Bravery awards for those who 'risked their own lives to aid others in peril' 

Niamh McMahon, Clonakilty, Co Cork, who received a bronze medal for her actions in the rescue of four young men off Inchydoney Beach. Picture: Maxwells

Two women who rescued four men drowning off the Cork coast, a teenager who gave CPR to save his father's life, and a man who rescued an elderly neighbour from a house fire were among 25 people to receive awards for bravery.

Ceann Comhairle Seán Ó Fearghaíl issued the National Bravery Awards to those who “risked their own lives to aid others in peril".