Cork woman named Carer of the Year following husband's life-altering car accident

Breda Morrissey from Ballyvolane was awarded for her work in caring for her husband Timmy, who became a quadriplegic due to severe head injuries sustained in the crash

Breda Morrissey and her husband Timmy: Breda, from Ballyvolane, Cork, has been named Family Carer of the Year 2023. Picture: Mark Stedman

A Cork woman who has been caring for her husband following a life-altering car accident has been named Family Carer of the Year.

Breda Morrissey from Ballyvolane, Co Cork, was applauded for her work in caring for her husband Timmy at the annual awards ceremony in Dublin, hosted by Miriam O'Callaghan.