Man in 80s dies in stormy water off south Dublin coast

Man in 80s dies in stormy water off south Dublin coast

The man got into difficulties off the south Dublin coast Picture: PA

Sun, 25 Jan, 2026 - 12:58
Bairbre Holmes, Press Association

A man in his 80s has died after getting into difficulties in stormy sea waters off the south Dublin coast.

GardaĂ­ say emergency services were called to the Great South Wall in Poolbeg at around 2.15pm on Saturday after the man entered the water.

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