Limerick Youth Service is one of those places thats sits unnoticed but is a treasure trove hidden in Glenworth street limerick. I suppose the mistake people may make is assuming that this is just a kinda drop in centre for teenagers looking for direction. However it is much more, LYS offers a wide range of services to the youth of limerick from computor courses to providing a safe and supportive envrioment to the LGBT youth.
Out interst of course was in the bakery side of the service, here students a given a unique opportunity to learn bread making in all its shapes and forms along with pasrty and cake products. We were fortunate enough to visit at Christmas a period when the bakery was in full activity producing Christmas cakes, Mince pies by the hundreds and the general pasty products which are sold in the Bakery shop. LYS make the finesest of products in its bakery but sadly because of the nature of its purpose as a youth and training center it is unable to aadvertise its pastry and bread products relying instead on word of mouth.
With the building there is also a cafe which is open to the public but again sadly cannot be advertised. Here you can enjoy the same delicous dishes and products as a reguls cafe except and a much lower price. Everything from breakfast to lunch is served or for the less hungry salads and wraps are also available.
LYS is a gem in th eheart of limerick and has something to offer everyone so why not drop in for a coffee or sambo , you never know it could just lead to bigger and brighter things.
The Savoy hotel was less of a memorable experience not because it had less to offer but unfortunatley because of the time of year and christmas beeb the busiest in the hospality industry they were confined to time etc. We did however see th eimpressive bar , reminecent of a 1920 fine Londom hotel bar with long red velvet cutains and art deco furnishings.
The libary offers a more relaxed atmosphere with afternoon tean been served daytime and for those seeking a more quiter space in the evening this is your ideal spot.
While we did not get to view the rooms we were given access to the exclusive bar upsairs. This is reserved for the more upmarket client which allows the to sit and relax, read a paper or have a coffee.
While wed not get to experience much of the Savoy it was very evident that customer experiences were their number one priority and I look forward to returning at a more leisurely time.
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