Man who died in Donegal diving tragedy named locally as Patrick Doran

It is understood Mr Doran, who was in his 40s, was one of over 100 divers who took part in the North West Dive Rally.

An alarm was raised at around midday on Saturday, June 22 after two divers got into difficulty and a search and rescue operation was launched and co-ordinated by Malin Head Coast Guard.

The operation involved a number of agencies, including An Garda Siochana and the 118 rescue helicopter. Sadly, one of the missing divers was recovered from the sea and announced dead at the scene. Another diver, in his 60s,was taken to University Hospital, Galway, for treatment. It is understood the tragedy occurred in the Teelin Bay area.

The North West Dive Rally, which was scheduled to run over the weekend, was cancelled following the event.