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Community ‘shocked and saddened’ over siblings’ deaths in Ballybunion incident

The siblings who died in a suspected drowning incident off Ballybunion Beach have been named locally. The brother and sister, who got into difficulty in the water in Co Kerry on Thursday evening, were pronounced dead at the scene. They have been ...

05 Aug 2022 at 20:23

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Teenage boy dies after water-related incident in North Kildare

A teenage boy has died following a water-related incident in the Grand Canal located in North Kildare. When asked about the incident by the Leinster Leader, a spokesperson for An Garda Síochána said: "At approximately 5.40pm on Saturday, May 11,...

13 May 2024 at 10:05

RIP - Man (20s) found dead after drowning in disused quarry in Laois

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Man drowns in disused Laois quarry

A file has been sent to the Laois Coroner following the death of a man in Portarlington earlier this week. Laois Gardaí confirmed they recovered the body of a male from a disused quarry off the Lea Road in Portarlington on Monday, July 30. ...

02 Aug 2024 at 20:12

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Tributes paid as famous songwriter Johnny Duhan named as Galway drowning victim

A man who died while swimming off the coast of Co Galway has been named as renowned singer-songwriter Johnny Duhan. Taoiseach Simon Harris has led tributes to Mr Duhan, 74, who had written songs recorded by artists such as Christy Moore, ...

12 Nov 2024 at 22:43

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Investigation under way after siblings drown off Ballybunion Beach

Post-mortem examinations are due to get under way after a brother and sister were suspected to have drowned off Ballybunion Beach, Co Kerry. Emergency services were called to the beach on Thursday evening after they were alerted that a ...

05 Aug 2022 at 13:18

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Tragedy as Irish tourist dies in drowning at Spanish hotspot

An Irish man has died after a drowning tragedy near the popular holiday resort of Salou in Spain. The tragic incident occurred on Wednesday a beach known as La Pedrera, close to the resort town of Salou which is very popular with ...

30 May 2024 at 12:58

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Water Safety Ireland issues appeal to Carlow public after tragic drownings

With two tragic drownings this week, and an average of 9 drownings per month in Ireland, Irish Water Safety has issued a warning to swimmers in Carlow and across Ireland during this spell of good weather. Roger Sweeney, acting ...

13 Jul 2022 at 19:53

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Young man from Carlow awarded for saving mother and daughter from drowning

The Garda Youth Awards were held in the Midlands Park Hotel in Portlaoise over the weekend. Miley Doran, a young man from Carlow, who saved a mother and daughter from drowning in the river Barrow, was awarded at the ceremony. ...

06 Nov 2023 at 09:13

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Funeral details announced for songwriter Johnny Duhan following tragic Galway drowning

The funeral details for famous singer-songwriter Johnny Duhan have been announced after his death while swimming off the coast of Co Galway earlier this week. The 74-year-old’s body was found following a search after he was ...

14 Nov 2024 at 15:51

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Taoiseach ‘shocked and saddened’ by death of siblings in suspected drowning

The Taoiseach has offered his condolences to the families and friends of siblings who died in a “heart-breaking tragedy” in Ballybunion, Co Kerry. Micheal Martin said: “We’re all deeply shocked and saddened at this very ...

05 Aug 2022 at 18:25

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'Remarkable rescuers' 19 lives saved from drowning to receive recognition at National Awards

Water Safety Ireland are set to recognise remarkable rescuers who have saved 19 lives from drowning. The rescuers will receive recognition at Water Safety Ireland's National Annual Awards Ceremony at The Hibernia ...

02 Oct 2024 at 18:32

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Water Safety Ireland issues appeal after tragic drownings

With two tragic drownings this week, and an average of 9 drownings per month in Ireland, Irish Water Safety has issued a warning to swimmers during this spell of good weather. Roger Sweeney, acting CEO of Water ...

13 Jul 2022 at 16:26

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