Supermacs boss attends launch of Laois Offaly Garda Youth Awards

Garda Chief Superintendent John Scanlan was joined by Supermacs founder Pat McDonagh for the launch of the Laois Offaly Garda Youth Awards last Thursday.

The duo officially launched the awards in the Killeshin Hotel and Leisure Club in Portlaoise.

The Laois/Offaly Garda Youth Awards 2023 will celebrate outstanding young people between 13 and 21 years of age, and will recognise the good work they are doing throughout their communities.

The Garda Youth Awards celebrate the contributions of young people, both individually and as part of groups.

Above: Supermacs founder Pat McDonagh and Chief Supt John Scanlan pictured at the launch. Pic credit Laois Offaly Gardai

Gardai are encouraging members of the public to submit their nominations for deserving young people across Laois and Offaly who have contributed positively in their local communities, or who have shown great determination in their own lives. The closing date for nominations is noon on Friday, February 24, 2023.

Nomination forms are available to download on the Laois Offaly Garda Division Facebook page and at www.garda.ie

Completed forms should be emailed to [email protected] or dropped to your local Community Policing Garda at Portlaoise, Tullamore or Birr Garda Stations.

Award winners will be celebrated at a special event in the Killeshin Hotel, Portlaoise on March 23, 2023.