West Cork gardaí seek nominations to recognise inspirational young people

Awards celebrate the outstanding contributions of young people between the ages of 13 and 21

John O’Mahony, group editor, Irish Examiner and Echo; Sandra Carey, marketing executive, Irish Examiner; Inspector Ian O’Callaghan; James O’Mahony, retired Garda and founder of the awards; Chief Superintendent Vincent O’Sullivan; Garda Damian White, Juvenile liaison officer; Garda Don Davis, Juvenile liaison officer; and Kevin O’Shea, SuperValu regional manager, at the launch of the West Cork Garda Youth Awards, in association with SuperValu and media sponsor the Irish Examiner, at the Kinsale Hotel, where the awards ceremony will be held later this year. Picture: Chani Anderson

Gardaí in West Cork are seeking nominations for inspirational young people to be honoured at a special awards ceremony taking place in April.

March 20 is the deadline for nominations for the 30th West Cork Garda Youth Awards, which celebrates the outstanding contributions of young people between the ages of 13 and 21.