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A KILKENNY MAN has drowned in Norway while deep sea diving.
33-year-old Daniel O’Brien was originally from Graiguenamanagh, Co Kilkenny.
It is understood that the fatal accident occurred late on Thursday.
O’Brien is a former member of the Air Corps and worked as an aviation engineer.
He is survived by his partner Ingvill, his parents Fiachra and Pauline and his brothers Tommy and Ciarán.
The highly experienced water sportsman had successfully rowed across the Atlantic Ocean.
He was known to be a “self-effacing man about his amazing sporting achievements,” a local person who knew him well said.
The Department of Foreign Affairs told The Journal it was “aware of the case and stands ready to provide assistance”.
A notice on RIP.ie says that the funeral arrangements will be made at a later date.
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Sad news to hear,RIP
I obviously didn’t know this poor gentleman, but… if his choice of hats was anything to go by (I love the hat by the way) – I’d say he was… good craic, light-hearted – didn’t take himself too seriously… fun-loving, among many other things I am sure. I’ve always kind of wanted to buy one of these helicopter hats, maybe I will do that now – just for ‘the craic’. A bit of a strange memoriam there from me, but… there you go! Rest in Peace young man.
@John Smith III: It takes a special type of disorder to make this about you.
May this young nan rest in eternal peace.
In fiddlers green now, RIP.
He lived life to the full., lived life. God rest him now.
I’m a recreational diver and understand that safety is paramount so a person with his training and background could only conclude that it must have been a freak accident. May he rest in peace
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