'They couldn't have done more': Positive outcome as Limerick firemen rescue dog from river

TWO Limerick firefighters have been praised for their bravery after they successfully rescued a deaf and blind dog from the river Shannon.

Noel and Shelley Keary, Monaleen, and their springer spaniel Ruby visited Limerick Fire Station at Mulgrave Street to thank firefighters who risked their lives to save the dog.

Having entered the river at Plassey, the firefighters - Ian Jones and Mike Fitzgerald -  had to use a knife to carefully cut Ruby free and bring her back to the river bank.

Both told the Limerick Leader / Limerick Live they were delighted to welcome Shelley and Ruby to the fire station and that it's great to see a "positive outcome”.

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Shelley explained that Ruby missed her footing, fell four feet down on an embankment into the river and that the water’s flow brought her downstream. 

“It was too deep there. I couldn't get in after her so after about an hour of trying to get to her and hearing her crying in the distance I decided to call 999,” she said.

During their visit to Limerick Fire Station, the Kearys presented a big hamper to the firemen and all the crew as a token of their appreciation.

Shelley explained that they rehomed Ruby around six years and “couldn’t be without her now”.

Mike Fitzgerald and Ian Jones had to use a knife to carefully cut Ruby free and bring her back to the river bank | PICTURE: Adrian Butler

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