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Daire Fitton Reporter & Cathal Ryan

Tributes pour in for Cork father who died after following football off cliff

Tributes have poured in for Cork man David Latten who tragically died after an accident on Cape Clear at the weekend.

On Saturday, the 44-year-old Clonakilty man was playing football with his family at their campsite when the ball went over the cliff.

David headed to go get the ball at the foot of the cliffs, however, when he failed to return, a family member raised the alarm.

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The family have opened up following the tragic incident, expressing their "immense gratitude" to the Baltimore RNLI volunteers, the Irish Coast Guard, An Garda Síochána and the communities of Cape Clear.

Latten, who is being remembered as a beloved husband and a devoted father, is survived by his heartbroken wife Neasa, the couple's three children and his huge extended family, friends and colleagues at his workplace of Logitech.

Tributes have poured in for David from his local community in West Cork.

Cllr Paul Hayes said: "Sincere condolences to David's family on such tragic news."

One person wrote: "Tragic, sending love and support to his wife Nessa, 3 boys and extended family. RIP David"

Another added: "Such a shocking loss and to so many people. Our hearts are with you... the O'Keeffes and Lattens and everyone who loved Dave."

David will lie in repose at O'Sullivan's Funeral Home, Clonakilty on Friday, July 7 from 4 pm to 6 pm, which will be followed by a private cremation ceremony.

If people wish to donate, the family have asked to donate to Baltimore RNLI.

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