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Boy, 7, dies after getting into difficulty at Sligo beach

written by Staff Writer May 18, 2025
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A young boy has died after getting into difficulty in the water at a beach County Sligo yesterday afternoon.

Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of the incident at Lissadell Beach when the alarm was raised.

Volunteers from Sligo RNLI also responded to a call out.

The boy who is understood to be seven years old, was given medical assistance on shore before being airlifted to Sligo University Hospital.

He later passed away.

Gardaí say investigations are ongoing and a file will be prepared for the Coroner’s Court.

Boy, 7, dies after getting into difficulty at Sligo beach was last modified: May 18th, 2025 by Staff Writer
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