Woman (50s) dies following drowning in Donegal

August 2, 2025 | 9:53 am

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A woman in her 50s has died in a drowning incident in County Donegal.

Gardaí in Killybegs were alerted shortly after 7:00pm yesterday evening that a swimmer had been taken from the water at Glencolmcille.

The woman was airlifted from the water and taken to Sligo University Hospital, where she was pronounced deceased a short time later.

A post-mortem exam will take place, and a file is being prepared for the Coroner.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam.

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