Galway volunteers awarded special COVID-19 medals by Defence Minister

Members of the Galway units of the Civil Defense have been honoured for their work during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Defence Minister Simon Coveney awarded almost 1,500 volunteers specially designed medals during a presentation at Croke Park this week. 

It's a mark of thanks for the role played by Civil Defense volunteers during the pandemic. 

Louie Casserly is a volunteer based in Oranmore - she explains the work the five Galway units carried out during COVID-19.