Union Hall searcher dies in fall while installing stairs

Two investigations have been launched following the death of a father-of-three who just a few weeks ago took part in the major search following the sinking of the trawler Tit Bonhomme.

Kevin Hodnett, 29, was installing stairs in a newly built house in West Cork when he fell and died. The accident happened at 8.30am yesterday at Lowertown, Schull.

Mr Hodnett, who was living in Goleen, was pronounced dead at the scene and his body was taken to Cork University Hospital for an autopsy.