational facilities.
These Sport Development Officers offer diverse and varied programmes including:
- Horse Riding
- Soccer
- Outdoor Pursuits
- Gaelic Football
- Rugby
- Snorkelling
- Skiing
- Archery
- Badminton
- Basketball
- Boxing
- Fishing
- Golf
- Martial Arts
- Pitch and Putt
- Rowing
- Tennis
- Swimming
- Volleyball