RIP: Irish man drowns while sea diving in Norway

A Kilkenny man has tragically lost his life while deep sea diving in Norway.

He has been named as Daniel O’Brien (33), originally from Graignamanagh in County Kilkenny.

The fatal accident is believed to have taken place yesterday evening (Thursday).

Daniel was previously a member of Graignamanagh Rowing Club and was well known for his outdoor pursuits, including a rowing adventure across the Atlantic.

He is survived by his heartbroken parents, Pauline and Fiachra, brothers Tommy and Ciaran, partner Ingvill, Grandmother Brigid, Pauline's partner Michael, Fiachra's partner Esther, sister-in-law Amy, aunts, uncles, cousins and a wide circle of friends and relations.

Funeral arrangements later.