Full Title: Report of Investigation into casualty off Aughris Point, Claddaghduff, Co. Galway 21st April 2009
Report Name: Fatal incident at Claddaghduff
Reference: MCIB/166
Location: Claddaghduff, Co. Galway
Date of Incident: 21 April 2009
Published: 17 June 2010
Synopsis: On the morning of 21st April 2009, whilst attending to  fishing pots off Aughris Point, Claddaghduff, Co. Galway, two men, Mr. Fechin Mulkerrins and Mr. Anthony Coohill got into difficulties.  Their currach capsized and as a result both men drowned.  Neither man was wearing a Personal Flotation Device/Approved Life Jacket.
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