A 36-year-old man died yesterday when his car plunged into a canal in Co Clare in the early hours of the morning. The deceased was named locally as Neil McNelis and it is believed he had been attending a wedding celebration before the accident. Gardaí in Killaloe are appealing for witnesses to contact them on (061) 620540 or via the Garda Confidential line on 1800 666 111.