Kiss of life for Blarney Castle heart attack survivor

His last visit to one of Ireland’s most famous tourist attractions ended in drama but it was all about hugs and tears of joy yesterday as US tourist David Motte returned to Blarney Castle to say thank you to those who saved his life.

David, from North Carolina, and his wife, Joy, scaled the castle effortlessly and kissed its stone just five months after his dramatic airlift from its ramparts in cardiac arrest.