.Patrick Clifford receiving his Individual Award at the National Garda Youth Awards on Saturday. Photo: An Garda Síochána
A KERRY man has won a National Garda Youth Award, presented at a ceremony yesterday at the Midlands Park Hotel in Portlaoise.
There were 23 awards were handed out to celebrate the contributions of young people around the country, both individually and as part of groups at the awards.
Patrick Clifford from Milltown had already been chosen as the Overall winner of the Lee Strand Kerry Garda Youth Achievement Awards in September and won an Individual Award yesterday.
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Twenty-one year old Patrick and his brothers Jack (15) Andrew (8) and Conor (5), lost their mother Elaine to cancer in August 2021 and then their father Padraig to the same illness in January of this year.
Patrick became his siblings main carer since then and his extraordinary strength and resilience was acknowledged at the awards.
This year’s awards were presented by Deputy Commissioner, Anne Marie McMahon and Assistant Commissioner, Roads Policing and Community Engagement, Paula Hilman.
In 2019, the National Garda Youth Awards were established by Garda Commissioner, Drew Harris in recognition of the meaningful work of so many young people in communities all across Ireland.
.Launching the Lee Strand Kerry Garda Youth Achievement Awards were, front from left; Chief Executive of Lee Strand Gearóid Linnane, Sergeant Eileen O’Sullivan with 2021 award winners Tyler O’Sullivan Ethan Ward and Lisa Flynn. At back, Garda Cathy Murphy, Garda Grace Quirke, Sergeant Stephanie Hegarty, Garda Lisa Kelly. Photo by Dermot Crean
LEE Strand and Kerry Garda launched the 25th year of the Lee Strand Kerry Garda Youth Achievement Awards on Saturday in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel in Tralee.
The awards 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.
The awards will be presented at a celebratory dinner awards ceremony in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel, Tralee on Friday, September 30.
This year 20 Merit Awards will be presented to individuals who have made a positive contribution to their community and make it a better place to live.
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A Group Award will also be presented to groups of two or more people who have made an impact to their community. The Special Achievement Award will be presented to an individual who has overcome difficult circumstances, has defied all the odds and whose commitment deserves recognition.
A Community Safety Award will be presented to an individual who through crime prevention or a safety initiative/innovation has made their community a safer place to live. The Overall Winner of the Lee Strand/Kerry Garda Youth Achievement 2022 will also be presented.
2021 Lee Strand Kerry Garda Youth Achievement Awards winners Lisa Flynn, Tyler O’Sullivan and Ethan Ward launching this year’s awards at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel. Photo by Dermot Crean
Chief Superintendent Eileen Foster stated; “It is so important to recognise that the youth of this country are the future and they have something to say and that we within an Garda Síochána should be prepared to listen too. It is important to recognise their excellence in the area of sports, arts, culture, charity or caring for a relative or friend. The awards have a positive effect on our wider community and I would like to extend our appreciation and thanks to Lee Strand for their continued sponsorship and support over the past 25 years.”
Gearoid Linnane, CEO, Lee Strand stated “Lee Strand has a strong commitment to supporting initiatives within the local community and we are delighted to support the Kerry Garda Youth Achievement Awards for 25 years since its commencement in 1998.
The awards provide a great opportunity to celebrate and recognise the achievements of the young people of Kerry, who have made a positive impact within their local community.”
The closing date for receipt of nominations is Monday, September 12th, 2022. Nominations are available from any Garda Station in Kerry or are also available to download on www.leestrand.ie/garda-awards/
Any member of the public can nominate a young person whom they feel has made a contribution to their local area. Nominations are accepted from individuals, community and voluntary groups, schools and youth clubs/organisation.
The winners will be selected by a panel of judges who are community volunteers from around the county under the chairmanship of Chief Superintendent Eileen Foster, An Garda Síochána.
.Amy Roche from Tralee was named overall winner at the Lee Strand Kerry Garda Youth Achievement Awards. Photo: Domnick Walsh
THE annual Lee Strand & Kerry Garda Youth Achievement Awards took place live on Radio Kerry on Saturday night and a Tralee woman was announced as the overall winner.
Twenty-one-year-old Amy Roche from Tralee was nominated by Lisa Curran for all her amazing help with Lisa’s 10-year-old son Christopher who is autistic.
Merit award winners from Tralee included Conor Flaherty, Ethan Ward, Philip Tracey, CBS The Green; Mounthawk Transition Year Fashion Show Students; Aoise Healy, Presentation Secondary; Thomas White & Anna-Marie O’Donnell, Tralee Red Cross and Holly O’Brien, Mercy Secondary School Mounthawk.
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The event was hosted by Alan Finn and was a tremendous success with listeners tuning in from all over Kerry, across Ireland and abroad.
The awards show recognised the great contribution young people have made and continue to make to their communities in Kerry.
A total of 25 awards were presented with each nominator reading a citation for each of the award winners. The award show also included interviews, music and a host of celebrity guests also paid tribute to this year’s award winners.
The Special Achievement Award Winner was Emma Kerin, Scartaglen nominated by St Mary Basketball Castleisland.
Faye Greely & Molly Ní Shé from Pobalscoil Chorca Dhuibhne in Dingle were announced as the Group Award Winners.
Lifesavers CCC from Castleisland Community College were winners of the Community Safety Award.
The twenty one merit award winners were: Caoimhe Harte, Duagh; Lisa Flynn, Cordal; Ronan Foley, Killorglin; Maisie & Edie Hall, Castlegregory; Rebecca Kenny, Katie O’Connor, Michelle Hickey, Ellen Farndon, St Brigid’s Presentation Secondary Killarney; Emma Affonso, St Brigid’s Presentation Secondary Killarney; Adam Cronin, Killarney No Name Club; Natasha Myers, Killorglin Community College; Conor Flaherty, Ethan Ward, Philip Tracey, CBS The Green, Tralee; Ethan Slattery, Killarney Order of Malta; Mounthawk Transition Year Fashion Show Students, Mercy Secondary School Mounthawk, Tralee; Bradleigh Smith, Killorglin Community College; Alison O’Sullivan, Killarney No Name Club; Aoise Healy, Presentation Secondary, Tralee; Currow Community Clean-Up Transition Year Group, Presentation Secondary Castleisland; Troy Kennedy, St Michael’s College Listowel; Rachel Griffin, Killarney Community College, Thomas White & Anna-Marie O’Donnell, Tralee Red Cross; Hannah O’Sullivan, Colaiste na Sceilge, Caherciveen, Holly O’Brien, Mercy Secondary School Mounthawk, Tralee and Tyler O’Sullivan, Killorglin Community College.
THE Kerry Division of An Garda Síochána in association with Lee Strand Milk are calling for nominations for young people between the ages of 13 years and 21 years to recognise the great contribution young people have made and continue to make to their communities in Kerry during these challenging times.
The celebratory awards ceremony will not take place this year due to restrictions. However, everyone who is nominated will receive an official Lee Strand Kerry Garda Youth Achievement Award certificate.
Awards will be presented to individuals who have made a positive contribution to their community and make it a better place to live.
