A 26-YEAR-OLD Kilkenny woman rescued by two men who later drowned has been described by neighbours in the quiet country village where she lived as “a kind, intelligent and free-spirited young girl” who they fear will be deeply impacted by the tragedy.

THE heartbroken fiancée of one of two brave men who drowned saving two swimmers, is praying for the recovery of the second victim.

THE father of a man lost at sea pleaded with people last night not to judge the couple whose decision to swim in rough sea conditions on Sunday led to a rescue attempt that cost his son his life.