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24 Oct 2025

In pictures: Water Safety Ireland honours courageous rescuers from Donegal

Donegal featured predominantly on the list of those who were recognised, with awards proudly going to the county, as well as a 40 years of service gold bar to Kevin McCloskey


Ciaran Mulroe is presented with a Seiko Just In Time Award by Joanne Walsh, CEO, Water Safety Ireland (left) and Sean Mulroe  is presented with a Rescue Appreciation Award by Jerry Buttimer, TD, Minister of State at the Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht (right).

On September 7, 2024, at Marble Hill, Ciaran and his father, Sean, were out kayaking when they spotted a man in distress, clinging to a rock in the water. They immediately paddled over to assist. After reassuring the man, they persuaded him to hold onto Ciaran’s kayak. Ciaran then safely towed him back to shore. The man was subsequently taken to hospital, where he made a full recovery.

 

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