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01/05/2014
Funeral Of Murdered Soldier To Be Held
The funeral of a soldier found dead at his barracks in March is to be held later today.
It is understood the funeral will be held at Ballywillan Presbyterian Church in Portrush, Co Antrim.
Corporal Geoffrey McNeill, from Ballymoney, was found dead at Clive Barracks, Tern Hill on 8 March. He was a member of the Royal Irish Regiment.
A fellow soldier, 23-year-old Lance/Corporal Richard Farrell, has been charged with the murder.
(JP)
It is understood the funeral will be held at Ballywillan Presbyterian Church in Portrush, Co Antrim.
Corporal Geoffrey McNeill, from Ballymoney, was found dead at Clive Barracks, Tern Hill on 8 March. He was a member of the Royal Irish Regiment.
A fellow soldier, 23-year-old Lance/Corporal Richard Farrell, has been charged with the murder.
(JP)
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