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A Group Award will also be presented to groups of two or more people who have made an impact to their community. The Special Achievement Award will be presented to an individual who has overcome difficult circumstances, has defied all the odds and whose commitment deserves recognition.
A Community Safety Award will be presented to an individual who through crime prevention or a safety initiative/innovation has made their community a safer place to live. The Overall Winner of the Lee Strand/Kerry Garda Youth Achievement Award 2020 will also be presented.
Chief Superintendent Eileen Foster stated; “This has been a difficult year for everybody but perhaps especially for our old and young people. It is also, perhaps a time that we give the best of ourselves and throughout this pandemic young people are giving back to their own communities through voluntary work, sport or educational achievements.
The Youth Achievement Awards, gives An Garda Síochána, an opportunity to engage with young people in a positive fashion and recognise these positive interactions, for the betterment of the community as a whole.
The Garda Youth Awards will take on a different format this year to comply with restrictions, but without the continuous support of Lee Strand, the highly respected Local Co-op in the community, it would not be possible to acknowledge these achievements.”
Gearoid Linnane, CEO, Lee Strand stated; “Lee Strand has a strong commitment to supporting initiatives within the local community and we are delighted to support the Kerry Garda Youth Achievement Awards since 1998. The awards provide a great opportunity to celebrate and recognise the achievements of the young people of Kerry. Things are different this year, but one thing that is the same are our fantastic youth, who continue to make a positive impact within their local community.”
The closing date for receipt of nominations is 12 noon on Friday, 26th of February 2021. Any member of the public can nominate a young person who they feel has contributed to their local community.
Nominations are accepted from individuals, community and voluntary groups, schools and youth clubs/organisation.
The winners will be selected by a panel of judges who are community volunteers from around the county under the chairmanship of Chief Superintendent Eileen Foster, An Garda Síochána.
Nomination forms are available to download on www.leestrand.ie or email tralee.community@garda.ie For further details contact Tralee Garda Station on 066 7102311.
Overall winner Sophie Daly Wilson, Caherciveen, with her grandmother Mary Daly and her aunt Anne Murphy and Padraig Murphy, at the Lee Strand Garda Youth Achievement Awards in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean
OVER 200 people from across the county attended the Lee Strand/Kerry Garda Youth Achievement Awards 2019 in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel in Tralee 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.
There were 20 Merit Awards, two Group Awards, a Special Achievement Award, a Community Safety Award and the Overall Winner Award presented on the night.
The awards scheme which first commenced in 1998 are held for youths between the ages of thirteen and twenty one years and recognise the great contribution young people have made and continue to make to their communities in Kerry.
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Sixteen year old Sophie Daly Wilson from Caherciveen was announced as the Overall Winner. She was described as a young lady with enormous enthusiasm and energy to devote to all things positive.
Sophie is a talented musician/song writer and has been involved in numerous events receiving awards for her accomplishments in music and song such as Scór, Irish Youth Music Awards and the Colaiste na Sceilge Award for Junior Music Student of the Year for the past two years.
Sophie is extremely proactive in her local community and is involved in the KDYS Social Action Group, KDYS Band Project, Wellness Ambassador in the KDYS, a Junior Leader in Cahersiveen KDYS Youth Club and is also a keen public speaker, representing her school in UCC.
Sophie loves her Nana and manages to find time to take her to bingo, mass, football matches and they play an odd game of cards together.
Community Safety Award winners Mike Carroll, Michael Kirby and Padraig Crean of CBS The Green at the Lee Strand Garda Youth Achievement Awards in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean
Two Lee Strand/Kerry Garda Youth Achievement Group Awards were presented on the night to The Fairtraders, Castleisland Community College and Be Dementia Aware, Killarney Community College.
The Lee Strand/Kerry Garda Youth Special Achievement Award was presented to Shauna Foley, Listowel. The Lee Strand/Kerry Garda Youth Achievement Community Safety Award was presented to Michael Carroll, Padraig Crean, Michael Kirby students of CBS The Green.
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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. The recipients were Iyanu Alousa, Duagh; Clodagh Begley, Tralee; Kacper Bogalecki, Killarney; Patrick Brosnan, Listowel; Daniel Cremin, Killarney; Saoirse Fitzgerald, Killorglin; Dylan Fitzgerald, Castlegrgory; Caoimhe Fitzgerald O’Dowd, Dingle; Danny Finch, Asdee; Sinead Gleeson, Killarney; Michael Horgan, Killarney; Serena Leahy Breen, Glenbeigh; Dáire McGovern, Ballymacelligott; Jack Nagle, Castlemaine; Shannon Oba Elumelu, Tralee; Clodagh O’Connor, Killarney; Kacper Podraza, Castleisland; Martin Quilligan, Tralee; Aishling Rochford, Kenmare and Harry White, Killarney.
Donal Pierse, Chairperson, Lee Strand commented “Over the past 22 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..”
Chief Superintendent Eileen Foster stated “In times where our young people are facing significant challenges, it is inspiring to see them giving back to their own communities through voluntary work, sport or educational achievements.” Scroll down for photos…
Teresa Oba Elumelu and Merit Award winner Shannon Oba at the Lee Strand Garda Youth Achievement Awards in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Merit Award winner Martin Quilligan (centre) with Tara Quilligan and Sharon Quilligan at the Lee Strand Garda Youth Achievement Awards in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday. Photo by Dermot CreanMerit Award winner Dáire McGovern (second from left) with Kevin McGovern, Juliette McGovern and Majella Forde of the Tralee Branch of the Irish Red Cross, at the Lee Strand Garda Youth Achievement Awards in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Merit Award winner Daniel Cremin (third from left) from Ballyhar with Joseph Looney, Donal Cremin, Eileen Cremin, Shannon Hanafin and Donal McCarthy of the Order of Malta at the Lee Strand Garda Youth Achievement Awards in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday. Photo by Dermot CreanMerit Award winner Harry White with Caleb Gleeson, whom he pulled from the water in Banna Strand last year after Caleb got into difficulty, with Sarah and Mark Gleeson and Kerry Garda Division Chief Superintendent Eileen Foster, at the Lee Strand Garda Youth Achievement Awards in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Merit Award winner Clodagh O’Connor (centre) from Killarney with Aaron and Tim O’Connor at the Lee Strand Garda Youth Achievement Awards in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday. Photo by Dermot CreanMerit Award winner Kacper Podraza (centre) from Castleisland with parents Mariusz and Barbara at the Lee Strand Garda Youth Achievement Awards in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Merit Award winner Danny Finch (third from left) from Beale, with Paul Finch, Kathy Sadlier (sponsor), Margaret Finch, Joe Finch, Daniella Suarez Finch and Joan O’Carroll at the Lee Strand Garda Youth Achievement Awards in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday. Photo by Dermot CreanMerit Award winner Serena Leahy Breen (second from right), Glenbeigh, with Sabine Brandi, Maria Steinborn, Noreen Leahy and William Leahy at the Lee Strand Garda Youth Achievement Awards in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean.Merit Award winner Pat Brosnan (second left) with Pat Brosnan, Anne and Mairead Brosnan at the Lee Strand Garda Youth Achievement Awards in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday. Photo by Dermot Crean
THE Lee Strand/Kerry Garda Youth Achievement Awards 2019 was officially launched on Friday last in Tralee Garda Station.
