West Cork native marks another first for women in naval service 

Patricia O'Sullivan, from Ballydehob, is the first woman in the navy to be promoted to the rank of chief petty officer

Chief petty officer Patricia O'Sullivan with her new rank markings, alongside fellow petty officer, and brother, Donal O'Sullivan.

For the third time this year a woman has created 'a first' in naval service history.

Patricia O'Sullivan, from Ballydehob in West Cork, has just become the first woman in the navy to be promoted to the rank of chief petty officer (CPO).