Warm tributes to sea victim

Tributes have been paid to the experienced fisherman and father of three whose body was recovered from the water off West Cork on Thursday.

John Gerard Lowney, who died in an accident at Dinish Pier in Castletownbere, was described last night as a well-liked and hugely respected man who was devoted to his family.

Fine Gael TD, Noel Harrington, who knew him well, said he will be sorely missed.