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Mother Remembers Family's Tragic Drowning on 10th Anniversary

3/20/2026

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Louise James reflects on 2016 drowning of her family when their car slid off a pier in County Donegal, Ireland.
Her partner Sean and their two sons died, while their four-month-old daughter Rioghnach survived.
An inquest found deaths were due to misadventure, citing a slippery algae-covered slipway.
Louise criticized the council for not maintaining safety measures.
A memorial walk is planned to honor the lost lives on the 10th anniversary.

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Story summary

Louise James reflects on 2016 drowning of her family when their car slid off a pier in County Donegal, Ireland.
Her partner Sean and their two sons died, while their four-month-old daughter Rioghnach survived.
An inquest found deaths were due to misadventure, citing a slippery algae-covered slipway.
Louise criticized the council for not maintaining safety measures.
A memorial walk is planned to honor the lost lives on the 10th anniversary.