Plaque remembering slain Irish seaman retrieved from LÉ Eithne

CPO Joe Costello, presenting a memorial from the LE Eithne to Michael and Mary Gorey, the parents of Brian Gorey with Sam Fealy, retired chief petty officer at a function in Cobh on Friday. Picture: Eddie O'Hare

A special plaque commemorating a sailor killed by one of his shipmates has been handed over to the dead man’s parents 22 years after the tragic event.

The plaque remembering Able Seaman Brian Gorey, 21, from Limerick, was unveiled on the former navy flagship LÉ Eithne after his death by his colleagues.