Following her recent success in the British National Series, The Mayor of South Dublin, Cllr. Baby Pereppadan welcomed 15-year-old Carly Hayes from Tallaght to County Hall to honour her achievements on the BMX track.
Mayor of SDCC Cllr. Baby Pereppadan, Carly Hayes, Cllr Paddy Holohan, Lorna Maxwell Director of Corporate Performance and Change Management, Thos McDermott (Active South Dublin) and Cllr Alan Edge. Picture credit: Ben Ryan
Carly was joined at the reception by friends and family, Councillors Patrick Holohan and Alan Edge along with her BMX and British Championship Trophy.
Carly who currently attends Tallaght Community School, started BMX racing when she was just 5 years old and has been racing competitively in the UK and Europe since she was 6.
Carly is the current Leinster Champion, Ireland BMX champion, 2024 British champion and is ranked 3rd in Europe as well as winning the British national series in the past number of years.
At such a young age, Carly’s passion for her sport is incredible and inspiring; training 4-5 times a week she has big dreams to one day become world champion and to compete at the Olympics.
Speaking at the Reception, Mayor of South Dublin, Councillor Baby Pereppadan said; “To have achieved what she has done is a testament to her hard work and dedication, and the support of her coaches and family who tell me the high passion she has for the sport and for travelling to the UK and Europe every year not only to race but to meet up with friends.
“We would like to express our support for Carly for her achievements at the highest level of her sport. We will be cheering her on for many years to come as I am told that her plan is to keep moving forward in the hope of competing in the Olympics in 2032.”