The 2022 Garda Youth Awards for Donegal were held today in the County House in Lifford, with numerous young Donegal people being commended.
The Awards celebrated outstanding young people between the ages of 13 and 21 years. The Awards recognised the good work being done by young people in every community in Donegal. The application process opened in February with nominations invited under four different Award Categories.
Chief Superintendent Terry Mc Ginn stated “An Garda Síochána in Donegal are delighted to facilitate the Garda Youth Awards for 2022 in conjunction with the Donegal Joint Policing Committee.
“The standard of nominations this year was again extremely high. I am grateful to those who took the time to make nominations as without their input the competition it would not be the success that it is.
“I congratulate everyone who was nominated, their contribution has enriched their respective communities and I have no doubt they will continue to offer positive contribution’s in the future. Finally, to the overall winners I offer my most sincere congratulations and very best wishes for the future.”
Judge Eiteain Cunningham addressing the audience at the Garda Youth Awards in Lifford. (NW Newspix)
At the Awards Ceremony held in County House, Lifford, the Award Winners were announced and presented with their Awards by Judge Éiteáin Cunningham, Chairperson of the Donegal Garda Youth Awards Adjudication Committee.
Cllr Gerry McMonagle, Chairperson, Donegal Joint Policing Committee, paid tribute to all of the nominees and said that “the Donegal Joint Policing Committee is delighted to be associated with this Award Scheme for 2022.
Colr Gerry McMonagle, chair of the JPC addressing the audience at the Garda Youth Awards in Lifford. (NW Newspix)
“These young people epitomise the integrity and social awareness of the majority of the young people of our county and give us all great hope for the future. Through their efforts they have made an important and valuable contribution to the communities they live in and it is important that all of the nominees, particularly the award winners, are commended and celebrated”.
Judge Eiteain Cunningham making a presentation to Caoimhe Davidson (Magh Ene, Bun Dobhrain) at the Garda Youth Awards in Lifford. Included in photo are Colr Gerry McMonagle, Inspector Sean Grant and John McLaughin (CEO, Donegal County Council). (NW Newspix)
The Award Winners were as follows:-
Individual Award
Josh Marley
Special Achievement
Manus Doherty (Carndonagh PPS)
Manus Doherty with the Special Achievement Award at the Garda Youth Awards in Lifford. Included in photo are Inspector Sean Grant, Colr Gerry McMonagle, John McLaughin (CEO, Donegal County Council) and Judge Eiteain Cunningham with staff and students of Pobscoil Carndonagh.(NW Newspix)
Inspector Sean Grant presenting Manus doherty with the Special Achievement Award at the Garda Youth Awards in Lifford. Included in photo are Colr Gerry McMonagle, John McLaughin (CEO, Donegal County Council) and Judge Eiteain Cunningham. (NW Newspix)
Group Award
Transition Year Scoil Mhuire Buncrana & Crana College Buncrana
Group Award winners at the Garda Youth Awards were Transition Year students at Crana College and Scoil Mhuire Buncrana pictured with Judge Eitean Cunningham, (centre front), Garda Inspector Sean Grant and Colr Gerry mcMonagle Chair of the JPC). Included are staff of the two schools along with committee members of the JPC. (NW Newspix)
Community Safety Award
Allan McCarron & Cormac Brady (Loreto Community School)
Judge Eiteain Cunningham presenting Allan McCarron and Cormac Brady (Loreto Community School Milford) with the Community Safety Award at the Garda Youth Awards in Lifford. Included in photo are Colr Gerry McMonagle, John McLaughin (CEO, Donegal County Council), Inspector Sean Grant, Judge Eiteain Cunningham and James Treaty (PPN Rep on JPC). (NW Newspix)
Inspector Sean Grant presenting Allan McCarron and Cormac Brady ((Loreto Community School Milford) with the Community Safety Award at the Garda Youth Awards in Lifford. Included in photo are Colr Gerry McMonagle, John McLaughin (CEO, Donegal County Council) and Judge Eiteain Cunningham. (NW Newspix)
The winners will now be considered with regards to representing the Donegal Division at the National Youth Awards which will take place in November 2022.
