Experienced cyclist suffered fatal head injury in 'tragic' fall from bike

Diarmuid (Der) Hartnett, 73, from Kilbarry, Lissarda, Co Cork, died at Cork University Hospital after a fall on the Bandon to Crossbarry road on the morning of October 3, 2021

Cork City coroner Philip Comyn recorded a verdict of accidental death. Picture: Dan Linehan

An experienced cyclist suffered fatal head injuries in a tragic fall during a Sunday morning cycle with friends, an inquest has heard.

Diarmuid (Der) Hartnett, 73, from Kilbarry, Lissarda, Co Cork, died at Cork University Hospital (CUH) after a fall on the Bandon to Crossbarry road on the morning of October 3, 2021.