Vigil organised at Ballybunion beach in memory of siblings who drowned

A vigil will take place at Ballybunion beach this evening in memory of the siblings who drowned last week.

50-year-old Dessie Byrne and 62-year-old Muriel Ericksson, who were originally from Athlone, drowned on Ballybunion beach last Thursday.

A vigil to remember the siblings and show solidarity with their families has been organised; it’ll take place on the beach at 6pm.