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Chief Superintendent Jane Humphries and Minister of State Jerry Buttimer, TD presenting Garda Conor Craig and Garda Kevin Memery with their awards. PIC: David Branigan
Two Louth Gardaí have been recognised for their quick thinking and bravery after rescuing a man from a swampy field earlier this year.
On March 1st, 2025, Gardaí were alerted to a man in distress in the Droomgoolestown area near Charleville, Dunleer. Upon arrival, Garda Conor Craig located the individual, who had become trapped in a swampy section of a tillage field and was sinking rapidly.
Reacting swiftly, Garda Craig and his colleague, Garda Kevin Memery, leaned over the edge of the swampy area and managed to pull the man to safety before he was fully submerged.
The man, who had been exposed to cold water for an extended period, showed signs of potential hypothermia. Emergency services arrived shortly afterwards, and he was taken by ambulance to hospital, where he made a full recovery.
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In recognition of their courageous actions, Gardaí Craig and Memery were honoured with Lifesaving Bravery Awards at the Water Safety Ireland Awards 2025, held on October 21st.
The awards were presented by Chief Superintendent Jane Humphries and Minister of State Jerry Buttimer, TD.
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