Santa moved to tears as dozens of courageous children honoured in Cork extravaganza

Deserving children and their families honoured by Cork City Hospitals Children’s Club Christmas Extravaganza at event in Páirc Uí Chaoimh

Robert Levi, 15, from Carrigaline, waits to see Santa at the Cork City Hospitals Children's Club Christmas Extravaganza in Páirc Uí Chaoimh. Pictures: Chani Anderson

A teenage girl who stepped in and took care of her younger siblings as their sister faced an agonising battle in hospital was among those celebrated at an emotional event in Cork.

17-year-old Ciana O’Beaglaoi was among the dozens of deserving children and their families honoured by Cork City Hospitals Children’s Club Christmas Extravaganza for their immense courage and resilience.