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PODCAST: Roscommon sub-aqua members 'chilled' after death of two divers in Portroe

Jul 6, 2020 15:38
By Shannonside News
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PODCAST: Roscommon sub-aqua members 'chilled' after death of two divers in Portroe

Investigations are continuing into the death of two brothers who drowned while diving in Portroe in Tipperary yesterday.

42-year-old Fergus and 34-year-old Philip Brophy from Ballybrittas in Co. Laois are said to have been very experienced divers.

Post mortems are being carried out today.

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Members of the Roscommon Sub Aqua Club were also at the centre on a training exercise with new recruits when word spread that divers were in difficulty.

Regional Diving Officer Bernie McCarrick says they offered their assistance - she spoke to MaryClaire on today's Let's Talk:

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