Funeral of Coast Guard who died during Kilkee search to take place today

Irish Coast Guard volunteer Caitriona Lucas will be laid to rest this morning. 

Ms Lucas lost her life on Monday during a search and recovery operation in Kilkee county Clare when the boat she was in capsized. 

President Michael D Higgins has led tributes to the mother of two.

Irish Coast Guard Operations Manager Gerard O'Flynn says her colleagues are devastated: 

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