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Body Of Second Fisherman Recovered Who Died Off Wexford Coast

The body of missing fisherman Willie Whelan from Wexford has been located.

The body was found in his boat, the Alize, which sank over two weeks ago off Hook Head.

The discovery was made at around 11.30 this morning by members of Hook Sub Aqua club.

Mr Whelan's family has asked for privacy at this time.

Joe Sinnott from Kilmore also died in the tragedy on January 4th.




 

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