Body of missing fisherman Willie Whelan recovered from the Irish Sea

Navy divers have recovered the body of Wexford fisherman Willie Whelan from the wreckage of his boat.

His remains were located in the vessel off Hook Head by local divers on Wednesday.

After a number of dives yesterday and today, members of the naval diving unit successfully recovered his body.

The Alize sank on the night of January 4th and an extensive search operation has been underway since.

Another fisherman, Joe Sinnott, also died in the tragedy.

Operations at Hook Head involving @naval_service Diving Section (#NSDS), @IrishLights ILV GRANUAILE & LÉ #SamuelBeckett (#P61) now complete. Our thoughts are with the families at this time. pic.twitter.com/VgVEcdtWXa

— Irish Naval Service (@naval_service) January 24, 2020