Man (50s) dies in Askamore mountain bike tragedy

By Dan Walsh

A man in his early fifties has died as a result of an incident involving a mountain bike on the Askamore Hill Trails in North Wexford on Sunday.

The incident happened around mid-day, and emergency services were called to the scene.

The man has been named locally as John Byrne “Island Manor” Island Middle, Craanford, Gorey, Co. Wexford and formerly of St. Moling’s Terrace, Camolin (Owner of J.B.C.C. Company). 

The Health & Safety Authority is investigating the incident.

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