The awards are held for youths between the ages of thirteen and twenty one years and recognise the great contribution young people have made and continue to make to their communities in Kerry.
The awards will be presented at a celebratory awards ceremony in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel, Tralee on Friday, January 24, 2020.
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This year twenty Merit Awards will be presented to individuals who have made a positive contribution to their community and make it a better place to live.
A Group Award will also be presented to groups of two or more people who have made an impact to their community.
The Special Achievement Award will be presented to an individual who has overcome difficult circumstances, has defied all the odds and whose commitment deserves recognition.
A Community Safety Award will be presented to an individual who through crime prevention or a safety initiative/innovation has made their community a safer place to live. The Overall Winner of the Lee Strand/Kerry Garda Youth Achievement 2019 will also be presented.
Chief Superintendent Eileen Foster stated; “It is so important to recognise that the youth of this country are the future and they have something to say and that we within an Garda Síochána should be prepared to listen too. It is important to recognise their excellence in the area of sports, arts, culture, charity or caring for a relative or friend. The awards have a positive effect on our wider community and I would like to extend our appreciation and thanks to Lee Strand for their continued sponsorship and support over the past 22 years.”
John O’Sullivan, General Manager, Lee Strand stated; “Lee Strand has a strong commitment to supporting initiatives within the local community and we are delighted to support the Kerry Garda Youth Achievement Awards since 1998. The awards provide a great opportunity to celebrate and recognise the achievements of the young people of Kerry, who have made a positive impact within their local community.”
The closing date for receipt of nominations is Monday, December 9, 2019. Any member of the public can nominate a young person whom they feel has made a contribution to their local area. Nominations are accepted from individuals, community and voluntary groups, schools and youth clubs/organisation.
The winners will be selected by a panel of judges who are community volunteers from around the county under the chairmanship of Chief Superintendent Eileen Foster, An Garda Síochána.
Nominations are available from any Garda Station in Kerry; K.D.Y.S. Office in Tralee, Killarney and Listowel or by contacting Tralee Garda Station on 066 7102311. Nomination forms are also available to download on www.leestrand.ie
.Seamus McLoughlin, Grace McLoughlin, Cathal McLoughlin, Ciarán Sears, Helen McLoughlin, Tom Sears and Margaret Sears at the Lee Strand Garda Youth Awards at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
OVER 250 people from across the county attended the Lee Strand/Kerry Garda Youth Achievement Awards 2018 in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel in Tralee on Friday night.
The evening commenced with dinner and was followed by a presentation of 24 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 and the Overall Winner Award were presented on the night.
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Seventeen year old Ian O’Connell from Killarney was described as an outstanding individual, an inspiration to all and a true real life hero when he was announced as the Overall Winner of the Lee Strand Kerry Garda Youth Achievement Awards 2018.
When Ian was 16 years old, he became paralysed from the neck down after falling off his bike in the Killarney National Park.
The entire country was inspired by Ian O’Connell’s remarkable interview on the Late Late Show last May. His motto “If I can’t stand up, I will stand out” has made him a national hero for his positive attitude to life.
Ian was presented with a specially commissioned crystal trophy and the Overall Winner Certificate to mark his achievement.
The Lee Strand/Kerry Garda Youth Achievement Group Award was presented to the Sporting Chance Programme – National Learning Network. The Lee Strand/Kerry Garda Youth Special Achievement Award was presented to Ciarán Sears in Tralee.
The Lee Strand/Kerry Garda Youth Achievement Community Safety Award was presented Kevin Lenihan, Eamon Nolan and James McDonnell from Castleisland Community College.
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.
The recipients were Alannah Blennerhassett, Tralee; Oisín Bolt, Killorglin; Ian Coleman Horgan, Killorglin; Zara Daly, Kilcummin; Nathan Egan, Castleisland; Con Enright, Currow Village; Ava Fitzmaurice, Castleisland; Edmond Healy, Duagh; Ellen Hickey, Killarney; Alexandra Kelly, Tralee; Caoimhe Lynch, Beaufort; Ciarán MacGearailt, Baile ‘n Fheirtéaraigh; Cathal McLoughlin, Tralee; Ruth O’Connell, Tralee; Michaela O’Donoghue, Ballymacelligott; Jude Pierse, Ballyduff; Weronika Slomiany, Killarney; Melanie Smith, Blennerville; Rebecca Thompson, Caherciveen and Donald Walsh, Tralee.
Donal Pierse, Chairperson, Lee Strand commented; “Lee Strand is delighted to support the Kerry Garda Youth Achievement Awards since 1998. Over the past 21 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.”
Chief Superintendent Tom Myers stated “An Garda Síochána consider it essential to engage in a positive fashion with the young people in our communities. In doing so it is necessary to acknowledge positive achievements by those young people, whether these are in the fields of voluntary work in the community, sport, or education. It would not be possible to acknowledge this achievement and have an occasion whereby the families of nominees can join in the celebrations without the support from Lee Strand, the local Co-Op highly respected in the community.” Scroll down for photos…
Ann Walsh, Donald Walsh and Luke Walsh at the Lee Strand Garda Youth Awards at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean.Davin Godfrey, Supt Dan Keane, Damien Smith, Catherine Smith, Melanie Smith and Chief Supt Tom Myers at the Lee Strand Garda Youth Awards at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot CreanIan O’Connell with Michael Horgan, Breda Doona, Michael O’Connell, Nora O’Connell and John Doona at the Lee Strand Garda Youth Awards at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean.Jennifer Coffey NEWKD, Pat Pierse, Jude Pierse and Louise Lyons NEWKD at the Lee Strand Garda Youth Awards at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot CreanAisling O’Brien, Michaela O’Donoghue and Danielle O’Donoghue at the Lee Strand Garda Youth Awards at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean.Caoimhe Lynch and Siobhan Lynch at the Lee Strand Garda Youth Awards at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot CreanGearoid O’Neill, Leanne Savage, Davin Godfrey, Melanie Smith and Hugo Wells at the Lee Strand Garda Youth Awards at Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean.
.At the launch of the Lee Strand Garda Youth Achievement Awards were, front from left; Garda Eileen O’Sullivan Tralee Garda Station , Chief Supt Tom Myers, Dale O’Carroll ( Dale was the 2017 overall winner ) , John O’Sullivan Manager Lee Strand and Garda Leann Haussmann. Back from left; Garda Mary Gardiner Tralee Garda Station , Garda Michael Courtney , Garda Cathy Murphy, Saoirse Casey 2017 Garda Youth Achievement Award winner , Garda Aidan O’Mahony, Miriam Hanlon 2017 Garda Youth Achievement Award winner , Dan Keane Tralee Garda Station , Donal Ashe Tralee Garda Station , Garda Michael Fleming, Garda Celia Scanlon and Garda Tim O’Connell. Photo By Domnick Walsh
The Lee Strand/Kerry Garda Youth Achievement Awards 2018 was officially launched last Friday.
