Influential Irish singer-songwriter Johnny Duhan died suddenly near his home in Barna, Galway, Ireland on Tuesday. The 74-year-old tragically drowned in a swimming accident at Silverstrand Beach. This incident coincided with the disappearance of another swimmer.

The man who died in a drowning accident in Galway earlier today has been named as Johnny Duhan. The well-known singer songwriter's body was recovered from the Silverstrand in Barna earlier today. A Limerick native,

Man who died while swimming off Galway was songwriter Johnny Duhan - Tributes have been paid to Mr Duhan, 74, who had written songs recorded by artists such as Christy Moore, The Dubliners and Mary Black.