Man died after cliff fall, inquest hears

A man died from injuries sustained in a fall from treacherous coastal cliffs in West Cork, an inquest heard yesterday.

Cork City Coroner’s Court established that James Byrne, 72, from Ballinglanna, Clonakilty, walked out of his home moments after his home help left on the evening of Dec 28 last.

Despite being unsteady on his feet, he managed to walk about 1km to nearby cliffs.