Irish man in his 60s dies in drowning incident while on holiday in Portugal

It’s understood the man got into difficulty while swimming on Friday night.

By Cianan Brennan Sunday 22 Oct 2017, 8:24 AM

Oct 22nd 2017, 8:24 AM 46,980 Views 6 Comments

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AN IRISH MAN in his 60s has died in Portugal.

It’s believed the man got into trouble while swimming near Lisbon on Friday night.

The Department of Foreign Affairs has confirmed it is providing consular assistance to a family in relation to the incident.

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Irish man in his 60s dies in drowning incident while on holiday in Portugal

It’s understood the man got into difficulty while swimming on Friday night.

Read: ‘We got one up on them’: Wexford sludge row continues as company ordered to cease work