'Claddagh royalty': Galway fishermen who rescued paddleboarders honoured

Patrick Oliver with his son Morgan have been honoured at a mayoral reception. Picture: Ray Ryan

The two Galway fishermen who rescued two paddleboarders in August have been honoured at a mayoral reception.

Mayor of Galway Mike Cubbard described Patrick Oliver and his son Morgan as “Claddagh royalty” when he presented them with a framed presentation scroll and a bronze model of a traditional Irish currach.