Wilson's Hospital student Clodagh Ramsey receives the Individual award from Cllr Paul Hogan at the Garda Westmeath Youth Awards ceremony in Athlone Civic Centre on Monday. Photo:Paul Molloy

Local students recognised at Garda Youth Awards ceremony

Students from Coláiste Mhuire Mullingar and Wilson's Hospital School were recipients of Garda Youth Awards in a ceremony held in the Civic Centre Athlone on Monday evening.

The An Garda Síochána Westmeath Youth Awards recognise individuals and groups who have carried out outstanding work, made a positive impact or enjoyed significant achievements within their communities.

Wilson's student Clodagh Ramsey was presented with the Individual award for her role in championing sustainability and gender equality at local and national level.

Asst Commissioner Paula Hilman presents teachers and students from Coláiste Mhuire, Cathy McEnerney, Seamus Reilly, Finn Higgins, Aaron Scott, CJ Tighe and Kieran Kelly, with the Community Safety award at the Westmeath Garda Youth Awards in the Civic Centre on Monday. Photo Paul Molloy. Photo by PaulMolloy 2025

Transition year students from Coláiste Mhuire Mullingar, were recognised with the Community Safety award for a road safety campaign which they spearheaded in conjunction with Westmeath County Council.

A full report on the An Garda Síochána Westmeath Youth Awards ceremony will appear in next week's Westmeath Examiner, out Tuesday.