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14/04/2015
Dublin Student Dies On Kayaking Trip
A Dublin student has died while on a kayaking trip in Slovenia, the Department for Foreign Affairs has confirmed.
He has been named as 20-year-old Conor Keleghan, from Coolmine, Blanchardstown, and was on a trip with Colaiste Dhulaigh.
It is understood that Mr Keleghan got into difficulty while paddling in the Soca River on Sunday afternoon.
The Department of Foreign Affairs is providing consular assistance.
(MH/CD)
He has been named as 20-year-old Conor Keleghan, from Coolmine, Blanchardstown, and was on a trip with Colaiste Dhulaigh.
It is understood that Mr Keleghan got into difficulty while paddling in the Soca River on Sunday afternoon.
The Department of Foreign Affairs is providing consular assistance.
(MH/CD)
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