Firefighter Lee Conlon who lives in Carrickmacross was bestowed with a bravery award this afternoon after he saved a person's life from the River Liffey.
On the afternoon of Saturday the14th of March 2020, a man entered the river while Garda James Keegan, Garda Colin Kyne-Delaney and Mr Conlon were in the vacanity.
All three swiftly entered the water to save the man who was subsequently brought to a waiting ambulance and treated in hospital. Meanwhile, the three men risked their own lives as well as the risk of disease such as Weil's disease to save the man.
This afternoon's annual honours were awarded by Comhairle na Míre Gaile - the Deeds of Bravery Council - which was founded 75 years ago in 1947 to enable State recognition of exceptional Acts of Bravery.
"Today, we present awards, to brave recipients from every corner of the country. Letters of commendation have also issued to nine people for deeds and actions which saved lives and protected others from harm.
"Through the 75 years of the Bravery awards we have heard of hundreds of lives that have been saved. We cannot know what lives were lived or what generations have grown as a result of these deeds, but we do know that every deed made a difference.
"Every act of bravery matters to the people who were saved and sometimes, even more so, to those who are left behind after an unsuccessful rescue attempt.
"I want to thank the brave recipients for their actions, selflessness, courage, and for showing us that we can all make a difference on this island we share," Ceann Comhairle, Seán Ó Fearghaíl added during proceedings.
