Renowned diver involved in Thai cave rescue smashes record for Ireland's deepest dive

Ennis-based diver Jim Warny, who was involved in the dramatic rescue of 12 boys and their football coach from caves in Thailand in 2018, has achieved another incredible feat — reaching depths of 120m during his cave dive of Pollatoomary, Co Mayo

Jim Warny during preparation for a record breaking dive which saw him reach depths of 120m during his cave dive of Pollatoomary, County Mayo.

He was involved in one of the most famous rescue missions the world has ever seen.

Now, almost seven years on, Jim Warny — who formed part of the team that saved the lives of 12 boys and their football coach after they became trapped in a flooded cave in North Thailand — has achieved another incredible feat. The renowned cave diver made history a little closer to home this time after smashing the record for Ireland’s deepest cave dive.