Girl, 12, dies after getting into difficulty swimming in River Suir

The incident occurred at a local swimming spot shortly after 4pm in the village of Newcastle, which is located close to The Vee Pass and Ballymacarbry.

A 12-year-old girl has died after getting into difficulty in the water in Co Tipperary.

Emergency services were called to the scene at River Suir, Newcastle, which is located close to The Vee Pass and Ballymacarbry at around 4.20pm on Friday.