Ceann Comhairle presents National Bravery Awards

The Ceann Comhairle, Verona Murphy TD, today, Friday December 5th at 12 noon, presented 22 National Bravery Awards to individuals from across Ireland who risked their own lives to aid others in peril. Retired RTÉ Presenter, Joe Duffy was the MC for the ceremony.

This year’s ceremony included the awarding of two certificates, fifteen Bronze Medals and four Silver Medals with the Gold award being posthumously presented to Callaghan O’Keeffe’s family. 11-year-old Carla Murphy is this year’s youngest recipient, receiving a silver medal for her courageous act of Bravery.