Teen, 13, drowns in ‘tragic accident’ at reservoir

Teenagers paid tribute online last night to their friend who drowned in what the Irish Coast Guard said was "a tragic accident" at a reservoir in Co Louth.

The 13-year-old, named locally as Gareth McGuirk, is believed to have gone to the Rose Hall reservoir to swim with friends because of the hot weather.

A number of the youngsters went into the lake, but after a few minutes Gareth got into difficulties. Despite efforts by his friends, they were unable to rescue him.