Cork heroes including teenager, surfers and gardaí to be honoured for their bravery

This year’s recipients are from Clare, Cork, Dublin, Galway, Waterford, Westmeath and Wexford

Carlos Amaya (left) and Aaron O'Callaghan (right) receiving the SEIKO Just In Time Awards and Rescue Appreciation Awards at Water Safety Ireland's National Awards Ceremony in October. They will also be honoured at a special ceremony in Dublin on Friday. Photo: Sam Boal/Collins Photos

A teenager who bravely entered the water to try to save a friend and two gardaí who rescued a man from a burning building are just some of the Cork heroes to be honoured at a special ceremony in Dublin on Friday.

In all, 23 National Bravery Awards will be issued to people around the country who risked their lives to aid others in peril.