Galway Bay fm newsroom - Three Galway locals have been awarded with a Civic Merit by Gaisce - the President's Award.
Andrew Marsden and Francis Stockwell from St. Jarlath's College in Tuam and Lorraine Tansey from NUI Galway were celebrated at a special event in Dublin last evening.
The Civic Merit honours President's Award Leaders who have supported young people to take part in the Gaisce programme for five years.
Gaisce is a personal development programme for young people which enhances confidence and wellbeing.
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