07/03/2013

Deaths Of Father And Daughter A 'Tragic Accident'

Gardai have reported that they are treating the deaths of a father and daughter as a 'tragic accident'.

Their bodies were recovered from the sea in west Cork close to their home, following an extensive search on Wednesday.

They have been named as Martin McCarthy, 50, of Foilnamuck and his three-year-old daughter Clarissa.

Mr McCarthy's wife is currently being comforted by relatives.

(CD)

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