Swimmers are being urged to only swim in beaches that are supervised by lifeguards.

The section of river where 17-year-old Christopher O’Sullivan got into difficulties and later died has been used by local swimmers for generations.

A 17-year-old boy was fighting for his life last night after he was caught underwater for over 25 minutes.

HEALTH insurers, weight loss advisers and phone firms have been heavily criticised over their failure to ensure adverts for their products contain full and accurate information.

WEST Cork has suffered another sea tragedy in the immediate aftermath of the Bantry Bay disaster when a man was swept into the water while fishing.