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National Bravery Awards winner Brendan Grimes

National Bravery Awards winner Brendan Grimes

Update: 2025-12-05

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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.

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National Bravery Awards winner Brendan Grimes

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