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Irish Daily Mirror
24-05-2025
- General
- Irish Daily Mirror
Sunny balmy night 'became dimmed' when popular tradesman drowned, funeral hears
A sunny balmy night 'became dimmed' last Wednesday when a popular tradesman and fisherman drowned in the River Blackwater in Mallow, a requiem mass has heard. Simon O'Connell (41) from Meelaheeragh, Kanturk, Co Cork, got in to difficulty in the water whilst swimming at Dysert, Dromagh in Mallow, Co Cork at around 7pm last Wednesday. The alarm was raised and the emergency services were at the scene within minutes. The body of the deceased was recovered down stream by members of the Cork County Fire Service. Fr John Magner told mourners at the Church of the Immaculate Conception in Kanturk today that there was 'shock, numbness and devastation' in the community following the sudden passing of Simon. 'For me to witness Nancy (his mother) holding her son Simon recalls Jesus in the arms of his mother after the Crucifixion in Michelangelo's Pieta. It (the sculpture) became a living reality for Nancy, for Jim (the father of Simon) and for the O'Connell family.' Fr Magner said that Simon was 'gifted' with his hands. 'His work as a plasterer was much sought after for his workmanship. He loved the outdoors with the dogs and the ferrets and the horses and the fishing — all those outdoor pursuits.' Symbols of the life of the deceased brought to the altar at the mass included a plastering trowel, a fishing net and a dog muzzle. The emergency services who assisted at the scene were remembered in the prayers. Following the 11.30am requiem mass a service took place at the Island Crematorioum in Ringaskiddy, Co Cork. Meanwhile, a file on the case is being sent to the Coroner in North Cork. An inquest will be held in due course. Mr O'Connell is survived by his parents James and Nancy, his siblings James and Barry, his nephews Jamie and Danny, niece Isla, extended family and friends.
Irish Examiner
24-05-2025
- General
- Irish Examiner
Sunny night ended in tragedy when 'gifted man' drowned in river, funeral hears
A sunny balmy night 'became dimmed' last Wednesday when a popular tradesman and fisherman drowned in the River Blackwater in Mallow, a requiem mass has heard. Simon O'Connell (41) from Meelaheeragh, Kanturk, Co Cork, got in to difficulty in the water whilst swimming at Dysert, Dromagh in Mallow, Co Cork at around 7pm last Wednesday. The alarm was raised and the emergency services were at the scene within minutes. The body of the deceased was recovered down stream by members of the Cork County Fire Service. Fr John Magner told mourners at the Church of the Immaculate Conception in Kanturk today that there was 'shock, numbness and devastation' in the community following the sudden passing of Simon. 'For me to witness Nancy (his mother) holding her son Simon recalls Jesus in the arms of his mother after the Crucifixion in Michelangelo's Pieta. It (the sculpture) became a living reality for Nancy, for Jim (the father of Simon) and for the O'Connell family.' Fr Magner said that Simon was 'gifted' with his hands. 'His work as a plasterer was much sought after for his workmanship. He loved the outdoors with the dogs and the ferrets and the horses and the fishing — all those outdoor pursuits.' Symbols of the life of the deceased brought to the altar at the mass included a plastering trowel, a fishing net and a dog muzzle. The emergency services who assisted at the scene were remembered in the prayers. Following the 11.30am requiem mass a service took place at the Island Crematorioum in Ringaskiddy, Co Cork Meanwhile, a file on the case is being sent to the Coroner in North Cork. An inquest will be held in due course. Mr O'Connell is survived by his parents James and Nancy, his siblings James and Barry, his nephews Jamie and Danny, niece Isla, extended family and friends.
BreakingNews.ie
22-05-2025
- BreakingNews.ie
Man (39) drowns in Cork river
A 39-year-old man has drowned in the River Blackwater at Dysert, Dromagh, Mallow in Co Cork. The man got into difficulty in the water at around 7pm on Wednesday evening. The alarm was raised shortly afterwards. Advertisement The Garda Press Office has indicated that the body of the man was recovered from the water downstream by members of the Cork County Fire service. The body of the deceased will be removed to Cork University Hospital Mortuary where a post mortem will take place in due course. A file will be prepared for the Coroner's Court in North Cork. An inquest will take place at a later date. It is understood that the dead man is from Kanturk in Co Cork. The name of the man is being withheld pending the notification of his family members. Gardaí have indicated that an investigation in to the tragic incident is ongoing.
Irish Times
21-05-2025
- Irish Times
Man (39) drowns in river near Mallow, Co Cork
A 39-year-old man has drowned in the Blackwater river at Dysert, Dromagh, Mallow in Co Cork . The man got into difficulty in the water at about 7pm. The alarm was raised shortly afterwards. The Garda Press Office indicated the body of the man was recovered from the water downstream by members of the Cork County Fire Service. The man's body will be removed to Cork University Hospital Mortuary where a postmortem will take place. A file will be prepared for the Coroner's Court in North Cork. An inquest will take place at a later date. READ MORE It is understood the dead man is from Kanturk, Co Cork. His name is being withheld until all of his family is informed. Gardaí said an investigation is ongoing.
