Lake search for missing pilgrim

The Irish Coastguard helicopter based at Finner Camp and the Kilybegs coastal rescue unit were last night in search for a pilgrim…

The Irish Coastguard helicopter based at Finner Camp and the Kilybegs coastal rescue unit were last night in search for a pilgrim missing at Lough Derg.

The man, who is in his early 20s and from northern Ireland, was on a three-day pilgrimage to the islands and was reported missing early yesterday. When last seen he was wearing a navy top and tracksuit bottoms and no shoes.

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