Boy dies after being airlifted to hospital after getting into difficulty in water at Co Sligo beach
A BOY has died after getting into difficulty in the water in Sligo this evening.
The young boy was swimming off Lissadell Beach in Co Sligo on Saturday evening.
According to gardai, the boy got into difficulty while swimming.
Emergency services were called to the scene and the boy was airlifted by a Rescue 118 helicopter to Sligo University Hospital.
He was said to be in a serious condition, but has since passed away.
Gardai said that a file will now be prepared for the Coroner's Court.
Sligo County Councillor Thomas Walsh said: "Very sad news this evening."
A spokesperson for the Gardai said: "Gardaí and emergency services attended an incident at Lissadell Beach, Co. Sligo this afternoon Saturday 17th May, 2025 when a young child got into difficulty in the water.
"The male child was airlifted by Rescue 118 to Sligo University Hospital in a serious condition. He has since passed away.
"A file will be prepared for the Coroners Court.
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"Investigations ongoing."
