The funeral of the Meath man who died in last weekend's Ironman event in Cork will be held today. Brendan Wall died during the swimming event. He had been living in Solihull in the UK in recent years but was originally from Slane.
He died while taking part in the rescheduled Ironman event in Youghal in east Cork last Sunday. Mr Wall is survived by his fiancee Tina; his parents Oliver and Gertrude; sister; and two brothers.
His funeral service takes place at 1 o'clock this afternoon at the Church of St Brigid in Grangegeeth with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery. Ivan Chittenden also died during the Ironman event. The 64-year-old has now been cremated and the ashes are being returned to his native Canada.
Meanwhile investigations into their deaths are continuing and a vigil to remember both men will take place in Youghal this evening.
