Man (22) drowns in River Barrow as rescue attempts fail

The Irish Times | June 4, 2009| | Copyright

A YOUNG man drowned in the River Barrow at Graiguenamangh in Co Kilkenny yesterday evening.

The 22 year old, from Co Wexford, who was visiting the town, had been swimming with a group of friends when he reportedly disappeared under the water.

It is understood that the man got into difficulty in the middle of the river and a number of people jumped in to try to save him.

Lifebelts were also thrown into the river by onlookers on the riverbank.

The emergency services were called to the scene at 6.15pm and his body was recovered at 7.10pm.

A Garda spokeswoman said that intense efforts at ...

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