Award recognises Tit Bonhomme rescue efforts

The people of Union Hall and the rescue services have been presented with a Cork Person of the Month award in recognition of their heroic and inspirational efforts in the wake of the Tit Bonhomme trawler tragedy.

Bill Deasy and Fr Pierce Cormac accepted the award yesterday on behalf of all the people and agencies involved in the 26-day search and recovery operation.

Five men died when the Tit Bonhomme trawler went down at the mouth of Glandore Harbour on Jan 15.