Boy (14) drowns in lake near Mullingar

A 14-year-old boy drowned while swimming in Lough Owel near Mullingar, Co Westmeath yesterday evening.

A 14-year-old boy drowned while swimming in Lough Owel near Mullingar, Co Westmeath yesterday evening.

The teenager's body was found near a diving board at Port na Shangan where it is believed he got into difficulty while swimming.

His body was recovered just after 11pm.

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