Man, 40s, dies after getting into difficulty while swimming in Clare lake

The man’s body was removed to the mortuary at University Hospital Limerick where a post-mortem examination will be carried out

The incident occurred at around 6.30pm at Ballyalla Lake on the outskirts of Ennis. File picture

A man has died after he got into difficulty while swimming in a lake in Co Clare on Saturday evening.

The incident occurred at around 6.30pm at Ballyalla Lake on the outskirts of Ennis.