Gardaí are reportedly liaising with the family of one of the men, and are looking to establish contact with the next of kin of the second man
The victims lost their lives in the tragedy, when the helicopter they were travelling in collided with an outbuilding in Killucan, near Joristown, around 15km from Mullingar.Read more: Irish swimmer Daniel Wiffen's famous twin, family life, acting work and world records
Gardaí are reportedly liaising with the family of one of the men, and are looking to establish contact with the next of kin of the second man."I am deeply saddened to learn of the deaths of two men following a shocking and tragic helicopter crash near Killucan today. My thoughts and prayers are with their families, friends and loved ones," Ms Clarke said.
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