Home is the hero home from the sea

WHEN the remains of missing diver Billy O’Connor were brought ashore on Saturday, the 150 people who had gathered on Kilmore Quay applauded. The hero had finally returned home.

Mr O’Connor died while diving in the search for Pat Colfer, the skipper of the Rising Sun. Mr Colfer, a father-of-two from Slade in Co Wexford, has been missing since the boat capsized on November 29.

As the search Mr Colfer continued off the Wexford coast yesterday for the 12th day, Tommy O’Connor said he and his family can now finally grieve. He said the family’s thoughts and prayers are now with the relatives Mr Colfer.Mr O’Connor’s removal takes place tonight at 7pm. His funeral takes place at noon tomorrow from his parish Church in New Ross. His family still have no idea what caused the experienced diver to drown.