The awards 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.
The awards will be presented at a celebratory awards ceremony in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel, Tralee on Friday, January 25.
This year 20 Merit Awards will be presented to individuals who have made a positive contribution to their community and make it a better place to live.
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A Group Award will also be presented to groups of two or more people who have made an impact to their community. The Special Achievement Award will be presented to an individual who has overcome difficult circumstances, has defied all the odds and whose commitment deserves recognition.
A Community Safety Award will be presented to an individual who through crime prevention or a safety initiative/innovation has made their community a safer place to live.
The Overall Winner of the Lee Strand/Kerry Garda Youth Achievement 2018 will also be presented.
Speaking at the launch Chief Superintendent Tom Myers stated; “An Garda Síochána are delighted to be associated with the Lee Strand Kerry Garda Youth Achievement Awards. We often underestimate the worth of our youth who are both innovative and important to our future. It is important to recognise their excellence in the area of sports, arts, culture, charities or caring for a relative or friend. The awards have a positive effect on our wider community and I would like to extend our appreciation and thanks to Lee Strand for their continued sponsorship and support over the past 21 years.”
John O’Sullivan, General Manager, Lee Strand stated; “Lee Strand has a strong commitment to supporting initiatives within the local community and we are delighted to support the Kerry Garda Youth Achievement Awards since 1998. The awards provide a great opportunity to celebrate and recognise the achievements of the young people of Kerry, who have made a positive impact within their local community.”
The closing date for receipt of nominations is Friday, December 7th, 2018. Any member of the public can nominate a young person whom they feel has made a contribution to their local area.
Nominations are accepted from individuals, community and voluntary groups, schools and youth clubs/organisation.
The winners will be selected by a panel of judges who are community volunteers from around the county under the chairmanship of Chief Superintendent Tom Myers, An Garda Síochána.
Nominations are available from any Garda Station in Kerry; K.D.Y.S. Office in Tralee, Killarney and Listowel or by contacting Tralee Garda Station on 066 7102311. Nomination forms are also available to download on www.leestrand.ie
.Distinction Award winner Ciara Lynch (third left), Caherleaheen, and Merit Award winner Leanne Savage (fourth left), Tralee, with Anthony Lynch, Margaret Lynch, Antoinette Savage and Gerard Savage at the Lee Strand Garda Youth Achievement Awards at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
OVER 250 people from across the county attended the 20th year celebration of the Lee Strand/Kerry Garda Youth Achievement Awards 2017 in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel in Tralee on Friday.
The evening commenced with dinner and was followed by a presentation of 27 awards, accompanied with an inspiring citation of each winner’s achievements. There were 22 Merit Awards, four Distinction Awards and the Overall Winner Award presented on the night.
Nineteen year old Dale O’Carroll from Greenville in Listowel was described as inspirational when he was announced as the Overall Winner of the Lee Strand Kerry Garda Youth Achievement Awards 2017.
Overall winner Dale O’Carroll, Listowel, with mom and dad Paul and Claudette O’Carroll and from left; Noelle Lanigan, Marian Dee, Assistant Commissioner Southern Region, Ann Marie McMahon, Chief Supt Tom Myers, Supt Jim O’Connor, Myra O’Carroll, Noreen Mulvihill, Supt Dan Keane, Gerard and Paddy Mulvihill at the Lee Strand Garda Youth Achievement Awards at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Dale was presented with a specially commissioned crystal trophy and the Overall Winner Certificate to mark his achievement.
Dale who plays basketball with Special Olympics in Tralee offers great encouragement with their younger participants.
Dale who works in SuperValu in Listowel regularly volunteers in Listowel Garden Centre and in the summer he volunteered at Deenagh Lodge Coffee shop in Killarney.
He was also recognised for his dedication to his Nan who is 85 years old and lives in Ballybunion. Dale loves spending time with his Nan and visits her every day to help with chores and sing songs together.
He is always smiling, he lights up the room with joy and has a positive attitude whenever he goes.
The four Distinction Award Winners were: Saoirse Casey, Crag, Castleisland; Miriam Hanlon, Asdee Village, Listowel; Ciara Lynch, Caherleaheen, Tralee and Abbi O’Mahoney, Ballydribeen, Killarney.
Merit Award winner Hugo Wells, Tralee, with Emma Molloy, Trisha Nolan and Linda Murphy at the Lee Strand Garda Youth Achievement Awards at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
The four distinction winners each received a Children of Lir bronze trophy and a Distinction Award Certificate to mark their achievement in this year’s awards.
Twenty two Merit Award Certificates were also presented to: Kelly Ahern, Firies; Darragh Boyd, Tralee; Adam Butler, Abbeydorney; Rachel Dunne, Tralee; Amy Flynn, Killarney; Davin Godfrey, Listowel; Maisie Hall, Castlegregory; Padraig Hunt, Lixnaw; DJ Kelleher, Kilgarvan; Mary Ellen McCarthy, Kilgarvan; Aoife Mahony, Listowel; Michael Murphy, Listowel; David Murrell Musgrave, Killarney; Clodagh Ní Shiúrdáin, Daingean Uí Chúis; Niall O’Brien, Beaufort, Killarney; Siobhan O’Byrne, Killorglin; Máirtín Ó’Cathasaigh, Lios Póil; Conor Horgan, Ardfert; Mary O’Sullivan, Killarney; Leanne Savage, Tralee; Hugo Wells, Tralee and Tara Whittington, Caherciveen.
Donal Pierse, Chairperson, Lee Strand commented; “Lee Strand is delighted to support the Kerry Garda Youth Achievement Awards since 1998. Over the past 20 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.”
Chief Superintendent Tom Myers stated “An Garda Síochána consider it essential to engage in a positive fashion with the young people in our communities. In doing so it is necessary to acknowledge positive achievements by those young people, whether these are in the fields of voluntary work in the community, sport, or education. It would not be possible to acknowledge this achievement and have an occasion whereby the families of nominees can join in the celebrations without the support from Lee Strand, the local Co-Op highly respected in the community.” Scroll down for photos…
Merit Award winner Tara Whittington (second right), Cahersiveen, with John, Daniel and Breeda Whittington at the Lee Strand Garda Youth Achievement Awards at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean.Merit Award winner Rachel Dunne (centre), Tralee, with Thomas O’Sullivan and Kathleen Dunne at the Lee Strand Garda Youth Achievement Awards at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot CreanDistinction Award winner, Abbi O’Mahony (centre), Killarney, with Philip McCarthy, Noeleen O’Mahony, Ronan Galvin and Catherine O’Mahony at the Lee Strand Garda Youth Achievement Awards at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean.Merit Award winner, Davin Godfrey (centre), Listowel, with Patrick, Mary and Helen Godfrey and David Nagle at the Lee Strand Garda Youth Achievement Awards at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot CreanMerit Award winner Siobhan O’Byrne, KIllorglin, with Philip O’Byrne at the Lee Strand Garda Youth Achievement Awards at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean.Distinction Award winner Saoirse Casey (third left), Castleisland, with Roisin, Orla and Lorna Casey, Kieran Enright and Con Casey at the Lee Strand Garda Youth Achievement Awards at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot CreanMerit Award winner Darragh Boyd, Tralee, with Ger, Ava and Roz Boyd at the Lee Strand Garda Youth Achievement Awards at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot CreanMerit Award winners Máirtín Ó’Cathasaigh, Lios Póil and Clodagh Ní Shiúrdáin, Daingean Uí Chúis at the Lee Strand Garda Youth Achievement Awards at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean.
