Body recovered off Sligo coast

The body of a 53-year-old man who was reported missing on Tuesday evening was taken from the sea off Co Sligo yesterday morning…

The body of a 53-year-old man who was reported missing on Tuesday evening was taken from the sea off Co Sligo yesterday morning. Mr Michael Mulrooney, from Ballinfull, Co Sligo, had been fishing off rocks at Raughley, Co Sligo, on Tuesday afternoon when it is believed he was swept out to sea.

  • Join The Irish Times on WhatsApp and stay up to date

  • Sign up for push alerts to get the best breaking news, analysis and comment delivered directly to your phone

  • Listen to In The News podcast daily for a deep dive on the stories that matter