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# heroism

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Local garda swims out and rescues man who'd jumped from a bridge in Sligo
Off-duty soldier rescues 1-year-old nephew after he fell into the freezing River Barrow
12 acts of everyday heroism that will instantly put a smile on your face
Watch: Paco the chihuahua puts paid to armed robbery