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Young Irishman drowns while travelling in Laos

Wednesday, 23 July 2008

An Irishman in his late 20s has drowned while travelling in south-east Asia.

The Co Galway man died in a water accident in Laos on Sunday.

He had been travelling around the world and was due to return to Ireland in a few weeks' time.

The Department of Foreign Affairs says it is providing consular assistance to his family.

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