Victim of farm accident named

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The young man who died in a farming accident at Moneyribbon, Coolgraney on Wednesday morning has been named locally as 28 year-old John Kennedy.

Mr Kennedy died after a quad bike overturned on the family farm.

The Health and Safety Authority are investigating the incident.

Coolgraney St.Patrick’s day parade canceled as a mark of respect.

The Croghan Calling Community page posted the following message.

Due to the overwhelming grief shared by the community it has been decided to cancel this year’s Coolgreany St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Our thoughts are with the Kennedy and Byrne families at this sad time.

 

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