Community Will Rally Around Family Of Tragic 7-Year-Old Shay Says Local Councillor

A South East Clare Councillor says the community of Clonlara will rally around the family of Shay Lynch, after he drowned in a tragic incident at hotel swimming pool over the weekend.

The seven-year-old was pronounced dead at University Hospital Limerick following the incident at the Lakeside Hotel in Kilalloe on Saturday afternoon.

Shay was a 1st class pupil at Scoil Seanain Naofa in Clonlara, which had celebrated confirmations earlier that day.

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Clonlara Independent Councillor Michael Begley says it’s hard to comprehend that something like this could happen to a young child enjoying himself on a happy day.

You can listen to the full interview below.