Man saves unconscious girlfriend from Limerick blaze

A man has been hailed a hero after saving his unconscious girlfriend from her burning home after a Christmas candle fell on a blanket while she slept.

Man saves unconscious girlfriend from Limerick blaze
Tue, 30 Dec, 2014 - 00:00
David Raleigh

Dermot Kelly, 52, ran into a smoke-filled house on Walnut Court, Kennedy Park, Limerick and pulled partner Brigid Dillon, 44, to safety from the flames.

She had fallen asleep on a couch in her living room.

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