Man dies after fall in Comeragh Mountains

The man was taken to University Hospital in Waterford for treatment. However, despite efforts to save him he passed away from his injuries. A postmortem is expected to take place today.

A man in his forties has died after falling in a popular walking and climbing area in the Comeragh Mountains in Co Waterford.

The man, who is from Co Tipperary, fell and incurred major injuries while walking at Mahon Falls yesterday afternoon. The coast guard helicopter R117 had to airlift the man from the scene after attempts by the emergency services to move him proved too difficult.