Inquest hears how 13-year-old was swept away in attempt to rescue friend

An inquest has heard how a 13-year-old boy drowned after he fell into a river in a bid to rescue his friend.

Inquest hears how 13-year-old was swept away in attempt to rescue friend

An inquest has heard how a 13-year-old boy drowned after he fell into a river in a bid to rescue his friend.

Oisin Quigley, a second year student at Maynooth Post Primary, entered a river to help his friend who was struggling to get out. He lost his footing and was swept away by the current on February 23, 2016.

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