A number of young people have been recognised for their efforts in making their communities safer and improved for everyone at the Roscommon-Longford Garda youth Awards.
This year's event took place last Friday at Aras An Chontae in Roscommon and each winner was presented with a certificate, a trophy and a one for all voucher.
Adam Reddington took home an award in the individual category following his nomination by Fuerty GAA club.
He recently organised a fundraising run/walk in aid of Aoibheann's Pink Tie and Childhood Cancer Foundation Ireland charities, helping the families of children who have been diagnosed with cancer.
Group award recipients Michael Gillooly and Ava Mulry were recognised for their efforts in May 2019 when the Roscommon Gaels All Stars team was launched in Roscommon Town.
Nominated by Garda Linda O'Connell of Longford Garda Station, Callum Clarke from Tulsk saved his Grandad Sean from drowning when he lost his balance in the small fishing boat, falling from the boat.
The Special Achievement Award recipient was Geraldine Maughan who suffered horrific injuries and required hospitalisation which affected both her physical and mental health.
Nominated by Anne Kenny of Foroige's 'Big Brother, Big Sister' programme in Granard, Geraldine recently completed the Darkness into Light and the Women's Mini Marathon.
Nominated by Joanna Casey in the community safety award category, members of the county's Comhairle na nÓg participated in a pilot consultation with the members of Community Safety Initiative in Longford where were voiced their opinions on safety in County Longford.
