Twins honoured for service on the seas

If you ever doubted that the best of things comes in pairs, perhaps Darryl and Declan Barry will make you think again.

The twin brothers from Waterford City have helped save dozens of lives and were last night announced Volunteers of the Year.

In Jan 2010, the Barry twins set up Waterford Marine Search and Rescue to provide their native city with a voluntary 24-hour, 365-days-a-year search and rescue service. Since then, the organisation has grown to involve 40 volunteers and helped to save 69 lives.