Two Wexford representatives presented with National Garda Youth awards

Two Wexford representatives were honoured at the National Garda Youth Awards…

An Garda Síochána has held its annual National Garda Youth Awards which recognise exceptional young people aged 13-21 who have positively contributed to their community.

This year’s event took place at the Midlands Park Hotel, Portlaoise and acknowledged the remarkable contributions made in a number of Garda Divisions which included Clare/Tipperary, Cork, Dublin, Kerry, Kildare, Kilkenny/Carlow, Mayo/Roscommon/Longford, Laois/Offaly, Limerick, Westmeath and Wexford.

The Garda Commissioner, Drew Harria, presented each of the 24 awards.

An Garda Síochána held its annual National Garda Youth Awards which recognise exceptional young people aged 13-21 who have positively contributed to their community.

The two Wexford representatives that picked up awards were John Beary who won a Special Achievement Award, while Enniscorthy Youthreach picked up a Group Award.

Speaking at today’s ceremony, Assistant Commissioner for Road Safety and Community Engagement, Paula Hilman said:

“Our Garda National Youth Awards are about recognising the incredible work done by young people in communities all over Ireland for the sake of others.”

“They often don’t get enough credit for the variety of challenges they face in today’s society and particularly for how they responded to the difficulties they encounter, but they support one another and help their communities with great enthusiasm.”

“Each one of this year’s recipients demonstrate all that is wonderful about our young people, and as Gardaí we are so proud of their hard work. We hope the Garda National Youth Awards are a fitting acknowledgement of the positive and meaningful contribution that these young people are making to society.”