Donegal Youth Service awards celebrate 'joy and enthusiasm of young people'


The celebration night was an opportunity to highlight the fantastic work of the Donegal Youth Service, who work tirelessly all year to support young people throughout the county
The Donegal Youth Service annual celebration night took place at the An Grianan Theatre after a three-year absence due to the pandemic.
The celebration night was an opportunity to highlight the fantastic work of the Donegal Youth Service, who work tirelessly all year to support young people throughout the county. The night was a tremendous success with a full house and over 300 young people in attendance.






Ella Fitzgerald from Falcarragh gave a powerful vocal performance and local young band the Ephades opened the show with aplomb. Maria Coyle won Youth Club volunteer of the year alongside Hannah Toye from the Creeslough Youth Club who was honoured for her brave and selfless actions following the Creeslough tragedy.

Lorraine Thompson the Regional Director of the Donegal Youth Service was full of pride following the event: “It's just so wonderful to celebrate the work of Donegal Youth Service and to see the joy and enthusiasm of all the young people”