Irishman drowns in holiday tragedy

A holiday in the Canary Islands turned to tragedy when a 19-year-old Co Leitrim man drowned within 24 hours of arriving at the Playa del Ingles resort on Gran Canaria.

Michael Clancy, the only son of Michael and Marie Clancy of Carrick Road, Manorhamilton, drowned in a swimming accident on Sunday night.

Michael and a number of pals from his home town had arrived on Saturday to begin their holiday at the resort.