Young people aged 13 to 21 from Waterford and Kilkenny were recognised at the annual Garda Youth Awards for facing adversity and promoting awareness of the dangers of smoking and drug abuse. An awards evening took place at the Tower Hotel in Waterford city, with entries from individuals and groups. Waterford and Kilkenny Garda Districts presented a combined Waterford Kilkenny Garda Division Youth Awards for the first time. Winners were acknowledged across four categories, each receiving a Waterford Crystal engraved vase. Special guests included a track and field Olympian and the 2025 Rose of Tralee. The winners included Dwayne Keniry-Coady, Kia Fahy, CBS Dungarvan, and The Air that I Breathe.
"Young people from Waterford and Kilkenny have been celebrated at the annual Garda Youth Awards, recognising youngsters who have faced adversity and created awareness around the dangers of smoking and drug abuse."
"This year Waterford was joined with the Kilkenny Garda District to present a combined Waterford Kilkenny Garda Division Youth Awards for the first time."
"We celebrated young people throughout Waterford and Kilkenny who are doing wonderful things which enhance their communities. The awards acknowledge those who by their presence, make their communities and society in general, a better place in which to live and also acknowledges the endeavours of young people who have faced and overcome challenges in their life."
"We had winners in four categories each receiving a Waterford Crystal engraved vase. We also had two special guests, Thomas Barr track and field Olympian, and Kathelyn Cummins, 2025 Rose of Tralee. We are very thankful for their attendance and inspirational speeches."
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