Monaghan man (20s) who died in Portuguese swimming tragedy to be laid to rest as body is flown home
'You were my best friend as well as my brother' – says sister Caitlin in heart-breaking tribute
Liam Cosgrove
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A young Irishman who died in a swimming tragedy in Portugal just over a week ago will be laid to rest in his native county Monaghan at the weekend.
Dylan McCahey, Tonaneave, Magheracloone, Monaghan, who was aged in his early 20s, tragically passed away while on a short holiday break on the Iberian Peninsula ten days ago (May 17).
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