Youth drowns in Co Kildare

A 14-year-old boy drowned yesterday evening in the River Liffey in Co Kildare.

A 14-year-old boy drowned yesterday evening in the River Liffey in Co Kildare.

Gardaí said the incident occurred near Clane at 6pm and was being treated as a tragic accident.

It is understood the teenager got into difficulty while playing in the river with friends.

His body was been removed to Naas hospital where a post mortem examination is to be carried out.

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