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A Waterford woman who died while on holiday in Spain has been named

A Waterford woman who died while on holiday in Spain has been named

A Waterford woman who drowned while on holiday in Lanzarote has been named as Elaine O'Donovan.

Ms. O'Donovan, who is originally from Viewmount in Waterford City, had been living in London for the past number of years.

In a statement, Elaine's family say she was "deeply loved by family and friends all over the world".

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The Department of Foreign Affairs has confirmed it is providing consular assistance to her family.

Mayor for Waterford Adam Wyse said "it's obviously a very sad time, I would like to take this opportunity if I could as Mayor to pass on my condolences to her family and her friends."

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