Mother praises rescue crew who tried to save daughter

The mother of 14-year-old Aoife Winterlich ,who died in a scouting accident at Hook Head, paid tribute to rescue services “who did everything possible” to save her.

In a statement at the end of an inquest into her daughter’s death, Anne Winterlich said the loss has left a huge void for the family.

“Our beautiful Aoife, so adorable and funny in nature,” she said. “She had a kind disposition, so creative, a wonderful artist. We are left with such a huge void in our lives, we will love and miss her forever.”