Accidental death verdict for pensioner who fell from cliff

Ballinglanna, close to where the incident happened. Pic: Google

AN INQUEST has recorded a verdict of accidental death in the case of a pensioner who died after falling from a cliff top near Clonakilty last December.

Seventy two-year-old James Byrne from Ballinglanna was discovered by a neighbour at the bottom of a cliff less than a mile from his home after laying undiscovered overnight.

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Cliff fall man has lucky escape

Ballinglanna close to where the incident happened. Pic: Google

A MAN who fell from a cliff edge while out walking near Clonakilty on Thursday had a lucky escape thanks to the actions of his quick-thinking friend.

The man, who is in his 60s got stuck on rocks 20 feet above the sea after falling over the cliff edge at Ballinglanna near Ring and was unable to climb back up to safety.


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