Dungarvan CBS were honoured at the most recent National Garda Youth Awards with several students praised for their work.

Transition Year students Matthew Hayes, Jake Kiely, Archie Mahony and Ben O’Leary were all recognised at the Midlands Park Hotel in Portlaoise.

The quartet are the county’s first ever National Garda Youth Award winners.

The students received the award following their car crash simulation project which highlighted the dangers of drink driving among young people.

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