Buncrana tragedy hero to receive gallantry award

Buncrana tragedy hero Davitt Walsh is set to receive an award for gallantry from the Transport Minister this evening.

A hero rescuer who saved a baby from a pier side drowning tragedy that claimed five other lives has been awarded a gold medal for bravery at sea.

Without a thought for his safety, Davitt Walsh swam out into Buncrana harbour in Co Donegal in March to reach six family members trapped in a car that slid from a slipway into Lough Swilly.