Cork teen who lost legs in farm accident honoured at Garda awards ceremony

Kinsale’s Joey Hurley’s resilience facing the loss of his uncle and best friend in a fishing accident in December 2023 was also highlighted at the ceremony

Eileen Ferguson and Elaine Stuart accept a Special Achievement Award on behalf of Féile O’Sullivan from Assistant Commissioner Eileen Foster, Kevin O’Shea, regional manager of SuperValu, and Chief Superintendent Vincent O’Sullivan, Bandon, at the 30th annual West Cork Garda Youth Awards at the Kinsale Hotel & Spa, in association with SuperValu and media partner the Irish Examiner. Pictures: Chani Anderson

A teenager who lost both legs in a tractor accident in West Cork last summer was among a host of young people honoured at a prestigious garda awards ceremony.

Féile O’Sullivan suffered catastrophic injuries in the accident in Allihies last July. Since then, she has undergone more than 60 surgeries at Crumlin children's hospital.