Athlone student wins major Rotary recognition

Athlone Community College student Molly Gallagher has claimed a coveted winners' prize at a major Rotary Ireland competition.

Molly emerged as the winner of the District 7 section of the 2026/2027 Rotary Ireland Youth Leadership Competition.

The District 7 final included participants from Rotary Clubs across Athlone, Mullingar, Tullamore, Naas, and Newbridge.

According to Rotary Club Athlone, Molly impressed the judges with her “knowledge of the environmental and climate change issues threatening our planet and deep awareness of the role and functions of Rotary and the European Union”.