Coroner pays tribute to men who died attempting Cork rescue

The West Cork Coroner has paid tribute to the heroic efforts of two Cork men who drowned in a rescue attempt last September.

The West Cork Coroner has paid tribute to the heroic efforts of two Cork men who drowned in a rescue attempt last September.

Businessman Peter O’Keeffe and student Jonathan Herlihy died after coming to the aid of a young couple in difficulty off Owenahincha beach.

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