Divers recover teen’s body from quarry lake

The body of an 18-year-old boy was recovered from a quarry outside Wexford town after a swimming outing with friends went horribly wrong.

Divers recover teen’s body  from  quarry lake

The body of Alan Murphy, from Larkins Cross, Barntown, just outside Wexford town, was taken from the bottom of the scenic Forth Mountain quarry at 7.30am yesterday by members of Wexford Sub Aqua Club who resumed the search at first light.

The teenager’s mother, Mary, was standing at the side of the quarry, being comforted by family and friends when his body was brought to the surface.

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