Fifty Year Wait But Irish Navy Heroes Of LÉ Cliona Eventually Honoured

News from the Celtic League:

‘Four Naval Service crew who saved up to 100 lives on board a patrol ship that caught fire off the south coast have been given military honours – more than half a century after the event.

Cdr Pat O’Mahony (86), able stoker Bill Mynes (73) and chief engine room artificer Maurice “Mossie” Egan (84) had to wait 54 years for their actions to be recognised by the military authorities.’

Here’s the full report from Lorna Siggins in the Irish Times about how swift action after a depth charge exploded prematurely during a naval exercise undoubtedly saved all the crew members (link):

http://www.irishtimes.com/…/swift-and-selfless-endeavours-a…

Related links:

http://www.irishexaminer.com/…/le-cliona-crew-to-finally-be…

http://www.defence.ie/…/R…/FEE32EE1F573CC158025802100544280…

Image; LÉ Cliona – Flower class corvette

BERNARD MOFFATT
Public Relations Officer Mannin Branch

Issued by: The Mannin branch of the Celtic League.

TEL: 01624 877918 or 07624 491609

07/09/16

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