A man who died while attempting to rescue four children who got into to difficulty while swimming was laid to rest this afternoon.
Stephen O’ Callaghan from Montenotte Cork was praised for his heroism as his friends and family attended his funeral mass today.
Mr O’ Callaghan was one of many people swimming at Inch Beach outside Midelton Co Cork last Friday.
Mourners were told they had gathered to pray for the soul of a brave man.
The family of Mr O�Callaghan had requested that all those in attendance donate to to the RNLI in lieu of flowers.
The search and rescue operation last Friday involved the coast guard units at Guileen and Crosshaven, along with the RNLI from Ballycotton and Crosshaven. Rescue Helicopter 117 from Waterford was also tasked to to go to Inch Beach.
Mr O�Callaghan is survived by his parents John and Kathleen and his siblings Katrina, Keith, Mary & Emmet.
