Man, 28, dies after ‘falling into water’ while fishing at Cavan river despite emergency services ‘resuscitation effort’

A MAN in his 20s has died after falling into a river while fishing in Co Cavan last night.

The incident occurred at the Annalee River in Ballyhaise after 8.30pm on Tuesday.

The Cavan Town Fire Brigade were alerted at around 8.39pm and rushed to the scene with members of An Garda Siochana and the National Ambulance Service.

A 28-year-old man was pulled from the water and “resuscitation efforts” were started immediately.

However, a spokesperson for Cavan Town Fire Brigade confirmed in a statement to The Irish Sun today that the man was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.

The spokesperson said: “At 8.39pm yesterday, Cavan Town Fire Brigade was alerted to an incident on the Annalee River in Ballyhaise, where a man had fallen into the water while fishing. 

“The fire crew, assisted by An Garda Síochána, recovered a 28 year old male from the water and immediately commenced resuscitation efforts, along with National Ambulance Service paramedics.

“Despite the best efforts of emergency service personnel, the man was declared deceased at the scene.”

The man’s body has now been removed to Cavan Mortuary and a post-mortem will be arranged.

Confirming the details a garda spokesperson said: “Gardai and emergency services responded after receiving reports of a person in the water at the Drumaraw, Ballyhaise Co. Cavan shortly at approximately 8:30pm on Tuesday 11th August, 2026.

“A male, aged in his 20s was taken from the water where he was pronounced deceased.

“His body has been removed to Cavan Mortuary where a post-mortem examination will be arranged at Our Lady’s National Hospital Navan. A file will be prepared for the Coroner.”