limerick hero

yankinlk

http://www.breakingnews.ie/ireland/woman-hailed-hero-for-keeping-boy-alive-after-his-heart-stops-four-times-651469.html

..Quick-thinking Amanda Begley, 20, from Carew Park, Limerick, dashed to the boy's aid after he collapsed face down in a field outside her home on Sunday night.
Ms Begley, who trained in first aid last year, turned the boy on his back, dialled 999 and gave paramedics her location before she then performed CPR on the boy for about 20 minutes until an ambulance crew arrived....

Green Giant

Seeing as the media can't stick the boot into Limerick quick enough, I hope they're all over this. This is far more worthy of airtime and newspaper space than any of the city's (admittedly in the very small minority) scum who seem to be glamorised for their past sins

paulers06

Read this story yesterday, what an amazing person. Don't think I'd have reacted as well

seachto7

Instead, some random rugby player will be called a "hero".

Insect Overlord

seachto7 wrote: »

Instead, some random rugby player will be called a "hero".

Kilcoyne was class against Georgia, in fairness.

seachto7

An File wrote: »

Kilcoyne was class against Georgia, in fairness.

The oval ball talks in this town.

washman3

An File wrote: »

Kilcoyne was class against Georgia, in fairness.

My Grandmother would have been class against Georgia..!! They were totally useless.

washman3

Getting back on topic, hats off to this young lady. What incredible fast thinking. Freedom of the city for her.:)
Best of luck to the young boy. Hopes he makes a full and speedy recovery.