Laois teens win awards for saving schoolmate's life
Two teenagers from St Fergal’s College in Ireland were honored with CPR 4 Schools Heroes Awards for saving a classmate from drowning. The students utilized their training to perform CPR and contact emergency services after a swimming incident.
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St Fergal’s College principal Carole Devine with award-winners Emmanuel Collins Begadon, MJ Muldowney and former deputy principal PJ Delaney. Photo: CPR 4 Schools
Carmel Hayes TWO Laois teenagers who saved a schoolmate’s life have won Schools Heroes Awards for their remarkable efforts and courage.
The heroic 14-year-olds from St Fergal’s College, Rathdowney were honoured for their lifesaving actions by the Irish Heart Foundation (IHF), the national heart and stroke charity.
First year Emmanuel Collins Begadon and second year MJ Muldowney were among a group of St Fergal’s students who put their IHF CPR 4 Schools training into lifesaving practice, during a frightening emergency on a local river.
The IHF announced today that Emmanuel and MJ have been awarded CPR 4 Schools Heroes Awards for their bravery and quick response.
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