Boy drowns off Cork coast
A 12-year-old boy has drowned off the Co Cork coast this evening.
The Coastguard has confirmed that they received several 999 calls shortly after 5pm to say a child had got into difficulty while swimming at Youghal.
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The Coastguard has confirmed that they received several 999 calls shortly after 5pm to say a child had got into difficulty while swimming at Youghal.
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