Twenty-year-old man identified in local reports as the unfortunate one who perished in Killarney river.
In the Woodlawn area of Killarney, a tragic incident occurred on a soccer pitch, claiming the life of a young man in his late 20s. The victim, Padraig (Paudie) O'Rahilly, hailed from Barraduff, east of Killarney, and was one of three children.
The incident was reported by Mr. O'Rahilly's friend, and it is believed that he may have been caught in a whirlpool in the river. However, the exact cause of the drowning remains unclear.
At around 3.30pm, emergency services, including paramedics, the fire service, and a doctor, were called to the scene. Witnesses from the soccer pitch also provided assistance.
Unfortunately, no new details about the professionals who attended the scene or any potential charges were provided. A postmortem is scheduled to take place, and further information about the incident is anticipated.
Mr. O'Rahilly had worked in retail in Kanturk and then in Killarney. He was well-known in the community, and his death has left a deep sense of sorrow and shock among friends and family.
Our thoughts are with Mr. O'Rahilly's loved ones during this difficult time. The investigation into the incident is ongoing, and we will update the public as more information becomes available.
[1] Local Report 1 [2] Local Report 2 [3] Local Report 3
- Despite the tragic incident happening on a soccer pitch, it's worth mentioning that Padraig (Paudie) O'Rahilly, the victim, was a football enthusiast.
- In the ever-bustling sports scene of Killarney, football matches were expected to continue as usual, although the momentum seems to have been dampened by the recent loss.
