Ballycotton salutes their superhero garda

Garda Mick O’Brien became a social media sensation when a video of him directing traffic in the east Cork village went viral during the first lockdown

Garda Mike O’Brien being presented with the artwork, from Jerry Lynch; the chairman of Ballycotton Development.

The seaside village of Ballycotton in County Cork has paid a special tribute to its own superhero following his retirement.

Garda Mick O’Brien became a social media sensation when a video of him directing traffic in the village went viral during the first lockdown.