Cork grandfather's first-aid training kicks in as he saves choking child

Paul Curtin who saved a toddler from choking on MacCurtain Street, Cork. Picture: Dan Linehan

A man who saved a choking toddler from almost certain death has urged people to learn basic first aid.

Paul Curtin, from Castlemagner in North Cork, said the life-saving 'back-blow' technique he used to save the child's life is simple and easy to learn and can make the difference between life and death.