A man who died while swimming off Galway has been identified as singer-songwriter Johnny Duhan, who had written songs recorded by artists such as Christy Moore and The Dubliners.
A man who died while swimming in Silver Strand in Galway, Ireland, has been identified as singer-songwriter Johnny Duhan, 74, who had written songs recorded by artists such as Christy Moore, The Dubliners and Mary Black.
While national police were at the scene where Johnny died, they became aware that a woman had entered the water and failed to return from a swim. A search will resume on Wednesday for the woman, who has also been reported missing in the area. Following the news, tributes have poured in for him, with Simon Harris, the Prime Minister of Ireland writing on X: "Terribly sad news tonight from Galway. Johnny Duhan was a renowned and much loved songwriter. Thinking of his family and loved ones at this very sad time. The young woman who is still missing remains in our thoughts tonight".
While Maria Donoghue, Independent Counsellor Limerick City West, also wrote: "So sorry to hear that the esteemed Son of Wolfe Tone Street, Johnny Duhan, passed away tragically today. My deepest condolences to his family and friends. May he rest in peace."
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