Double tragedy stuns locals

Two communities in west Waterford were yesterday trying to deal with the shock of the double tragedy in Kinsale.

Funeral arrangements have yet to be made for Liam Coffey, from Cappoquin, and Michael Coleman, from Dungarvan, who were pronounced dead at a cottage in the Co Cork tourist town. Both were aged 22.

They were both from families well known in their own communities, with those who knew them describing the Colemans and Coffeys as “highly respected, of high standing in the area”.