The Donegal Garda Youth Awards 2024 presentation ceremony took place yesterday evening at the Abbey Hotel in Donegal Town, honouring young people who have gone above and beyond throughout their communities.
The overall winners were as follows:
Community Safety Award Winner – 5th Year Safe Internet Day Ambassadors, St. Columbas College, Stranorlar.
Group Award Winner – Class 3B, Scoil Mhuire, Buncrana.
Individual Award Winner – Carmen Hernandez, Donegal Town (pictured above)
Special Achievement Award Winner – Seán Boyle, Arranmore Island. (Gairmscoil Mhic Diarmada)
Special Recognition Award – Conor Callaghan, Deele College, Raphoe.
The overall award winners will now go on to represent the Donegal Division at the National Awards ceremony.
St Columba’s College students Konrad Krol, Harry Byrne, Luke Holmes and Tristan Herron whe was nominated for a Garda Youth Award pictured with Cllr Gerry McMonagle (Chairperson JPC), Inspector Paul McGee, Liam Ward (Donegal Council Council), Chief Superintendent Goretti Sheridan and Roisin Murray (Supermacs). (North West Newspix)
Students representing Class 3B of Scoil Mhuire, Buncrana who were nominated for a Garda Youth Award pictured with Liam Ward (Donegal Council Council), Cllr Gerry McMonagle (Chairperson JPC), Inspector Paul McGee, Chief Superintendent Goretti Sheridan and Roisin Murray (Supermacs). (North West Newspix)
Sean Boyle of Arranmore Island who was the recipient of the Special Achievement Award at Garda Youth Awards Ceremony receving his award from Judge Éitéain Cunningham. Included in photo are seated Cllr Gerry McMonagle (Chairperson JPC) and Inspector Paul McGee. Standing are Superintendent Shaun Grant, Liam Ward (Donegal County Council), Chief Superintendent Goretti Sheridan, Paddy DOherty (Donegal County Council) and Superintedent Karen Duffy. (North West Newspix)
Conor Callaghan who was the recipient of the Special Recognition Award at the Garda Youth Awards Ceremony receving his award from Judge Éitéain Cunningham. Included in photo are seated Cllr Gerry McMonagle (Chairperson JPC) and Inspector Paul McGee. Standing are Superintendent Shaun GRant, Liam Ward (Donegal County Council), Chief Superintendent Goretti Sheridan, Paddy DOherty (Donegal County Council) and Superintendent Karen Duffy. (North West Newspix)
A message of support endorsing the awards was received from current senior Donegal GAA Manager Jim McGuinness and Garda Shaun Patton (Goalkeeper). The Donegal manager has invited the nominees to an upcoming training session with his team.
“To the overall winners and to all of the nominees we offer our sincere congratulations and very best wishes for the future,” said spokesperson Garda Gráinne Doherty.
“They all deserve our applause as they all have achieved great things whether it be through helping within their community or overcoming personal challenges.”
Gardaí also extend their thanks to Judge Éiteáin Cunningham, the Joint Policing Committee, and Cllr. Gerry McMonagle for their contributions to the success of this year’s event. Gratitude was also expressed to Supermacs Ireland, a new sponsor this year, for their generous support. Appreciation was extended to John Kelly and the staff at the Abbey Hotel for providing the venue, to Kevin Furey for his musical contributions, and to Greg Hughes for serving as the Master of Ceremonies.
“Best of luck to our overall winners at the National Awards level which will take place later in the year,” Gda Doherty said.
Winners of the Donegal Garda Youth Awards pictured with Senior Garda, Sponsors and Judge Éitéain Cunningham at the presentation ceremony in the Abbey Hotel., Donegal Town. (North West Newspix)
Turlough Kelly and Molly Flanagan who were nominated for a Garda Youth Award pictured with Cllr Gerry McMonagle (Chairperson JPC), Liam Ward (Donegal Council Council), Inspector Paul McGee, Judge Éitéain Cunningham, and Chief Superintendent Goretti Sheridan ). (North West Newspix)
Representatives of the North West Home Education Group who were nominated for a Garda Youth Award pictured with Liam Ward (Donegal Council Council), Cllr Gerry McMonagle (Chairperson JPC), Inspector Paul McGee, Chief Superintendent Goretti Sheridan and Roisin Murray (Supermacs). (North West Newspix)
Students representing 6th Year at Moville Community School who were nominated for a Garda Youth Award pictured with Liam Ward (Donegal Council Council), Cllr Gerry McMonagle (Chairperson JPC), Inspector Paul McGee, Chief Superintendent Goretti Sheridan and Roisin Murray (Supermacs). (North West Newspix)
Shelton Khumalo who was nominated for a Garda Youth Award pictured with Liam Ward (Donegal Council Council), Cllr Gerry McMonagle (Chairperson JPC), Inspector Paul McGee, Chief Superintendent Goretti Sheridan and Roisin Murray (Supermacs). (North West Newspix)
Sinead Flanagan and Liam Porter receiving certificates on behalf of Molly McGroarty, Cliodhna Kelly and Aine O’Flanagan who was nominated for a Garda Youth Award pictured with Liam Ward (Donegal Council Council), Cllr Gerry McMonagle (Chairperson JPC), Judge Éitéain Cunningham, Inspector Paul McGee, Chief Superintendent Goretti Sheridan and Roisin Murray (Supermacs). (North West Newspix)
David Fitzgerald. Freya Lingard and Rionagh Carty who was nominated for a Garda Youth Award pictured with Cllr Gerry McMonagle (Chairperson JPC), Liam Ward (Donegal Council Council), Inspector Paul McGee, Judge Éitéain Cunningham, Chief Superintendent Goretti Sheridan and Roisin Murray (Supermacs). (North West Newspix)
Callum Tierney who was nominated for a Garda Youth Award pictured with Cllr Gerry McMonagle (Chairperson JPC), Liam Ward (Donegal Council Council). Inspector Paul McGee, Judge Éitéain Cunningham, Chief Superintendent Goretti Sheridan and Roisin Murray (Supermacs). (North West Newspix)
Travis Gibson and Eunan O’Hagan who were nomiated for a Garda Youth Award pictured with Liam Ward (Donegal Council Council), Inspector Paul McGee, Cllr Gerry McMonagle (Chair JPC), Roisin Murray (Supermacs) and Chief Superintendent Goretti Sheridan. (North West Newspix)
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