02/06/2026
🏆 Carlow Garda Youth Awards 2026 🏆
"Ordinary young people doing extraordinary things."
The Carlow Garda Youth Awards celebrate the outstanding achievements of young people aged 13–21 who make a positive difference in their communities.
We are delighted to announce that the Catering Group from Carlow Youth Training received the Group Award in recognition of their exceptional community work.
In December, the catering group organised and ran a bake sale to raise funds for Christmas gift boxes for the residents of St. Fiacc's House. This initiative was entirely the learners' idea, and they worked incredibly hard to bring it to life with the support of their Catering Tutor Keith Hoban.
After raising the funds and preparing the gift boxes, the group had the opportunity to meet the residents and personally present them with their Christmas gifts, spreading festive cheer and making a meaningful impact in the community.
The learners thoroughly enjoyed their night at the awards ceremony and were delighted to be in the spotlight, receiving well-deserved recognition for their hard work, generosity, and commitment to helping others. It was a proud and memorable occasion for everyone involved.
A huge congratulations to our award winners. Your kindness, dedication, and community spirit are truly inspiring.
👏 We are extremely proud of each and every one of you! 👏
Here’s Lance O’Leary speaking with KCLR
https://soundcloud.com/kclr96fm/kclr-news-carlow-youth-3
