President praises community heroes in Cork

The spirit of volunteerism and battling through tough times was lauded at a number of events in Cork at the weekend by President Michael D Higgins.

Yesterday, he recognised the contribution of crews past and present when he visited the Courtmacsherry Lifeboat Station in West Cork.

The local community celebrated its history over the weekend and the time and skill given by its volunteers, including the lifeboat service’s key role following the 1915 sinking of the Lusitania, the 1979 Fastnet yacht race tragedy, and last year’s sinking of the Tit Bonhomme in Glandore harbour.