There is deep sadness in Laois tonight following the news that a man drowned in the county today.
The tragic incident occurred at Derryounce Lake in Portarlington this afternoon.
At around 3.30pm, emergency services were called to the lake.
A man, aged in his 60s, got into difficulty while swimming at the popular tourist attraction.
He was taken from the water and transported to Portlaoise Hospital where he was pronounced dead a short time later.
A Garda spokesperson said: “At approximately 3:30pm on Saturday the 16th of July, 2022 Gardaí and emergency services were alerted.
“A man in his 60s got into difficulty while swimming at Derryounce Lake, Portarlington, Co Laois.
“He was taken from the water and removed from the scene by ambulance to Portlaoise General Hospital but was pronounced dead a short time later.
“Gardaí are treating the matter as a tragic accident.
“A file will be prepared for the Coroner.”
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