World kickboxing champion Jodie Browne is celebrated in Tallaght ceremony

The Mayor of South Dublin Peter Kavanagh held a reception at County Hall, Tallaght yesterday to celebrate Jodie Browne’s recent gold medal at the WAKO World Kickboxing Championships in Italy.

To celebrate Jodie’s achievement the councillor Kavanagh held a small reception at County Hall and thanked her for being a great ambassador for Tallaght, south Dublin and Ireland.

Jodie was joined by family, friends and Tallaght Martial Arts teammates as Kavanagh congratulated Jodie and presented her with a letter of congratulations on behalf of South Dublin County Council’s elected members.

Speaking at the presentation, Kavanagh said; “Tallaght, and indeed all of South Dublin County, is proud of Jodie’s achievements.

“She has added a well-deserved world championship to a list of honours that includes Irish and European titles.

“To achieve so much at such a young age is nothing short of incredible, and her future is undoubtedly bright.”