Joanne Walsh of Water Safety Ireland said that, during an eight-week period, seven children had died.

A search operation was launched after a report of a male in difficulty in the water near Laytown on Friday evening.

A local councillor said it was "very disappointing” to find a life buoy thrown into the river

People who are going on day trips are urged to check the weather forecast including tides and to ensure that they have the right equipment for the activity they are about to undertake on the water.

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