'Superhero' Clare boy, 5, receives bravery award for prompt action after mother collapsed at home

Ben Holland from Killaloe to be presented with medal from national Ambulance Service for his 'calm' response to the emergency

Kieth Mullane, Assistant Chief Ambulance Officer Midwest, and Dan New, Advanced Paramedic, presenting Ben Holland with his NAS bravery Medal at St Michael's Infant School in Limerick.

A five-year-old boy from Killaloe, Co Clare, has received a bravery award from the National Ambulance Service (NAS) for his heroic actions when his mother collapsed at home last month.

Ben Holland’s mother Jennie said she was still in shock at how he handled the incident.