A woman aged in her 50s has died after a swimming tragedy in Glencolumcille.
She got into difficulty in the water there yesterday evening.
The woman was airlifted to Sligo University Hospital, where she was pronounced dead.
Gardaí say that a post-mortem examination is due to take place, with a file also to be prepared for the coroner.
Investigations into the tragic incident are ongoing.
A Garda spokesperson said “Gardaí in Killybegs were alerted shortly after 7 pm on Friday, 1st August, 2025, that a female swimmer was taken from the water at Glencolmcille, Co. Donegal.
“The woman, aged in her 50s was airlifted from the water and taken to Sligo University Hospital where she was pronounced deceased a short time later.
“A post mortem examination will take place in due course. A file will be prepared for the Coroner.”
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BREAKING: Woman (50s) dies after Donegal swimming tragedy was last modified: August 2nd, 2025 by Staff Writer