Large Crowds gather in Baltimore for Funeral of Barry Ryan Snr

The funeral of Barry Ryan Snr, one of three people who drowned in Baltimore is taking place in Baltimore today.

Valencia Coastguard have confirmed with Redfm news that a Shore search has resumed this morning for his son 21 year old Barry Davis Ryan.

Adverse weather conditions have prevented underwater searches for the past few days, and the coastguard are assessing the situation on an ongoing basis.

The men lost their lives after going into the water in a bid to save Glanmire student Niamh O'Connor who was swept off the rocks near the Beacon by a freak wave on Tuesday.

Ms O'Connor was laid to rest yesterday.  Barry Ryan Snr will be buried at Tullagh Cemetry following requiem mass at Rath Church in Baltimore.

Speaking to RedFm News Gerard O'Flynn from Valentia Coastguard gave an overview of today's search.

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