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A man who died while kitesurfing in Dublin on Saturday was locally as Ger Fennelly (39) from Dublin.
An experienced kitesurfer, he got into trouble while playing the sport at Dollymount Strand around 9am. Emergency services, including the Coast Guard and ambulance services, were called to the scene. They took him out of the water but pronounced him dead on the spot. His body was transferred to Mater Hospital.
In a statement, the Howth Coast Guard said on Saturday: “The Irish Coast Guard emergency operations center this morning at 09.14 received a call reporting a kitesurfing incident at Dollymount Beach and requesting assistance from the National Ambulance Service. and An Garda Síochána who were heading to the scene.
“The Howth Coast Guard unit responded quickly and together with NAS and paramedics from the Dublin Fire Brigade provided first aid care.
“The victim was transported off the beach in Coast Guard 4×4 vehicles to a NAS ambulance waiting on the Dollymount causeway.”
Mr. Fennelly had been involved in kitesurfing for 14 years, according to the Piranha Triathlon Club, of which he was a “long-time and respected member”.
A tribute to him on the club’s website said that Fennelly had been an active member and “friendly face” in the club.
“Ger offered his time and energy freely, leading many Sunday spins and always helping with the club’s career.
“Ger loved triathlon and represented Piranha in many triathlons across the country and abroad. It was always a welcome sight at any club training or race. “
He said that Fennelly had completed Ironman Barcelona in 2018 and had written about achieving the goal while also living with type 1 diabetes.
“Ger made a lasting impression on many in the triathlon community and all who knew him will deeply miss him. He had a wonderfully positive outlook on life, he was a kind soul and a true gentleman, ”she said.
It is understood that he is survived by his parents and sister Elaine Fennelly.
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