Young Dunleer man Eoghan McCabe was born with a rare and debilitating condition, but he also possesses great determination and is living proof that ‘where there is a will there is a way.’
As well as determination Eoghan also brings smiles and laughter to whatever he does and now he has won a Special Achievement Award in this year’s Garda National Youth Awards for his work in organising a tractor run which has raised thousands of Euros for local charities in the past couple of years.
With years of hard work, love and perseverance, Eoghan has been able to attend his local secondary school, Scoil Uí and he also plays a central part in the management and operations of his local GAA club and among friends and club mates in the Special Olympics, Drogheda.
In their social Media pages Louth Gardaí who put him forward for the award, say of Eoghan: “His happy, positive disposition brings an infectious smile to all who have the pleasure of encountering him or to be in his presence.
“In 2022, Eoghan had the genius idea of holding a Charity Tractor Run as part of his Transition Year project for the benefit of charities close to his heart, and he held it again this year to raise a combined €55,585.
“Eoghan’s Home Run” as it is now known, has been a tremendous success and is a testament to his spirit and enthusiasm that he managed to pull it all off with the support of his allies and peers in the community.
“It is Eoghan’s modesty, however, that is most endearing and makes him such a special character. He spreads positivity wherever he goes. “
Yesterday Eoghan was one of the category winners in the An Garda Síochána annual National Garda Youth Awards which recognise exceptional young people aged 13-21 who have positively contributed to their community.
Speaking at the awards, Deputy Commissioner, Anne Marie McMahon said, “Today is about recognising the dedication of young people – how they support one another and help their communities.
“Each of today’s recipients demonstrates all that is great about our young people, and all of us in An Garda Síochána are very proud of their hard work which is done selflessly and enthusiastically.
“We hope today’s awards are a fitting acknowledgement of the very valuable contribution that these young people are making to society.”
