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The search for a man missing of the Clare coast will continue today with divers from the southwest region of Comhairle Fó Thúinn (Irish Underwater Council) due to resume operations in the vicinity of where the man is believed to have been diving. Dive teams from Kilkee and Burren Sub Aqua Clubs took part in searches over the weekend. It’s expected however that poor weather, due to move across Clare from tomorrow and for the remainder of the week, may prevent diving operations. A total of 16 volunteer divers and four crew were involved in Sunday’s operation completing dives down to depths of 40 meters in search of any trace of the missing man. The Shannon-based Irish Coast Guard helicopter was also involved in yesterday’s search while Kilkee Coast Guard volunteers conducted further shoreline searches.
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