The Garda Youth Awards took place last night in Tallaght Stadium.
The awards celebrated outstanding young people from diverse backgrounds between 13 and 21 years of age.
It recognised the excellent work being done by local young people in schools, along with voluntary organisations and youth groups throughout the communities of DMR South.
Garda Youth Awards Winners
Individual Award: Ciara Kavanagh, Volunteer at St. Mark’s Youth Club
Group Award: Frances Kennedy & Jenna Sullivan, Volunteer at Cheeverstown House, Templeogue
Special Achievement Award: Erika Kiernan, past pupil of Loreto College, Crumlin, Dublin 12.
Community Safety Award: Crumlin Cadets, Order of Malta– Crumlin, Dublin 12.
Chief Superintendent Kevin Gralton said: 'All of the young people and groups nominated are winners.
'Getting involved and contributing to your community by helping others or demonstrating leadership in a local initiative benefits everyone.
He continued: 'The work being done by these outstanding young people helps to keep communities together. It improves the overall quality of life for everyone'.
