Young Irishman (22) dies tragically in swimming accident on holiday in Portugal
It's understood Dylan McCahey, 22, passed away on Saturday following a swimming accident
A young Irishman has died tragically while on holiday in Portugal.
It's understood Dylan McCahey, 22, passed away on Saturday following a swimming accident.
The biomedical science graduate is a native of Magheracloone, Sherlock, Co Monaghan.
Widespread tributes were paid to him on social media.
Heartbroken friends described him as ' one of life's true gentlemen' with a wonderful personality who will be greatly missed.
One friend wrote;' Dylan always made me laugh and always had a smile on his face.'
He is predecessors by his infant sister Nicole and survived by his devastated parents PJ and Geraldine, brother Alan and sister Caitlin.
The Department of Foreign Affairs said they are aware of his death and have provided consular assistance to the family .
Dylan's funeral arrangements will be announced later.
Mourners are asked to make a donation to the Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust , if they so wish.
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