YOUNG PEOPLE HONOURED FOR ACHIEVEMENTS
INAUGURAL COUNTY WEXFORD GARDA YOUTH
THE first ever County Wexford Garda Youth Awards took place at County Buildings last week recognising the positive work and contributions to society of young people aged between 11 and 21.
Held in association with Wexford County Council, 22 award winners were selected from 70 nominations, the high standard providing a tough task for judges Peter Culleton, Terry O’Neill and David Lee.
All 22 and their families were present on Friday night when they received their awards and certificates.
‘Many of these young people who received awards have made and continue to make amazing contributions to their local community,’ said Inspector Denis Whelan, ahead of a very successful evening MC’d by Alan Corcoran.
‘Some may have excelled in sports, while others have overcome adversity, be it serious illness or personal difficulty. Other young people have given their own time to help others or makes their community or school a better place.
‘ The Wexford Garda Youth Awards was an opportunity for An Garda Siochana and Wexford County Council to help get these wonderful young people the recognition that they fully deserve,’ he said.
Those awarded are as follows: has earned distinction in the Royal Academy of Ballet and has won County and Leinster medals in Football and Soccer. At the age of 11, Clara decided that she wanted to refresh her goals and set her sights on Kickboxing and becoming a World Champion at it. Clara’s asthma could be a huge obstacle for this if it weren’t for her strength and determination. Clara is a member of the Blackbelt Academy. Clara is now a three time world champion, a member of the Irish National Kickboxing Squad competing against and defeating the best in the world. member of her class due to her upbeat attitude and her wonderful sense of humour.