Fire-stricken family salutes the local rescue services

WE wish to express our deep gratitude to the members of the fire service in Clonakilty and Bandon for their professionalism and prompt action in tackling a fire at our home last weekend.

Late on Friday night/Saturday morning I had to call the emergency services as the safety of our family and home were in grave danger.

At 1.10am as I sleepily watched a late night movie on TV, I heard a bang and assumed it was one of my young children falling out of bed yet again.