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Emergency services rushed to the scene and the man was taken to hospital. Gardai have described his injuries as 'serious”'

Gardai have seized the cannabis plants, which they say are worth an estimated €156,000

Michael O'Connell was located after a three-day search

Gardai are treating the incident as a tragic accident.

The accident occurred on the R712 in the townland of Blanch Field Park, Clifden, Co. Kilkenny at around 4.50 pm today

Gardaí confirm body of woman in her 40s has been found after search involving Irish naval service dive team

Two children are being treated in hospital for non-life threatening injuries

The two children managed to escape the car but the woman was trapped inside. Her body was later found by divers

With many people expected to take advantage of the break and visit the coast and inland waters, the organisations have asked that people check that they have the correct equipment they need to enjoy their activities and that they know what to do in the event of an emergency