Merit Award winner Adam Butler, Abbeydorney, with Pat Butler and Sarah Hayes at the Lee Strand Garda Youth Achievement Awards at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot CreanMerit Award winner David Murrell Musgrave, Killarney, with David Musgrave and Mereassa Murrell Musgraveat the Lee Strand Garda Youth Achievement Awards at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot CreanGarda Cathy Murphy, Assistant Commissioner Ann Marie McMahon, Southern Region, Garda Liz Twomey, Juvenile Liaison Officer, Chief Superintendent Tom Myers and Garda Patricia Fitzpatrick at the Lee Strand Garda Youth Achievement Awards at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean.Merit Award winner Niall O’Brien, Beaufort, with Edel O’Brien and Fiona Furlong at the Lee Strand Garda Youth Achievement Awards at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot CreanMerit Award winners Padraig Hunt, Lixnaw and Mikey Murphy, Listowel, with Daniel, Nora, Sean and James Hunt, Mike and Josephine Murphy at the Lee Strand Garda Youth Achievement Awards at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot CreanMerit Award winner Kelly Ahern, Firies, with David and Majella Ahern at the Lee Strand Garda Youth Achievement Awards at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
NOMINATIONS are being sought for the Lee Strand/Kerry Garda Youth Achievement Awards 2017 which was officially launched this week in Lee Strand.
This year the awards will be presented at a 20 Year Celebration Ceremony in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel, Tralee on Friday, January 26, 2017.
Since 1998 the awards have provided a great opportunity to celebrate and recognise the achievements of the young people of Kerry, between the ages of 14 years and 19 years, who have made a positive impact within their local community
Awards will be presented for the Overall Winner, Certificates of Distinction, Certificates of Merit and the Voluntary Group Award.
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Speaking at the launch Chief Superintendent Tom Myers stated; “An Garda Síochána are delighted to be associated with the Lee Strand Kerry Garda Youth Achievement Awards. We often underestimate the worth of our youth who are both innovative and important to our future. It is important to recognise their excellence in the area of sports, arts, culture, charities or caring for a relative or friend. The awards have a positive effect on our wider community and I would like to extend our appreciation and thanks to Lee Strand for their continued sponsorship and support over the past 20 years.”
John O’Sullivan, General Manager, Lee Strand stated “Lee Strand has a strong commitment to supporting initiatives within the local community and we are delighted to support the Kerry Garda Youth Achievement Awards for 20 years.”
The closing date for receipt of nominations is Friday, December 8th, 2017. Any member of the public can nominate a young person whom they feel has made a contribution to their local area.
Nominations are accepted from individuals, community and voluntary groups, schools and youth clubs/organisation.
The winners will be selected by a panel of judges who are community volunteers from around the county under the chairmanship of Chief Superintendent Tom Myers, An Garda Síochána.
Nominations are available from any Garda Station in Kerry; K.D.Y.S. Office in Tralee, Killarney and Listowel or by contacting Tralee Garda Station on 066 7102311. Nomination forms are also available to download on www.leestrand.ie
.Attending the Lee Strand Garda Youth Achievement Awards were Michaela Buckley, Callum O’Neill, Jack O’Neill, Eimear O’Neill and Emily O’Neill. Photo by Lisa O’Mahony.
OVER 200 people from across the county attended the Lee Strand/Kerry Garda Youth Achievement Awards 2016 in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel in Tralee on Friday.
The celebration commenced with dinner and was followed by a presentation of 27 awards, accompanied with an inspiring citation of each winner’s achievements.
Twenty Merit Awards, five Distinction Awards, the Voluntary Group Award and the Overall Winner Award were presented on the night.
Chief Superintendent Tom Myers commended 15 year old Timmy Dillon from Kilflynn who was announced as the Overall Winner of the Lee Strand Kerry Garda Youth Achievement Awards 2016.
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Timmy was presented with a specially commissioned crystal trophy and the Overall Winner Certificate to mark his achievement.
Timmy, a third year student at St Michael’s College in Listowel was described at the awards as an inspiration and a shining example to the young people both in school and in his community.
Attending the Lee Strand Garda Youth Achievement Awards were Donal O’Sullivan, Noreen O’Sullivan and Sinead O’Sullivan. Photo by Lisa O’Mahony.
Timmy has been involved in many fundraising initiatives in school for charities and also for his local GAA Club St Senans.
Timmy plays an important role with his local youth club and also helps out with the local coursing club. Timmy was praised for being a genuine, dependable, modest, hardworking young man who gives up his time to support the less fortunate in his community and also helping out his neighbours.
The five Distinction Award Winners were: Michaela Buckley O’Riordan, Muckross, Killarney; Megan Duggan, Headford, Killarney; Diarmuid Lynch, Kielduff, Tralee; Alison Jones, Farmers Bridge, Tralee and Shay Walsh, Scartaglen, Killarney.
The five distinction winners each received a Children of Lir bronze trophy and a Distinction Award Certificate to mark their achievement in this year’s awards.
Attending the Lee Strand Garda Youth Achievement Awards were Tony Hanlon, Miriam Hanlon, Anthony Hanlon and Mairead Hanlon. Photo by Lisa O’Mahony.
The Voluntary Group Achievement Award 2016 was presented to Kerry Comhairle na nÓg.
The youth council comprises of over 60 members and provides young people with the opportunity to be involved in the development of local services and policies.
Kerry Comhairle na nÓg meet monthly in Tralee and Killarney to discuss topics such as mental health, education, substance misuse and bullying.
Twenty Merit Award Certificates were also presented to: Unity Ankomah, Tralee; Kevin Ashe, Ardfert; Orla Coffey, Caherciveen; Niamh Cullen, Lisselton; Jack Curran, Castleisland; Laura Daly, Faha, Killarney; Mark Doona, Beaufort, Killarney; Anthony Hanlon, Asdee Village, Listowel; Michael Leane, Ballyheigue; Cáelán McCarthy, Caherciveen; Joanne McCarthy, Kenmare; Emma Ní Chonchúir, Daingean Uí Chúis; Basit Oyebanji, Tralee; Denis O’Leary, Ballycasheen, Killarney; Sinéad O’Sullivan, Caherciveen; Pádraic Randles, Kilgarvan; Sinead Ryan, Tralee; Mervyn Shalema, Tralee; Barry Sugrue, Tralee and Katejan Wojciak, Listowel.
Donal Pierse, Chairperson, Lee Strand commented; “Lee Strand is delighted to support the Kerry Garda Youth Achievement Awards since 1998. 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.”
Attending the Lee Strand Garda Youth Achievement Awards were Niamh Cullen and Orla Cullen. Photo by Lisa O’Mahony.
