A young man has died after getting into difficulty in a river in Co Cavan on Sunday.
The man, who was in his 20s, was taken from the Annalee River at Drumaraw, near Ballyhaise, but could not be saved. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Emergency services responded to the incident, with gardai and rescue teams attending the location. The exact circumstances surrounding how the man got into difficulty in the water are not yet clear.
The Annalee River runs through the Cavan countryside, passing through Ballyhaise, a small village in the north of the county. The area is a quiet rural stretch of water, and the incident has shocked the local community.
No further details about the man have been released at this time. A file is expected to be prepared for the coroner.
This is the latest in a series of water-related tragedies across Ireland in recent times, with water safety groups repeatedly urging people to take care near rivers, lakes, and coastlines, particularly during the summer months.
Water Safety Ireland has consistently highlighted the dangers of open water swimming and urged the public never to swim alone, always to be aware of currents and water conditions, and to keep a safe distance from riverbanks where ground can be unstable.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information is asked to contact local gardai.
So sad, thoughts with his family. These river accidents happen way too often in summer, people just don’t realise how dangerous they can be even in calm looking water.