Irish soldier dies in parachuting accident in Spain

He was off-duty at the time, the Defence Forces said.
Members of the Defence forces during the National Day of Commemoration Ceremony (PA)
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By Grinne N. Aodha12 February 2023

An Irish soldier has died in a parachuting accident in Spain while off duty.

Ireland’s armed forces confirmed the death in a statement on Sunday, and said his family members are being informed of the news.

“The Defence Forces can confirm that a serving member has died in a parachuting accident in Spain.

“He was off duty at the time,” it said.

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