Kinsale lifeboat rescue hero jailed for seven years on drugs charges

The coxswain of a RNLI lifeboat, honoured for his role in helping to rescue up to 30 people, including 23 trainees aboard a Tall Ship off Kinsale Harbour five years ago, was jailed for seven years on drugs charges.

Liam O'Connell from Presentation Terrace, Kinsale, Co Cork had stored €269,000 worth of cannabis, cocaine and ecstasy at his home.