Today, at 12 noon, The Ceann Comhairle, Verona Murphy will present 22 National Bravery Awards to individuals from across Ireland who risked their own lives to aid others in peril.  We spoke to y one of those who will be recognised for their heroic deeds at today’s ceremony. Brendan Grimes from Skerries saved a man from drowning on a cold damp morning in August of 1963, before keeping it quiet for the next 60 years. Brendan told us his story this morning.

Today, at 12 noon, The Ceann Comhairle, Verona Murphy will present 22 National Bravery Awards to individuals from across Ireland who risked their own lives to aid others in peril. We spoke to y one of those who will be recognised for their heroic deeds at today’s ceremony. Brendan Grimes from Skerries saved a man from drowning on a cold damp morning in August of 1963, before keeping it quiet for the next 60 years. Brendan told us his story this morning.

Today, at 12 noon, The Ceann Comhairle, Verona Murphy&nbsp;will present&nbsp;22 National Bravery Awards to individuals from across Ireland who risked their own lives to aid others in peril.&nbsp;&nbsp;We spoke to y one of those who will be&nbsp;recognised&nbsp;for their heroic deeds at today’s ceremony. Brendan Grimes from Skerries saved a&nbsp;man from drowning&nbsp;on a cold damp morning&nbsp;in August of 1963, before keeping it quiet for the next 60 years. Brendan told us his story this morning.

National Bravery Awards winner Brendan Grimes

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Presented by Anton Savage, a seasoned broadcaster and communications expert, this show has everything you need – and want – to know first thing each morning, brought to you with insight, intelligence and wit.  CONVERSATION THAT COUNTS | Ireland’s national independent talk station for news, sport, analysis and entertainment Listen to Newstalk at http://newstalk.com/listenlive | Download the GoLoud app now, the new home for Newstalk

Presented by&nbsp;Anton Savage,&nbsp;a seasoned broadcaster and communications expert, this show has everything you need – and want – to know first thing each morning, brought to you with&nbsp;insight,&nbsp;intelligence&nbsp;and wit.&nbsp;CONVERSATION THAT COUNTS | Ireland’s national independent talk station for news, sport, analysis and entertainmentListen to Newstalk at&nbsp;<a href="http://newstalk.com/listenlive" rel="noopener noreferrer">http://newstalk.com/listenlive</a>&nbsp;| Download the GoLoud app now, the new home for Newstalk

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