Horse breeder died from stab wounds

MURDERED horse breeder Dick Forristal died as a result of blood loss and injuries to both his lungs and aorta, caused by stab wounds, an inquest into his death has heard.

Two men are already behind bars following the burglary and murder at Mr Forristal’s home at Carrigavantry Stud in Tramore, Co Waterford, on July 21 last year.

The 68-year-old had returned from the funeral of Turkish bomb blast victim, Tara Whelan, when he was stabbed to death.