A young carer beamed with pride yesterday when she was honoured for looking after her younger brother who has intellectual disabilities and behavioural issues.

A selfless daughter who took her parents into her home to care for them full time is Ireland’s Carer of the Year.

Donagh O’Sullivan from Glengarriff has secured the Young Carer of the Year title, while Jennifer Carroll was one of 22 family carers from across Ireland honoured yesterday for their caring roles.