Teen heroes honoured at Garda Youth AwardsTwo Offaly teenagers who have made remarkable contributions to their local communities have been honoured at the 3rd Annual Laois Offaly Garda Youth Awards. In the citation which was read out at last Saturday’s Garda Youth Awards Ceremony, James Saunders was described as showing “leadership beyond his years” and a spirit “which is impossible to defeat or subdue”. James Saunders was accompanied at the Garda Youth Awards Ceremony by his proud parents, John and Dympna, his brother Jack and the Tullamore College teacher who nominated him for the Special Achievement Award, Ms. Ann McNamara. Gráinne Malone completed her Leaving Certificate at Banagher College earlier this year and received a full Scholarship to attend Notre Dame. The Malones have one son, 16-year old Caoimhín, who is in 5th year in Banagher College while their youngest daughter, Ailís, is in 1st year.

Source: Irish Independent November 11, 2021 17:16 UTC