Investigations begin into death of soldier, 32

Gardaí and military investigations are under way into the circumstances of the death of a 32-year-old solider in Dublin yesterday.

While the full details of the death of Private Patrick Conlon are unclear, a spokeswoman for the Defence Forces said he died as a result of a “fall from a height” and that it was a “tragic accident”.

Pte Conlon, from Coolaney, Co Sligo, joined the Defence Forces in Nov 2002 and was based in the 28th Infantry Battalion, in Finner Camp, Co Donegal.