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Man killed in Gort farm accident named locally

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Man killed in Gort farm accident named locally

Galway Bay fm newsroom - The farmer killed in an accident on his farm in Gort on Tuesday has been named locally as John Hansberry.

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John, who was aged in his 60's, died after an incident involving a tractor at his farm in the Derreen area.

A former member of Galway County Council who had recently retired, John was well known in the local area and a huge GAA supporter.

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Speaking to Galway Talks, local councillor Gerry Finnerty says it's devastating news.

Man killed in Gort farm accident named locally

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