We weren’t in a hols resort any more, it was a war zone
Irishman relives finding his wife killed on Tunisian beach
Gunman walks on beach in Sousse resort made in my life. Shortly after the ambassador arrived it just eased the burden.” Mr Cooney travelled to Sousse with consul Caoimhe Ni Chonchuir as soon as they heard Lorna and another Irish couple, Martina and Laurence Hayes from Athlone, were among the victims. He said: “He’s just an Irishman abroad, he’s bereaved, he’s traumatised. “Then you get someone coming who can talk to authorities on behalf of the Irish Government.” Mr Carty was in a position to identify his wife’s remains but officials said they would need DNA evidence before releasing her body. Ms Ni Chonchuir revealed: “We worked with the guards to see if they would accept dental records and eventually they would.” The ambassador visited Mr Carty on his farm six months later and attended a memorial service for all three victims. Mr Carty said: “As soon as I met them I knew they were good people. “I have two lifelong friends in them.” Mr Cooney added: “For me it was a privilege to get to know Declan Carty. “I am only sorry I never got to meet Mrs Carty.” The Thin Green Line airs on RTE One on Thursday at 7pm. slyvia.pownall@irishmirror.ie Lorna Carty, top, & Ambassador David Cooney