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Irish skier dies following Alps avalanche

Irish skier dies following Alps avalanche — Swiss police said three skiers had been caught up in the avalanche in an area near Ovronnaz in the Valais part of Switzerland on January 13.

Tue, 20 Jan, 2026 - 21:35

Cillian Sherlock

An Irish man in his 50s has died following an avalanche in the Swiss Alps.

Swiss police said three skiers had been caught up in the avalanche in an area near Ovronnaz in the Valais part of Switzerland on January 13.

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