Lord Killanin, a vice-president of the RNLl in Ireland, with (r.) Coxswain Thomas Walsh and (I.) Acting Motor Mechanic John Devereux of Kilmore Quay. For his leadership, determination and exceptional courage when Kilmore Quay's 37' Oakley lifeboat capsized and righted herself twice on service on Christmas Eve, Coxswain Walsh has been awarded the silver medal for gallantry; the bronze medal has been awarded to John Devereux..