Chief Superintendent Tom Myers stated; “An Garda Síochána consider it essential to engage in a positive fashion with the young people in our communities. In doing so it is necessary to acknowledge positive achievements by those young people, whether these are in the fields of voluntary work in the community, sport, or education. It would not be possible to acknowledge this achievement and have an occasion whereby the families of nominees can join in the celebrations without the support from Lee Strand, the local Co-Op highly respected in the community.”
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Attending the Lee Strand Garda Youth Achievement Awards were Cathriona Ashe, Kevin Ashe, Emma Molloy, Noreen Ashe and Michael Ashe. Photo by Lisa O’Mahony..Attending the Lee Strand Garda Youth Achievement Awards were Esther O’Sullivan and John O’Sullivan of Lee Strand. Photo by Lisa O’MahonyAttending the Lee Strand Garda Youth Achievement Awards were Denis Sugrue, Barry Sugrue and Helen Sugrue. Photo by Lisa O’Mahony..Attending the Lee Strand Garda Youth Achievement Awards were Mervyn Shalemba, Ellian Dogon and Treasa Elumelu. Photo by Lisa O’MahonyAttending the Lee Strand Garda Youth Achievement Awards were Frank McLoughlin, Phyliss McLoughlin, Michelle Lynch, Anne Lynch and Eddie Lynch. Photo by Lisa O’Mahony.Attending the Lee Strand Garda Youth Achievement Awards were Amy O’Leary, Geraldine O’Leary, Denis O’Leary, Niamh O’Leary and Denis O’Leary. Photo by Lisa O’Mahony..Attending the Lee Strand Garda Youth Achievement Awards were Catherine O’Connor, Garda Mike Courtney, Joe Daly, Laura Daly and Treasa Daly. Photo by Lisa O’Mahony.Attending the Lee Strand Garda Youth Achievement Awards were Heather Jones, Howard Jones, Alison Jones, Anne Jones, Anne-Marie Jones. Photo by Lisa O’Mahony..Attending the Lee Strand Garda Youth Achievement Awards were Helen Coffey and Orla Coffey. Photo by Lisa O’Mahony.Attending the Lee Strand Garda Youth Achievement Awards were Joanne McCarthy, Sharon McCarthy and Denis McCarthy. Photo by Lisa O’Mahony..Attending the Lee Strand Garda Youth Achievement Awards were Padraig Feirtéir, Elaine O’Connor, Laura O’Connor, Emma O’Connor and John O’Connor. Photo by Lisa O’Mahony.Attending the Lee Strand Garda Youth Achievement Awards were Mary Ashe and Donal Ashe. Photo by Lisa O’Mahony.
Lee Strand/Kerry Garda Youth Achievement Award Winners 2016
Overall Winner 2016
Timmy Dillon, Kilflynn
Distinction Award Winners 2016
Michaela Buckley O’Riordan, Muckross, Killarney
Megan Duggan, Headford, Killarney
Diarmuid Lynch, Kielduff, Tralee
Alison Jones, Farmers Bridge, Tralee
Shay Walsh, Scartaglen, Killarney
Merit Award Winners 2016
Unity Ankomah, Tralee
Kevin Ashe, Ardfert
Orla Coffey, Caherciveen
Niamh Cullen, Lisselton
Jack Curran, Castleisland
Laura Daly, Faha, Killarney
Mark Doona, Beaufort, Killarney
Anthony Hanlon, Asdee Village, Listowel
Michael Leane, Ballyheigue
Cáelán McCarthy, Caherciveen
Joanne McCarthy, Kenmare
Emma Ní Chonchúir, Baile na Baoile, Daingean Uí Chúis
THE official launch of the Lee Strand/Kerry Garda Youth Achievement Awards 2016 was held this week at Lee Strand, to look for young people whose achievements deserve to be acknowledged.
Since 1998 the awards have rewarded the achievements of young people from Kerry between the ages of 14 years and 19 years.
The winners will be announced at a celebratory function in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel, Tralee on Friday, January 27, 2016. Awards will be presented for the Overall Winner, Certificates of Distinction, Certificates of Merit, a Voluntary Group Award and the Hall of Fame Award.
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Speaking at the launch Chief Superintendent Con Cadogan stated; “An Garda Síochána are delighted to be associated with the Lee Strand Kerry Garda Youth Achievement Awards. We often underestimate the worth of our youth who are both innovative and important to our future. It is important to recognise their excellence in the area of sports, arts, culture, charities or caring for a relative or friend.
“The awards have a positive effect on our wider community and I would like to extend our appreciation and thanks to Lee Strand for their continued sponsorship and support over the years. A special thank you also the media for publically recognising and promoting the awards on our behalf,” he said.
John O’Sullivan, General Manager, Lee Strand stated; “Lee Strand has a strong commitment to supporting initiatives within the local community and we are delighted once again to support the Kerry Garda Youth Achievement Awards. The awards provide a great opportunity to celebrate and recognise the achievements of the young people of Kerry, who have made a positive impact within their local community.
“This year we are also calling for nominations for the Hall of Fame Award. This award will recognise the community service of individuals of all ages who have made a positive impact working with Kerry’s youth over the years,” he added.
The closing date for receipt of nominations is Monday, December 5, 2016. Any member of the public can nominate a young person whom they feel has made a contribution to their local area.
Nominations are accepted from individuals, community and voluntary groups, schools and youth clubs/organisation.
The winners will be selected by a panel of five judges who are community volunteers from around the county under the chairmanship of Chief Superintendent Con Cadogan, An Garda Síochána.
Nominations are available from any Garda Station in Kerry; K.D.Y.S. Office in Tralee, Killarney and Listowel or by contacting Tralee Garda Station on 066 7102311. Nomination forms are also available to download on www.leestrand.ie
.At the Lee Strand/Kerry Garda Youth Achievement Awards 2016 were, from left. Dylan, Denise, Darren, Michael and Devin Burns. Photo by Gavin O’Connor
OVER 270 people from across the county attended the Lee Strand/Kerry Garda Youth Achievement Awards 2015 in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel in Tralee on Friday (photos below).
The celebration commenced with dinner and was followed by a presentation of 32 awards, accompanied with an inspiring citation of each winner’s achievements. Twenty six Merit Awards, four Distinction Awards, the Voluntary Group Award and the Overall Winner Award were presented on the night.
Tralee winners included Darren Burns, Ross Sugrue, Leanne Hannafin, Jebin John, Eabha Mc Carthy, Alan Mc Loughlin, Ryan O’Donnell and Robbie O’Sullivan.
Assistant Commissioner John O’Mahoney commended 18 year old Brendan Coppinger from Muckross in Killarney who was announced as the Overall Winner of the Lee Strand Kerry Garda Youth Achievement Awards 2015.
Brendan was presented with a specially commissioned crystal trophy and the Overall Winner Certificate to mark his achievement. Brendan, a 5th year student at St Brendan’s College in Killarney completed many tasks as part of his transition year, including the ECDL Programme, the log-on-learn programme and also received a Bronze Gaisce.
