Nominations are open for the Children of Ireland awards, which recognise brave and talented children who make a contribution to Irish society.

MICKEY HARTE never had a smaller audience but he rarely got a bigger response either.

Members of the public are being urged to put forward candidates for the national Children of Ireland Awards as the closing date of August 20 approaches.

By Mark Evans A BRAVE little girl who saved her father’s life revealed last night: “I was nervous and scared but it came as second nature to me.”