News
Call for nominations for the Lee Strand/Kerry Garda Youth Achievement Awards 2016
M
MANY youngsters do a huge amount of work for their communities and now is your chance to highlight the achievements of a young hero in your locality.
The official launch of the Lee Strand/Kerry Garda Youth Achievement Awards 2016 was held this week at Lee Strand, in Tralee. Since 1998 the awards have acknowledged 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.
As well as an overall winner, the awards presented will include certificates of distinction, certificates of merit, a voluntary group award and the hall of fame award.
Chief Superintendent Con Cadogan said: “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.”
John O’Sullivan, general manager, Lee Strand, said: “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.”
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; the Kerry Diocesan Youth Service offices in Killarney, Tralee and Listowel, or by contacting Tralee Garda Station on 066-7102311. Nomination forms are also available to download on www.leestrand.ie
Above: At the launch of the Lee Strand Kerry Garda Youth Achievement Awards 2016 were, back, Garda Catherine Murphy, Garda Cecilia Scanlon, Sergeant Eileen O’Sullivan, Chief Superintendent Con Cadogan, Brendan Coppinger, Killarney; John O’Sullivan, General Manger, Lee Strand; Garda Tim O’Connell; Garda Michael Courtney and Garda Aidan O’Mahony; front, Holly O’Donnell, Cloghane; Ross Sugrue, Tralee; Leona Stack, Abbeydorney and Rob Lee, Killarney. PICTURE: DOMNICK WALSH
LOCAL GOLD: Terrie O’Shea, founder and owner of Killarney-based business Sorella Berries, celebrating her Gold award win at the Blas na hÉireann Irish Food Awards held in Dingle last week. Her hand-crafted chocolate covered strawberries secured the top spot in national competition, earning recognition for the local food producer on the national stage.
LOCAL GOLD:
LOCAL GOLD: Terrie O’Shea, founder and owner of Killarney-based business Sorella Berries, celebrating her Gold award win at the Blas...
Grady demands Killarney traffic review
Killarney councillor Martin Grady has called for an urgent review of traffic management across the town following severe delays along...
Killarney Pumpkin Farm returns for Halloween
The annual event is in its sixth year and caters to people of all ages. The farm is located in...
Killarney Toastmasters host special open night
Killarney Toastmasters is inviting members of the local community to an open night at the Dromhall Hotel on Muckross Road...
Killarney hotels achieve top global rankings in Readers’ Choice Awards
Killarney hotels achieve top global rankings in Readers’ Choice Awards Two leading Killarney hotels are celebrating major international accolades following...
Fossa Swimmers make a splash at County Finals
The Fossa Swim team pictured at the Tralee Sports Complex following their successful outing at the County Finals of the...
On the Ball Part 2 of the Mikey Daly Interview
Éamonn Fitzgerald EF: Killarney Celtic are invited to participate in an Irish competition. That has big financial implications for travel,...
LUKE MANGAN recently caught up with Kerry FC’s manager, Colin Healy.
He spoke to him about his careers as a player and manager. Here’s how it went: When you began your...
Home cup tie for St Paul’s could be epic
Paudie O’Connor National Cup (Round 1) Utility Trust St Paul’s v GCU Brunell Saturday 7.30pm Killarney Sports and Leisure Centre...
Chances of Kerry v Cork Munster final in 2026 decrease as Munster GAA delay seeding plan
After facing a backlash from Limerick, Clare, Waterford and Tipperary players, Munster GAA have postponed their plan to keep Cork...
