Young people making a positive impact across Carlow were celebrated last night at the Garda Youth Awards.
The annual initiative promotes volunteerism and strong community ties, with leadership and teamwork highlighted at the event held at the Woodford Dolmen Hotel, sposored by Netwatch.
Carlow’s youth make up 18% of the county’s population.
KCLR News’ Martin Quilty spoke to Cupt. Anythony Farrell:
Inspector Conor Nolan is one of the organisers of the event, he also spoke to Martin Quilty:
St Leos College in Carlow won a Community Safety Award and they also spoke to KCLR news about their project:
Carlow Youth Training Centre picked up a group award – their spokesperson Lance O’Leary spoke to KCLR News:
There wasnt a dry eye in the house at the Carlow Garda Youth Awards last evening when it came to the Special Recognition Award. A posthumous accolade was awarded to 15 yeard old Ryan Kearney for his work fostering over 100 dogs with Cara Rescue Dogs. Ryan lost his battle with illness 10 months ago and his mam Sinead received the prize in his memory.
His mam Sinead and sister Laura spoke to KCLR News’ Martin Quilty:
Here is a full list of winners:
Special Achievement Award – Áine Malone
Special Recognition Award – Ryan Kearney
Individual Award – Katie Byrne
Special Recognition Award – Yelyzaveta Aralova and Kateryna Trehub
Group Award – Catering Group, Carlow Youth Training Centre
Community Safety Award – Heart2Home, St Leos College
