WHO
WE ARE

TEAM MEMBERS.

Colm Fanning- Safeguarding Officer

Hi I'm Colm Fanning Programme manager for Lagmore Youth Project. My role includes, supporting staff, strategic direction for the project, fundraising and helping with delivery of programmes. I got involved as I noticed a big demand for youth services in Lagmore and wanted to help meet the growing needs for the area. I have been supporting young people for over 22 years now across the Island of Ireland

Daire Owens- Deputy Safeguarding Officer

Hi all Im Daire Owens AKA High Tower, I’m Youth Support Worker in Lagmore youth project I’ve been involved with a number of projects over the past year including delivering sessions to the junior groups and engaging in the street through outreach. Im currently responsible for the Intermediate Programme, Health and Well Being, Young Mens Programme and Inters Youth Forum. An interesting fact about me would have to be my shoe size I wear a size 14 shoe and it is incredibly hard to find shoes.

Aarron McKay -Deputy Safeguarding Officer

Hi everyone Im Aarron and yes my name is spelt right! Im Youth Support Worker for Seniors and Inclusion.

I definitely have the best car out of all the staff!

Ronan Fitzpatrick- Deputy Safeguarding Officer

Best youth worker about lol! No honestly I'm Ronan I'm the Junior and Young Women's Project Youth Support Worker.

Love my car!!!

Finance and Admin Officer

Hi Im the finance and admin officer at Lagmore Youth Project and I've still to be hired.

My role is to ensure that all the paperwork is completed and returned to funders on time and keep on top of staff with paperwork.

My interesting fact is I love calculators

Jasmine Webb

Hi everyone I'm Jasmine Webb Assistant Youth Support worker at Lagmore Youth Project. I support the work of our Jnrs and Young Women.

Interesting fact about me is that I constantly pull handstands!

Vincent McCullagh

Hi everyone Im Vincent Im an Assistant Youth Support Worker here at Lagmore Youth project. I support the Young Mens, Health and Well Being, Inclusion and Outreach programmes at Lagmore and across Colin.

An interesting fact about me is that I'm fluent in the Irish Language so please come along if your an Irish speaker

Tanya Smyth

My name is Tanya Smyth I currently volunteer as a youth worker for Lagmore Youth Project.
I work with the intermediate groups which is an excellent age to see young people transition from primary to secondary education and to steer youth work towards a play-formal setting. It’s amazing to see the young people from Lagmore enjoying the centre and its fantastic to give back to the community.
I got Interested in Lagmore Youth Project as I felt this part of the Colin area lacked resources and with its ever growing population especially the youth in lagmore, investment needed to happen.

Leah Doyle

Mary Farrelly

I became a volunteer with Lagmore Youth Project after seeing all the wonderful work they do for the local community on social media.

Whilst I haven’t been involved in much so far, the team have welcomed me with open arms and I hope to be in a position to volunteer more over the next few months, starting with detached outreach work on weekend evenings which I’m very much looking forward to.

When I’m not busy working the 9-5 in data analytics, I love to spend time with my daughter, love to train (calisthenics, gymnastics and pole dancing) and every so often go jump in the sea to wake myself up a bit! As a single mother from a young age, and overcoming all the challenges that that brings, I have a genuine interest in improving the lives of others in whatever small ways I can, and in empowering them to do the same for themselves.

Mags McDonald

My name is Mags McDonald and I got involved with Lagmore Youth because I wanted to give something back to the to the Colin Community, the area where I grew up. I volunteer with the Seniors Program and find it very rewarding as our young people really are brilliant and a credit to their families.

Jacq O'Neill

Hello everyone Im Jacq and Mrs Motivator of this beautiful clan. By day and by night you'll find me whizzing up and down the road in my Ambulance as I'm a full time Paramedic but also here helping the young people of Lagmore and Mount Eagles in my spare time.

Fun fact about me I love romantic nights in and love to free cycle!

Shona Quigley

Hi I'm Shona, my main role is helping out where ever is needed (usually cooking or behind the scenes). I recently volunteered during summer schemes and breakfast club. The reason I volunteer is because many hands make light work and it's great fun.

Teagen Prenter

Hi everyone im Teagen I'm Assistant Youth Support worker primarily for young women but love outreach and pretty much all the programmes

Max

HEY! My name is Max and I am the Lagmore Youth mascot who loves the attention from all our members.

Ps. I love treats and belly rubs!

Sara Louise Hutton

Hi Im Sarahlouise and Im the Assistant youth support worker for Jnrs primarily. You will always spot me out and about as I drive the Lagmore Coloured Car!

SJ Baxter

Our coolest volunteer hailing all the way from Carrickfergus SJ has been with us committed from the start and is the lady in the know when it comes to training!