Ireland

NI firefighter leaves retirement party to save 28 calves trapped in slurry tank

John Holmes has served 42 years in the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service

NI firefighter John Holmes helps rescue 28 calves in Co Armagh.
NI firefighter John Holmes helps rescue 28 calves in Co Armagh.
Cormac Pearson, PA
Wed Aug 02 2023 - 08:03 • 1 MIN READ

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