Two Enniscorthy men missing in River Slaney

Gardaí and rescuers are continuing their search for two Enniscorthy men, presumed drowned, in the River Slaney.

Gardaí and rescuers are continuing their search for two Enniscorthy men, presumed drowned, in the River Slaney.

The two men, both in their thirties, have been missing since entering the river on Monday last and early on Saturday morning, respectively.

Two other men have drowned in the river in Co Wexford in the past week.

The body of a man from Clonroche, Co Wexford, was recovered at the weekend while a 21-year-old from Bunclody, Co Wexford, was pulled from the river last night. He was pronounced dead a short time later.

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A Latvian man was successfully rescued from the water on Saturday night.

All five men are understood to have entered the river at different locations.

The South Eastern Health Board has established a special counselling helpline following the deaths in the river in recent days.