Hero teen meets boy she rescued from River Lee

The father of boy who was saved from drowning in the River Lee has hailed his teenage rescuer a hero.

Joe Plunkett said things could have ended tragically for his son, Joe, 13, were it not for the bravery of 14-year-old Clodagh Hayes.

“Clodagh is a hero and deserves all the praise in the world. She’s a very brave girl. We are just so delighted she was there at the time and had the confidence to do what she did,” said Mr Plunkett.