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Buncrana pier hero Davitt Walsh says he hopes to play role in baby Rioghnach-Ann's life

The local hero who rescued a baby from a sinking car in Buncrana, has said he hopes to play a rol...
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13.57 6 Apr 2016


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Buncrana pier hero Davitt Walsh says he hopes to play role in baby Rioghnach-Ann's life

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13.57 6 Apr 2016


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The local hero who rescued a baby from a sinking car in Buncrana, has said he hopes to play a role in the infant's life.

Davitt Walsh bravely swam out to a family who came into difficulty last month, after their car slipped on algae at a pier and went into the water.

Walsh saved the life of four-month-old Rioghnack-Ann when her father Sean McGrotty broke one of the windows of the car and transferred her into Davitt Walsh's arms.

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Father Sean, along with four other close relatives who were in the car, all perished when they went under water.

Earlier this week, Walsh posted a public message, thanking all those who contacted him while also describing baby Rioghnach-Ann's mother Louise as 'an inspiration.'

The 29-year-old also wrote about how he hopes to play a role in Rioghnach-Ann's life.

 

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While reflecting today on all that has happened, I would like to say that I am overwhelmed by all the messages and posts...

Posted by Davitt Walsh on Monday, 4 April 2016

In the aftermath of the horrific event, Davitt Walsh was hailed a hero and a campaign was swiftly launched, calling for Walsh to be nominated for a Presidential award.


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