Man, 70s, dies after getting into difficulty swimming in Galway beach

The alarm was raised around midday today at Blackrock Beach, gardaí confirmed.

Man, 70s, dies after getting into difficulty swimming in Galway beach
Fri, 23 Aug, 2019 - 21:02
Digital Desk staff

A pensioner has died after getting into difficulty while swimming at Salthill in Co Galway.

The alarm was raised around midday today at Blackrock Beach, gardaí confirmed.

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