The body of a man taken from the sea at Indreabhán, Co Galway last night, has been confirmed as that of 42 year-old Joe Browne, a father and grandfather from Derry who had been reported missing on Inis Oírr last weekend.
Mr Browne had been holidays with his wife Denise on Inis Oírr. He was last seen half a mile west of the pier on Inis Oírr last Saturday night, and an extensive sea and land search was undertaken from Sunday when he had not returned.
His family believe he may have slipped on rocks while out walking in heavy weather. Mr Browne, an English language teacher, was a father of two and grandfather of three.