Irishman dies on honeymoon in Croatia

A powerlifter from the west of Ireland who died suddenly while on honeymoon in Croatia is to be laid to rest on Tuesday.

Tommy ‘Spike’ McCormack, 35, a powerlifting champion from Ballinamore, Co Leitrim died of a suspected heart-attack while he was in Split, Croatia last Saturday with his wife Karen Guthrie by his side.