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Kerry Students take top prize at YSI Awards

Mercy Secondary School, Mounthawk, Tralee, Co. Kerry were awarded the Gold awards for Young Social Innovators of the Year 2021 for their innovative 'Red Flags ‘Break the Silence’ project, which aims to help young people recognise the early signs of toxic relationships and to be aware of red flags signalling coercive control type behaviours.

The Abbey School, Co.Tipperary received the Silver prize  for their 'Use Your Head Use Your Helmet' project, which raised awareness around the prevalence of acquired brain injury amongst Ireland's youth due to lack of helmet wearing by younger cyclists. 

Coláiste Bride, Clondalkin took home the Bronze award for their 'Brand New 2 U' project whick tackled sustainable and ethical fashion and raising awareness around the impact it has on the environment. 

In addition, there were 9 Challenge Award Winners and 6 Spotlight Award Winners.