Galway's Sarah Murray has been named the Joe Drennan LGBTQ+ Young Trailblazer of the Year
The award is in honour of a young Gay Community News journalist who was killed when he was hit by a car last October
Winner Sarah Murray has served as both treasurer and vice-chairperson of Galway Community Pride and has been recognised by the judges for her outstanding leadership and service
In the Dublin Royal Convention Centre she shared a stage with veteran campaigner David Norris who received a Lifetime Achievement award
Organised by Gay Community News and the National LGBT Federation, the GALAS celebrate the work of individuals, companies and organisations who are helping to make Ireland a better place for the LGBTQ+ community