The Kerryhead Rescuers Honoured

Sunday 26th July 1964; A photo taken at the Imperial Hotel Tralee when members of the Stella Maris Rowing Club in Dublin came to Tralee to make presentations to the principal rescuers of Seaman Jimmy Whelan off Kerryhead. In front handing over the gifts are L to R: Tommy Tyrell, brother of the victim Seaman John Tyrell, heroes Patrick O'Connor, Sargeant William McCarthy and Timothy Casey and Paddy Whelan, brother of the rescued man.