WATERFORD YOUTH ARTS COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

Waterford Youth Arts Company Limited By Guarantee is one of Ireland's largest and longest-established youth arts organisations, dedicated to nurturing the creativity of children and young people. Operating as a youth and community arts resource, the company provides a safe, professional and fun environment where participants can explore self-expression and personal development through a wide range of creative activities.

Each week more than 400 young people engage in workshops and programmes that span visual arts, performance, music and, most recently, creative writing. In partnership with Fighting Words, Waterford Youth Arts delivers the Fighting Words Waterford initiative to both primary and post-primary schools across the county, offering free creative-writing experiences that boost confidence and imagination. Registration for the January 2026 session opens on Friday 9 January, inviting a new cohort to join the vibrant artistic community.