Tributes have poured in for an Armagh teenager who tragically lost his life at the Cliffs of Moher last week. On Friday, July 5, 17-year-old Lochlann Murray sadly died after falling into the water by the cliffs. Emergency services sprung into action, with crews from Rockcorry Divers and the North Coast Search and Recovery unit rushing to the scene.
The diver team began the search at around 12:30pm, and young Lochlann’s body was pulled from the water a few hours later, at around 3:30pm, to the heartbreak of his family and many friends in Crossmaglen, GalwayBeo reports. READ MORE: Taoiseach promises to intervene in case of Irish woman facing charges in Dubai who is 'lucky to be alive' READ MORE: Ryanair 'flight from hell' forced to divert after mass brawl breaks out over seat swapping Weather conditions along with large swells and rocks resulted in a more difficult search operation, with divers also having to worry about debris falling from the cliffs above. Lochlann's body was subsequently taken to the Coast Guard station in Doolin, Clare .
Both Lochlann and his family had been heavily involved in their local boxing club, who expressed their "heartfelt condolences to the family", while local GAA club Crossmaglen Rangers said they felt the family's "deep loss". "We will remember Lochlann and the Murray family in our prayers," the club's spokesperson stated. One family friend wrote online: "It's heartbreaking to lose such a beautiful young son and brother in such tragic circum.
