Gardai celebrate Ballybeg's 50th in Waterford

A number of events have taken place to mark the milestone anniversary
Gardai celebrate Ballybeg's 50th in Waterford

The Gardaí were delighted to help the people of Ballybeg celebrate their area's 50th anniversary. Pic: An Garda Síochána Waterford FB

Members of Waterford Gardai were delighted to get the opportunity to help celebrate one local community's 50th anniversary in the city recently.

The Gardaí were delighted to help the people of Ballybeg celebrate their area's 50th anniversary. Pic: An Garda Síochána Waterford FB
The Gardaí were delighted to help the people of Ballybeg celebrate their area's 50th anniversary. Pic: An Garda Síochána Waterford FB

In an online post on their social media page the force noted that Garda Iain and Garda Michael from the Community Policing Unit were delighted to be invited to celebrate 50 years of Ballybeg.

'The Community Sports day showcased the best of young people from Ballybeg, most notably in St Saviour's Crystal Boxing Club,' said the Gardaí in their post online.

That was followed by street games, face painting and plenty of Ice-cream.

The Gardaí were delighted to help the people of Ballybeg celebrate their area's 50th anniversary. Pic: An Garda Síochána Waterford FB
The Gardaí were delighted to help the people of Ballybeg celebrate their area's 50th anniversary. Pic: An Garda Síochána Waterford FB

The Gardaí acknowledged the local committee in Ballybeg who have been organising events throughout the summer to showcase the best in community spirit in their area.

The Gardaí were delighted to help the people of Ballybeg celebrate their area's 50th anniversary. Pic: An Garda Síochána Waterford FB
The Gardaí were delighted to help the people of Ballybeg celebrate their area's 50th anniversary. Pic: An Garda Síochána Waterford FB

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