Carlow native Garda involved in saving a woman from the river barrow receives national recognition
Carlow native Garda Brendan Murphy along with Garda Colman Curran received national recognition for saving a woman from the River Barrow earlier this year
Both Garda Colman Curran and Carlow man Garda Brendan Murphy have gotten national recognition for their "Swift, brave, and considered actions" after saving a woman from strong currents of the River Barrow earlier this year in Athy.
Garda Brendan Murphy is a native of Rathvilly, County Carlow.
The two have received national recognition for their efforts from Water Safety Ireland at their National Awards Ceremony 2024 that took place on the 3rd of October 2024 in the Hibernia Centre, Dublin Castle.
From Water Safety Ireland:
"On Saturday the 3rd of August 2024, Gardaí in Athy, Kildare were notified of a woman in distress in the River Barrow. Gardaí Coleman Curran and Brendan Murphy ran to the scene, and Garda Curran entered the water and brought the woman to safety with the assistance of Garda Murphy.
The woman re-entered the water and was carried downstream by the current. Garda Curran re-entered the water, caught up with her and held onto her while Garda Murphy threw a ringbuoy to Garda Curran. Garda Murphy successfully pulled both Garda Curran and the female to safety and she made a full recovery.
Well done Coleman and Brendan for helping this woman in distress."