Two West Cork Paramedics Honoured Today At The National Bravery Awards In Dublin
Advanced Paramedic Olive Murphy and Paramedic James Hennessy were presented with Certificates of Bravery
The two were on duty at Clonakilty Ambulance Station during the Status Red weather warning and they braved the elements of Storm Ophelia to save an elderly woman whose supply of supplemental oxygen was shut off due to power cuts.
The pair used crowbars and hacksaws to clear the roads of debris and fallen trees before transporting the woman to Bantry Hospital
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Lord Mayor Of City Felt Privileged To Represent Cork During Such A Difficult Time As He Faces Into Last Month In Office
Councillor Joe Kavanagh will be handing over the mayoral chains outside of City Hall for the first time ever on June 18th due to the pandemic
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Expert calls for people to reduce meat intake
Eating too much meat can increase the risk of serious illnesses by as much as 30%.
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International Care Day Is Being Celebrated At The Bessborough Centre In Blackrock Today
The event highlights the positive impact of the experience of young people in care
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UPDATE: Teenage Girl Killed And Three Teenage Boys Injured In Knocknaheeny Crash
It's understood the teenage driver of the car fled the scene on foot
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Angry Farmers To Stage Protest Outside Aldi in Mitchelstown Later
They're appealing to retailers to come to the talks table
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UPDATE: Toddler Who Was Injured At Her Home On The Boreenmanna Road Has Died
The two year-old was rushed to hospital with traumatic head injuries