THE community of Castlegregory came together for an inspiring afternoon of celebration and recognition at the Castlegregory Community Games Recognition and Awards Day held on Sunday.

The event was a huge success in celebrating the talent and achievements of local youth in various Community Games events.

This year’s celebration highlighted the talents showcased by under 16 participants across a range of disciplines including cross-country running, athletics, quiz, swimming, music, gymnastics, cycling on grass, pitch and putt, projects, art, tag rugby, futsal, chess, and handwriting.

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Among the stand out performers were two young athletes Evie and Ryan Fields who each earned five county medals and a national medal.

Maeve Wallace received a national silver medal as part of the Kerry Cross country team and the Castlegregory U13 girls swimming relay won a bronze medal representing Kerry (Evie Fields, Grainne Dowd, Charlie Blennerhasset, Aoibhin Long, Aine Mibach Ahern and Maeve Wallace).

A special mention goes to the u13 girls Futsal team who represented Kerry in the Munster final.

On hand on the day to present the awards were Eimear Dineen, current Kerry Rose and Ciara Butler Kerry County GAA player and both past Castlegregory Community games participants.

The event was a fun-filled occasion with a great sense of community shared by the inspiring local recipients and a chance for the community to come together and celebrate the young talents.

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