The man who died in the drowning accident has been named as well-known singer and songwriter Johnny Duhan. The body of Mr Duhan, aged 74, was recovered from the Silverstrand in Barna on Tuesday morning.
Gardaí leading the investigation said they are treating the tragic events as two separate incidents and while both, like many in the area, were regular swimmers there, they do not believe they were known to each other.
Local boat-owners from as far away as Mayo and Clare have joined the search, despite foggy conditions forecast for this morning. The tragic double incident has shocked the local community.
Taoiseach Simon Harris led tributes to Mr Duhan and said it was 'terribly sad news tonight from Galway'. He added: 'The young woman who is still missing remains in our thoughts tonight.'
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