The joint funeral of a brother and sister, who tragically died while swimming off the coast of Co. Kerry lasy week, took place today in St John's Church in Lecarrow, Co Roscommon.
Dessie Byrne, 50, tried to save his older sister Muriel Eriksson, 62, as she got into difficulty while swimming at Ballybunion beach.
After entering the water, Des too found himself in trouble which led to the deaths of both siblings, who were described today as best friends with ‘a special bond.’
