Death of man off Cork coast 50 years ago ruled accidental

The family of Mr McCall had obtained permission required from the Minster for Justice for an inquest to be held even though a body was never recovered.

Mr McCall who was lodging at an address at Uam Var Drive, Bishopstown, Cork at the time and was 21-years-old. In his statement read to the inquest Mr Ryan said that the sea was"strong enough" but not stormy and there was a stiff breeze, but nothing unusual for the coast in that area. "I remember seeing Dave with his arms in the air, as the wave broke on the rock. The wash and spray soaked us. Next thing Dave was gone backwards into the gully.

Mr Coughlan, who had completed a Red Cross lifesaving course, immediately jumped into the sea to try to save his friend but soon lost sight of him in the tide and eventually had to return to shore.Despite an extensive search by local volunteers, RNLI and Coast Guard units Mr McCall’s body was never recovered and no death certificate was ever issued.

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