‘I cannot find the words’ – Body of boy (17) found at Cliffs of Moher after tragic fall

The body of a 17-year-old boy have been recovered at the Cliffs of Moher after he allegedly suffered a tragic fall at the landmark site last Friday.

Armagh teenager Lochlann Murray fell from the cliffs onto rocks last Friday with his body being recovered after a three-hour operation on Sunday.

Members of the Monaghan-based Rockcorry Divers & North Coast Search and Recovery deployed to Co Clare at the weekend at the request of Lochlann’s family.

In a statement, the group said: “Following a request from the family on Saturday, July 6, the body was recovered from the shoreline by members of Rockcorry Divers and North Coast Search and Recovery.

“On Friday, July 5, it was reported that a 17-year-old boy had fallen onto the rocks just above the shoreline.

“Members of Rockcorry Divers and North Coast Search and Recovery unit left their base in Monaghan and arrived on site around 11:30am. The dive team was assisted by local ex-Coastguard Bernard Lucas. The search began around 12:30pm, and the body was located at approximately 3:30pm.

“The area below could not be seen from the top of the cliffs, but information was relayed via a drone.

“Poor weather conditions in recent days, along with the swell and large rocks, made the recovery very difficult. Falling debris from the face of the cliff was another hazard the dive team had to be aware of.

“Divers made their way ashore to the base of the cliffs around 2:30pm, and at around 3:30pm, the body was located. The dive team successfully recovered the remains into their support vessel.

“The body was taken back to the Coast Guard station in Doolin.

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“Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of the deceased at this very sad time.”

Tributes have been paid to the Crossmaglen teenager after the tragic news broke last week. 

One person wrote: “My deepest sympathy to your family, I cannot find words to express my sorrow for you all. May Lochlann rest in peace. Jodi, Kieran and Hannah, I’m praying for you.”

Another said: “Heartbreaking to lose such a beautiful young son and brother in such tragic circumstances. Deepest condolences to all his family. Thinking and praying for you at this difficult time.”

Lochlann’s funeral will take place in St Brigids Church, Glassdrummond, on Thursday.