Merlin College student and Connemara Volunteers celebrate wins at Garda National Youth Awards. - Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune

Merlin College student and Connemara Volunteers celebrate wins at Garda National Youth Awards. - Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Merlin College student Jack Sweeney and the Connemara Youth Volunteer group have won top awards at the Garda National Youth Awards. The event recognises exceptional young people aged 13-21 who have contributed to their community. Jack, who won an individual award, is a member of the Traveller Community and has brought pride to his community through his achievements in football by playing for Galway Un…

Three Galway winners in 2025 Garda National Youth Awards

There were three Galway winners in the 2025 Garda National Youth Awards, which took place recently, representing the best of their generation. This month, An Garda Síochána held its annual National Garda Youth Awards, which recognise exceptional young people aged 13-21 who have positively contributed to their community. This year’s event took place at the Midlands Park Hotel, Portlaoise and acknowledged the remarkable contributions of 25 recipie…