This is a remarkable story.
As Irish people we're often prone to hyperbole as we describe people who we admire/look up to/buy us a pint as heroes. It seems though that Dublin native and singer songwriter supremo Damien Dempsey is truly worthy of that title today.
Mark Ronan, a caller to
South East Radio's Morning Mix, this morning told host Alan Corcoran that, following the
Strawberry Fest in Enniscorthy, Wexford last night, he happened to spot two young males in the River Slaney who appeared to be struggling in the water. Mr Ronan, a retired member of the New Ross Fire Service, immediately suspected that the two men were in difficulty and shouted to anyone nearby who might be abe to help.
A man, identified on the radio show as Damien Dempsey, stepped forward, removed his shoes and subsequently jumped into the water and towed one of the men to safety using a blanket of some sort, while the second male swam to the safety of the shore.
Dempsey, still soaking wet, then picked up his shoes and simply walked off.
Listen to the entire call and Mr Ronan's eyewitness account by either clicking on the link included on South East Radio's official Facebook page or listening here:
We have contacted Damien Dempsey's people and are awaiting a response, but if you do have any more information on the incident please do let us know by emailing Editorial@JOE.ie.
