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Merit Award winner Anna Landy, Tralee with mom Eva Chovanova Landy and teacher at Presentation Tralee Marion Cronin at the Lee Strand Kerry Garda Youth Achievement Awards at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
ONE 170 people from across the county attended the 26th celebration of the Lee Strand Kerry Garda Youth Achievement Awards 2023 in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel, on Friday night.
The evening commenced with dinner and was followed by a presentation of 25 awards, accompanied with an inspiring citation of each winner’s achievements.
Twenty Merit Awards, a Group Award, a Special Achievement Award, a Community Safety Award, Inspiring our Youth Award and the Overall Winner Award were presented on the night.
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The awards scheme which first commenced in 1998 are held for youths between the ages of 13 and 21 years and recognise the great contribution young people have made and continue to make to their communities in Kerry.
Overall Winner Ryan Griffin with Garda Liz Twomey, Angela, Gavin and Adrian Griffin, Garda Cathy Murphy and Garda Cecilia Scanlon at the Lee Strand Kerry Garda Youth Achievement Awards at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Sixteen-year-old Ryan Griffin from Waterville, who won silver at the Special Olympics World Games earlier this year, was announced as the Overall Winner of the Lee Strand Kerry Garda Youth Achievement Awards 2023.
The Lee Strand Kerry Garda Group Award was presented to The Upcyclers in Castleisland Community College.
In front; Merit Award Winner Erin O’Sullivan from Tralee with, at back; Inspector Tim O’Keeffe, Megan, Louise, Paul and Caroline O’Sullivan and Garda Cathy Murphy at the Lee Strand Kerry Garda Youth Achievement Awards at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
The Lee Strand Kerry Garda Youth Special Achievement Award was presented to Erin O’Sullivan in Tralee.
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The Lee Strand Kerry Garda Youth Achievement Community Safety Award was presented to Amber Dunne & Eoin Buckley (Banna Rescue). The Inspiring our Youth Award was presented to Elma Walsh.
Community Award winners Eoin Buckley and Amber Dunne with Guy Buxton and Amy Murphy of Banna Rescue at the Lee Strand Kerry Garda Youth Achievement Awards at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Twenty Lee Strand Kerry Garda Youth Achievement Merit Award Certificates were presented to individuals who have made a positive contribution to their community and make it a better place to live.
Inspiring Our Youth Award winner Elma Walsh with husband Fionnbar Walsh at the Lee Strand Kerry Garda Youth Achievement Awards at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
The recipients were Aaron Horgan, Ballyheigue; Aliza Gul, Killarney; Anna Landy, Tralee; Caitlin Faley, Listowel; Cillian Ginty, Tralee; Cliona Foley, Kenmare; Ethan Ward, Kielduff; Habitat Heroes, Meán Scoil Nua an Leith Triúigh, Castlegregory; Joey McCarthy, Killarney; John O’Connor, Killarney; Julia Beasley, Listowel; Laura Scanlon, Kilgarvan; Leila Halloran, Tralee; Nattagun Ryan, Killarney; Orla Ní Chinneide, Dingle; Pauraic Meaney, Abbeydorney; Roisín Dalby, Dingle; Rutendo Mukwata, Kenmare; Samuel Behal, Killarney and St Brendan’s Choir, Killarney.
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Chief Superintendent Padraic Powell stated “It is fundamental that the youth of this country are recognised for the crucial role they play in the future of our Society. An Garda Síochána is committed to ensuring this is reinforced via the Garda Youth Achievement Awards in collaboration with Lee Strand.
“It is essential that we recognise their excellent contribution to society in areas of sports, arts, culture & charity and also in the way they may selflessly and lovingly care for a relative or friend. These awards have a positive impact on our wider community in celebrating the achievements of such outstanding young people and I would like to extend our appreciation and thanks to Lee Strand for their continued sponsorship and support,” added Superintendent Powell.
Donal Pierse, Chairperson, Lee Strand commented; “Lee Strand is delighted to support the Kerry Garda Youth Achievement Awards since 1998. Over the past 26 years Lee Strand in association with An Garda Siochana have always been proactive in acknowledging and identifying the positive work by young people and voluntary groups to enhance community life in Kerry.
“The awards are a fantastic celebration of their outstanding achievements. We would like to congratulate all of this year’s winners and thank our customers for supporting Lee Strand. It is only with the continued support of our customers that enables Lee Strand to continue to sponsor great celebrations like the Kerry Garda Youth Achievement Awards.” Scroll down for photos…
The winners at the awards last night. Photo by Domnick Walsh
Garda members Mary Linnane, Cathy Murphy, Leanne Mc Carthy, Patricia Fitzpatrick, Cecelia Scanlon, Caroline Hennessy and Liz Twomey at the Lee Strand Kerry Garda Youth Achievement Awards at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Merit Award winner Aliza Gul (second left), Killarney, with Abdulsalam, Daniel Mustafa and Areej Gul at the Lee Strand Kerry Garda Youth Achievement Awards at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Merit Award winner Julia Beasley (third left), Listowel with Garda Cathy Murphy, Maeve Fitzgerald, Katie Barry, Seamus Beasley and Garda Cecilia Scanlon at the Lee Strand Kerry Garda Youth Achievement Awards at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Cillian Ginty (third from left), Tralee, with Garda Cathy Murphy, Damien, Laoise, Natasha and Feidhlim Ginty, Geraldine O’Meara and Garda Patricia Fitzpatrick at the Lee Strand Kerry Garda Youth Achievement Awards at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Patrick Harrington Stack, Castlegregory, with teacher at Meán Scoil Nua an Leith Triúigh Karen Blennerhassett, grandmother Anne Harrington and his mother Caroline Harrington at the Lee Strand Kerry Garda Youth Achievement Awards at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Merit Award winner Samuel Behal (centre), Killarney, with Dylan O’Connor and Tara Sparling of the Order of Malta at the Lee Strand Kerry Garda Youth Achievement Awards at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Merit Award winner Clíona Foley (right) with John Foley, Mary Foley and ‘Órna’ at the Lee Strand Kerry Garda Youth Achievement Awards at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Merit Award winner Pauraic Meaney from Ardfert with Jerry Meaney and Naomi Lawlor at the Lee Strand Kerry Garda Youth Achievement Awards at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Merit Award winner Laura Scanlon, Kilgarvan (third from right), with Mairead Healy, Ellen Healy, Mags Healy, Liam Scanlon, Eileen Scanlon and Mary Healy at the Lee Strand Kerry Garda Youth Achievement Awards at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Overall Winner, Ryan Griffin from Waterville with family Gavin, Adrienne and Angela Griffin at the Lee Strand Kerry Garda Youth Achievement Awards at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Garda Leanne McCarthy playing the bagpipes as guests arrived at the Lee Strand Kerry Garda Youth Achievement Awards at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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