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07/08/2007
Two Killed In Separate Drownings
Gardai are investigating two separate drownings in which a man and woman died.
The body of a man was found on Lahinch beach in Co. Clare on Monday night.
It is believed that the body is that of a 19-year-old man from Clontarf in Co. Dublin, who is reported to have gone for a swim in the early hours of Monday morning following a night out with friends.
An Englishwoman in her 50s died while diving in the seaside area of the Maharees in Co. Derry on Monday afternoon.
It was reported that the woman was part of a diving party, which included her husband and son.
It is believed that she lapsed into unconsciousness after completing a dive.
Post-mortem examinations are due to be carried out on both bodies today.
(KMcA)
The body of a man was found on Lahinch beach in Co. Clare on Monday night.
It is believed that the body is that of a 19-year-old man from Clontarf in Co. Dublin, who is reported to have gone for a swim in the early hours of Monday morning following a night out with friends.
An Englishwoman in her 50s died while diving in the seaside area of the Maharees in Co. Derry on Monday afternoon.
It was reported that the woman was part of a diving party, which included her husband and son.
It is believed that she lapsed into unconsciousness after completing a dive.
Post-mortem examinations are due to be carried out on both bodies today.
(KMcA)
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