Brendan also volunteered to train Killarney Celtic U11s. At a training session Brendan along with Coach Eugene Cosgrave saved the life of his fellow Transition Year Student Tom Geaney who had gone into cardiac arrest.
As a result of this incident a new local project in Killarney has been set up called Operation Resuscitation.
The plan will offer specialist life-saving training to schools, sports clubs and individuals and aims to train hundreds of people in the locality, thereby increasing survival rates by up to 26%.
Brendan’s courage has been recognised locally and nationally and he has appeared on Morning Ireland and The Afternoon Show on RTE 1 with Dáithí Ó Sé and Maura Derrane.
The four Distinction Award Winners were: Darren Burns, Tralee; Clodagh Curran, Valentia; Sarah Finnan, Glenflesk and Ross Sugrue, Tralee. The four distinction winners each received a Children of Lir bronze trophy and a Distinction Award Certificate to mark their achievement in this year’s awards.
The Voluntary Group Achievement Award 2015 was presented to the Tralee Branch of the Irish Red Cross.
Twenty six Merit Award Certificates were also presented to: Mutaz Almusawi, Killarney; Owen Barry, Killarney; Roisin Casey, Castleisland; Chelsea Coffey, Killarney; Faolán Dáibhís, Ballyferriter; Paddy Flynn, Cordal; Abigail Graham, Fossa; Leanne Hannafin, Tralee; Jebin John, Tralee; Finbar Lehane, Kenmare; Eabha Mc Carthy, Tralee; Alan Mc Loughlin, Tralee; Michael Mc Nabb, Killarney; Diarmuid Mullane, Kilcummin; Bobbi Nic Eoin, Dingle; Tara Nic Gearailt, Ballyferriter; Niamh Ní Laoithe, Ballyferriter; Holly O’Donnell, Clahane; Ryan O’Donnell, Tralee; Casey O’Donoghue, Cahersiveen; Katie O’Neill, Kilcummin; Robbie O’Sullivan, Tralee; Sean O’Sullivan, Kilgarvin; Sinead Roche, Killorglin; Leona Stack, Abbeydorney and Shaun Valentin, Duagh.
Donal Pierse, Chairperson, Lee Strand commented; “Lee Strand is delighted to support the Kerry Garda Youth Achievement Awards since 1998. 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.”
Overall Winner 2015
Brendan Coppinger, Killarney
Distinction Award Winners 2015
Darren Burns, Tralee
Clodagh Curran, Valentia
Sarah Finnan, Glenflesk
Ross Sugrue, Tralee
Merit Award Winners 2015
Mutaz Almusawi, Killarney
Owen Barry, Killarney
Roisin Casey, Castleisland
Chelsea Coffey, Killarney
Faolán Dáibhís, Ballyferriter
Paddy Flynn, Cordal
Abigail Graham, Fossa
Leanne Hannafin, Tralee
Jebin John, Tralee
Finbar Lehane, Kenmare
Eabha Mc Carthy, Tralee
Alan Mc Loughlin, Tralee
Michael Mc Nabb, Killarney
Diarmuid Mullane, Kilcummin
Bobbi Nic Eoin, Dingle
Tara Nic Gearailt, Ballyferriter
Niamh Ní Laoithe, Ballyferriter
Holly O’Donnell, Clahane
Ryan O’Donnell, Tralee
Casey O’Donoghue, Cahersiveen
Katie O’Neill, Kilcummin
Robbie O’Sullivan, Tralee
Sean O’Sullivan, Kilgarvin
Sinead Roche, Killorglin
Leona Stack, Abbeydorney
Shaun Valentin, Duagh
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.At the Lee Strand/Kerry Garda Youth Achievement Awards 2016 were, from left. Tara Fitzgerald, Bobbi Nic Eoin, Faolan Davis and Niamh Ni Laoithe. Photo by Gavin O’Connor..At the Lee Strand/Kerry Garda Youth Achievement Awards 2016 were, from left. Rose McNabb, Michael McNabb and Tony McNabb. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.At the Lee Strand/Kerry Garda Youth Achievement Awards 2016 were, from left. Finbarr Lehane, Anne Piggott and Sean O’Sullivan. Photo by Gavin O’ConnorAt the Lee Strand/Kerry Garda Youth Achievement Awards 2016 were, from left. Clodagh Lehane, Aidan Lehane, Finbar Lehane, Joyce Smith and Susan Smith. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.At the Lee Strand/Kerry Garda Youth Achievement Awards 2016 were, from left. Der O’Sullivan, Siobhan O’Sullivan and Sean O’Sullivan. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.At the Lee Strand/Kerry Garda Youth Achievement Awards 2016 were, from left. Karen Curran, Clodagh Curran, Caoimhe Curran and Sarah Curran. Photo by Gavin O’ConnorAt the Lee Strand/Kerry Garda Youth Achievement Awards 2016 were, from left. Sarah John, Jemi John, Jebin John, John Cherian and Breda Murphy. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.At the Lee Strand/Kerry Garda Youth Achievement Awards 2016 were, from left. Michael Roche, Sinead Roche, Michael Roche and Jane Kissane. Photo by Gavin O’Connor.At the Lee Strand/Kerry Garda Youth Achievement Awards 2016 were, from left. Eoin Barrett, Michael McNabb, Sarah Finnan, Kate O’Neill, Abigail Graham, Chelsea Haughey, Mutaz Almusawi. Photo by Gavin O’Connor
At the Lee Strand/Kerry Garda Youth Achievement Awards 2016 were, from left. Seamus, Grace, Alan and Helen McLoughlin. Photo by Gavin O’ConnorAt the Lee Strand/Kerry Garda Youth Achievement Awards 2016 were, from left, in front: Carla and Leona Stack. Back: Luke Stack, Aoife O’Sullivan, Eleanor Stack and Robert Stack . Photo by Gavin O’Connor.At the Lee Strand/Kerry Garda Youth Achievement Awards 2016 were, from left. John Hanafin, Tina Walsh, Leanne Hanafin and Lucy Foley. Photo by Gavin O’ConnorAt the Lee Strand/Kerry Garda Youth Achievement Awards 2016 were, from left. Breda O’Donoghue, Sheila O’Neill, Dermot O’Neill, Katie O’Neill, Kathleen O’Sullivan and Michael O’Sullivan. Photo by Gavin O’ConnorAt the Lee Strand/Kerry Garda Youth Achievement Awards 2016 were, from left. Amber Sugrue, Vera Sugrue, Raymond Sugrue, Caoimhe Sugrue, Eva Sugrue, Mary McAuliffe and Ross Sugrue. Photo by Gavin O’ConnorAt the Lee Strand/Kerry Garda Youth Achievement Awards 2016 were, from left, front: Thomas White, Alexandra Gadong, Aisling Williams, Billy Donovan, Veronica Heaslip. Back: Leah Corcoran, Conor McGrath and Sinead Ryle. Photo by Gavin O’ConnorAt the Lee Strand/Kerry Garda Youth Achievement Awards 2016 were, from left. Robbie and Georgina O’Sullivan. Photo by Gavin O’Connor
.(click to enlarge photo) At the official launch of the Lee Strand/Kerry Garda Youth Achievement Awards 2015 at Lee Strand, Ballymullen, were, from left; Garda Liz Twomey, Sergeant Eileen O’Sullivan, Garda Cecelia Scanlon, Mike Courtney, Garda Tim O’Connell, John O’Sullivan Lee Strand, Garda Deirdre Quinn, Garda Chief Supt Pat Sullivan and Garda Irene Riordan. Photo By Domnick Walsh / Eye Focus LTD
THE call has gone out for nominations for the Lee Strand/Kerry Garda Youth Achievement Awards 2015.
