LÉ Cliona crew to finally be honoured over 1962 naval fire

The brave actions of four crew members of a Naval Service ship, which nearly sunk after an incident off Cork Harbour in 1962, are to be finally recognised.

Following a lengthy campaign, the Department of Defence has decided it will present Scrolls of Commendation to four of the crew of LÉ Cliona, one posthumously.

Former defence minister Simon Coveney initiated a review of the actions of crew members after a campaign was launched to have their bravery recognised.