Fisherman brothers to be laid to rest today

The three brothers who drowned off the Co Waterford coast will be buried today but the boat in which they made their tragic last fishing expedition remains at sea, unable to be brought ashore because of poor weather.

A number of investigations are underway into what caused the accident which claimed the lives of Paul, 49, Kenny, 47, and Shane, 44, Bolger while they were out tending to their lobster pots about half a mile from Tramore on Wednesday.

However, Garda investigators, the Marine Casualty Investigation Board, and the Health and Safety Authority have been unable to start examining the 20ft fishing punt used by the brothers as it is still in the water.