By Dan Walsh
The woman who collapsed and died while swimming at Ballymoney Strand near Gorey, last Tuesday, has been named locally as Maria Falls (née Cummins), (63), from Leany, Ardattin, Co. Carlow.
Ms. Falls, a former officer with the British Navy, was on the beach with a friend when she got into difficulties shortly after 8pm.
She was pronounced dead at the scene by emergency services. Her remains were taken to University Hospital Waterford.
Predeceased by her husband George, father Richard, mother Eileen and brother Sean. Maria will be sadly missed by her close family, neighbours, friends and her pets. R.I.P.
Reposing in Byrne’s Funeral Home Crablane (Eircode R93 PW29) on Friday from 2pm-8pm. Removal on Saturday morning at 11.30am, to Mount Jerome Crematorium Dublin, for cremation service at 1.30pm.
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