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Woman who drowned trying to save son laid to rest in Cavan

Natasha Core, who was in her late twenties, died on Wednesday following a tragic accident.

A YOUNG MOTHER who drowned while attempting to save her child who was in difficulty in the water has been laid to rest following a funeral mass in Co Cavan this afternoon.

Mother of two, Natasha Core, who was in her late twenties died on Wednesday following a tragic accident. Natasha jumped in to the water after she noticed that her eldest son was experiencing problems whilst out swimming in Loch Gowna.

Natasha, of Loch View, Loch Gowna, managed to rescue the nine-year-old boy but she got into difficulties herself and drowned.

Her body was recovered following an emergency operation involving the Fire Services and the Civil Defence. The Dublin based coastguard helicopter Rescue 116 also provided assistance in the wake of the tragedy.

The body of the deceased was found at around 9.30pm on Wednesday. A postmortem was subsequently carried out at Navan Hospital. The death is being treated as a tragic accident.

Meanwhile, Natasha’s partner Joseph Donohoe has paid tribute to her on Facebook.

“I hope you get the best bed in heaven because you deserve it. You were the best mother to the boys anyone could ask for. I love you Tasha, until we meet again.”

Natasha is survived by her father Kevin Mooney, her mother Lorraine Core, her ‘adored sons’; Tyler and Leighton, her brothers; Kevin and Jason, grandmothers, aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, her partner Joseph and her step-mother Sandra.

Her funeral cortege departed Lakelands Funeral Home today at 12.15pm to the Church of the Holy Family, Loch Gowna, for requiem Mass at 1pm.

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    Mute Elrond Rivendell
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    Jul 25th 2021, 3:39 PM

    A heroic mother. May she rest in peace and may her family be comforted by the memories of a brave lady who gave her all for her child.

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    Mute Darren Byrne
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    Jul 25th 2021, 3:40 PM

    The headline should read “while saving her son” not “trying to”. Her sacrifice should be properly recognised

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    Mute D. Memery
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    Jul 25th 2021, 3:49 PM

    @Darren Byrne: agreed, the text of the article itself makes it clear she managed to save her son, and hence, if it wasn’t for her actions it would be a different funeral. The headline should reflect her heroism

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    Mute Deirdre Moffat
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    Jul 25th 2021, 8:15 PM

    @Darren Byrne: Totally agree and well pointed out. Such a tragic story. May this young woman rest in peace. May her family find some small amount of solace in the knowledge that she bravely saved her son. However no words can really reflect the tragic nature of this incident. RIP.

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    Mute Jimmy Jones
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    Jul 25th 2021, 9:40 PM

    @Darren Byrne: agreed. The clarity in Journal articles has dropped off recently. Some sub-editors have been axed it seems to me.

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    Jul 26th 2021, 1:07 AM

    @Darren Byrne: agreed. Was my first thought. And not pedantic in this scenario

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    Mute M
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    Jul 25th 2021, 3:38 PM

    Water really is so dangerous and scary.

    Such sad news. She died a hero. RIP.

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    Jul 25th 2021, 3:42 PM

    Heartbreaking stuff. Thoughts are with the family.

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    Mute Anne Busher Collins
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    Jul 25th 2021, 4:06 PM

    No greater love …..

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    Mute Michael Curtin
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    Jul 25th 2021, 4:22 PM

    Best Mam in Ireland. So very sorry for your loss.

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    Mute John Sheahan
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    Jul 25th 2021, 5:23 PM

    I just hope she knew she saved him before her last breath. A real hero.

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    Jul 25th 2021, 3:58 PM

    She will always be a hero. Rest In Peace Nat.

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    Mute Sean Ryan
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    Jul 25th 2021, 4:19 PM

    Utterly heartbreaking. The poor family.

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    Jul 25th 2021, 5:31 PM

    Your guy would wrench reading that. This woman is a real hero. Condolences to her family. :(

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    Jul 25th 2021, 6:48 PM

    A heartbreaking story. She will forever be remembered for the hero she is.. rip

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    Mute Janet Kilmurray Mcconnell
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    Jul 25th 2021, 9:00 PM

    So sad , may Natasha rest in peace

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    Jul 25th 2021, 10:24 PM

    My sincere condolences to her heartbroken Family. R.I.P. Natasha.

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    Jul 26th 2021, 9:40 AM

    May her gentle soul rest in peace. So sad and too soon

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