VIDEO: 'Hero' Bríd wins prestigious award for 'Someone Like Me' video

12-year-old Bríd Courtney from Ardfert, Co Kerry has won a prestigious national award for her inspirational essay video entitled ‘Someone Like Me’.

The award was presented by Minister of State for New Communities, Culture, Equality and Drugs Strategy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin at at a special ceremony held in Farmleigh House in Dublin on Thursday.

The award ceremony saw primary school students from around the country arrive at Farmleigh House as part of a national essay competition hosted by the Department of Justice and Equality to promote positive attitudes towards disability in primary schools.