01/12/2014

Man Killed In Farming Incident

A man has died in a farming accident in Co Fermanagh.

The victim, 71, is thought to have been attacked by cattle on his farm near Ballinamallard.

The incident happened over the weekend.

An investigation is now being carried out by the Health and Safety Executive.

(JP)

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