Two men have died after drowning in county Tipperary.
It's understood the two men had been out diving in a quarry in the north Tipperary village of Portroe when they got into difficulty at around half past one this afternoon.
The Portroe quarry is a popular destination for water sports enthusiasts.
Gardai were alerted to the scene where the bodies of the two men were later recovered.
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Their remains have been taken to Limerick University Hospital where a post mortem is due to take place.
Gardai remain at the scene and the incident has been described as a tragic accident.
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