Elderly man dies in Mayo holiday village

AN elderly man collapsed and died earlier today in the seaside village of Keel, Achill Island, despite the best efforts of holidaymakers to save him.

Those who rendered assistance to the victim included four nurses and two doctors who were holidaying in the area.

Members of the local Achill Coastguard Unit were also quickly on the scene and administered CPR.

A HSE ambulance and a Medevac air ambulance were despatched to the scene - close to the Minaun Bar – where the victim became ill.

It is not yet been confirmed whether or not the man lived locally or was a visitor to the area.