€225k for fisherman fiance’s death

The fiancee of the skipper of the Pere Charles trawler, which sank off the Wexford coast nine years ago, has settled her High Court action over his death for €225,000.

€225k for fisherman fiance’s death

Thomas Hennessy, 30, was the skipper on board the trawler when it went down close to Hook Head on the evening of January 10, 2007. Five men, including Mr Hennessy, lost their lives in the tragedy just a few miles from shore and as they returned to harbour after a day fishing along the south-east coast.

In the High Court yesterday, Mr Justice Kevin Cross approved the €225,000 settlement for Mr Hennessy’s partner Louise Doyle and their children and sympathised with the family on their sad loss in such a terrible tragedy.

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