The awards scheme which first commenced in 1998 is designed to acknowledge the volunteering endeavours of young people from Kerry between the ages of 14 years and 19 years.
Speaking at the launch at Lee Strand, Ballymullen, Chief Superintendent Pat Sullivan said he was delighted to announce details of the 2015 awards.
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He emphasised the importance of recognising and supporting young people who make the effort to help others in their community.
He asked the Kerry public to look around their area and nominate any young person who has volunteered in any capacity over the past 12 months.
John O’Sullivan, General Manager, Lee Strand stated; “Lee Strand has a strong commitment to supporting initiatives within the local community and we are delighted once again to support the Kerry Garda Youth Achievement Awards. The awards provide a great opportunity to celebrate and recognise the voluntary efforts of the young people of Kerry, who have made a positive impact within their local community.”
The winners will be announced at a celebratory function in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel, Tralee on Friday, January 29, 2016. Awards will be presented for the Overall Winner, Certificates of Distinction, Certificates of Merit, a Voluntary Group Award and a School Award.
The closing date for receipt of nominations is Friday, December 11. Any member of the public can nominate a young person whom they feel has made a contribution to their local area.
Nominations are accepted from individuals, community and voluntary groups, schools and youth clubs/organisation.
The winners will be selected by a panel of five judges who are community volunteers from around the county under the chairmanship of Chief Superintendent Pat Sullivan.
Nominations are available from any Garda Station in Kerry; K.D.Y.S. Office in Tralee, Killarney and Listowel or by contacting Tralee Garda Station on 066 7102311.
Nomination forms are also available to download on www.leestrand.ie
GARDAI in Listowel are investigating a fatal road traffic collision which occured on the Lisselton to Ballybunion Rd on in the early hours of Tuesday morning.
The collision between a car and a pedestrian occurred at approximately 4am at Barnadarrig, Ballybunion. A 24 year old male pedestrian was fatally injured and pronounced dead at the scene and has been removed to the morgue at Kerry General Hospital.
The 25 year old man who was driving the car was also injured and taken to Tralee General Hospital but his injuries are described as not serious.
The road is currently closed between Lisselton Cross and Ahafone Cross to facilitate a Forensic Collision examination and diversions are in place.
Gardai in Listowel are appealing for witnesses or anyone who may have been on the Lisselton to Ballybunion Rd between 2am and 4am to contact them in Listowel on 068 21000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.
Patriz, Pat, Aine and Sarah Brosnan from Abbeydorney at the Lee Strand/Kerry Garda Youth Achievement Awards 2014 in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel last night. Photo by Dermot Crean
OVER 250 people from across the county attended the Lee Strand/Kerry Garda Youth Achievement Awards 2014 in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel last night.
The celebration commenced with dinner and was followed by an individual presentation of twenty seven awards, accompanied with an inspiring citation of each winner’s achievements.
Twenty one Merit Awards, four Distinction Awards, the Voluntary Group Award and the Overall Winner Award were presented on the night.
Sixteen year old Seán Kelliher, from Fossa, Killarney was announced as the Overall Winner. Seán was presented with a specially commissioned crystal trophy and the Overall Winner Certificate to mark his achievement.
Seán was recognised for his numerous volunteering achievements within the local community.
Among the Tralee area winners on the night were Presentation Tralee student and John Mitchels GAA member Patriz Brosnan, from Abbeydorney, who won one of four Distinction Awards presented on the night.
Winning Merit Awards were Maura Adams, Rebecca Donovan, Seán Dowling and Gavin Connolly, Michelle Lynch, Kielduff and Connor O’Donoghue.
The Voluntary Group Achievement Award 2014 was presented to the Killarney No Name Club.
Brendan Walsh, Chairperson, Lee Strand commented; “Lee Strand is delighted to support the Kerry Garda Youth Achievement Awards for 17 years. It is a fantastic celebration of the outstanding achievements of our youth and the voluntary organisations within our community.”
Chief Superintendent Pat Sullivan said: “An Garda Siochana are once again delighted this year to partner with Lee Strand in one the highlights of the social calendar in Kerry. 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.”
Here is the full list of winners with photos below…
Distinction Award Winners 2014:
Patriz Brosnan, Abbeydorney
Eimear Crowley, Templenoe
Helen Dowling, Ballyduff
Luke Scollard, Scartaglin
Merit Award Winners 2014
Maura Adams, Tralee
Padraig Blanchfield, Currow
Rebecca Donovan, Tralee
Seán Dowling & Gavin Connolly, Tralee
Paulina Filip, Killarney
Caitríona Fitzmaurice, Listowel
Aoife Kissane, Lixnaw
Jordan Lee, Killarney
Michelle Lynch, Kielduff, Tralee
Lúcás Mac Giolla Earnáin, Dingle & Kate Ní Laoithe, Ballyferriter
Rachel Mc Gowan, Killarney
Liam Morris, Killarney
DJ Murphy, Glenflesk
Rebecca Murphy, Duagh
Kiara Naylor, Killorglin
Elysha Ní Chúlain, Coláiste Íde
Eoghan Ó’Beaglaoich, Baile Na nGall
Connor O’Donoghue, Tralee
Caoimhe O’Sullivan, Waterville
Cormac Sertutxa, Castlemaine
Aoife Sugrue & Nicola O’Sullivan, Valentia
Voluntary Group Award Winner
Killarney No Name Club
Catherine Clifford, Rebecca Donovan and Geraldine Walsh at the Lee Strand/Kerry Garda Youth Achievement Awards 2014 in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel last night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Phyliss McLoughlin, Diarmaid Lynch, Michelle Lynch, Eddie Lynch and Ann Lynch at the Lee Strand/Kerry Garda Youth Achievement Awards 2014 in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel last night. Photo by Dermot CreanMerit Awards winners, Connor O’Donoghue, Sean Dowling and Gavin Connolly at the Lee Strand/Kerry Garda Youth Achievement Awards 2014 in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel last night. Photo by Dermot CreanNiall, Inigo, Cormac, Clodagh and, in front, Alazne Sertutxa at the Lee Strand/Kerry Garda Youth Achievement Awards 2014 in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel last night. Photo by Dermot CreanSteven, Ciara and Sam Naylor, Killorglin, at the Lee Strand/Kerry Garda Youth Achievement Awards 2014 in the Ballyroe Heights Hotel last night. Photo by Dermot CreanThe Lee Strand Garda Youth Achievement Awards winners at the Ballyroe Heights Hotel in Tralee. Photo By Domnick Walsh
