Soldier dies in 'tragic accident' at Dublin barracks

A soldier has died at an army barracks in Dublin, in what the Defence Forces are describing as a "tragic accident".

Soldier dies in 'tragic accident' at Dublin barracks
Thu, 25 Jul, 2013 - 10:55

A soldier has died at an army barracks in Dublin, in what the Defence Forces are describing as a "tragic accident".

They said that 32-year-old Private Patrick 'Paddy' Conlon fell from a height in McKee Barracks, in the early hours of this morning.

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