Farmer (60s) who died in quad bike accident in Mayo named locally
A man who died in a quad bike accident near the village of Kilkelly in County Mayo has been named as Jimmy Forkin.
Mr Forkin, who was in his 60s, died after his quad bike overturned on Wednesday afternoon.
He was very popular in the farming community and was described by local county councillor as "an utter gentleman' and 'a very mild, quiet man'.
'The town is utter shock, so it is,' Cllr John Caulfield told the Sunday World.
The late Jimmy Forkin Photo: Rip.ie
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Mr Forkin was pronounced dead by by paramedics at the scene after emergency services arrived. His body was then removed to Mayo University Hospital for a post-mortem examination.
An inquest into the circumstances his death will be conducted at a later stage.
He was predeceased by his sisters Mary and Noreen and his niece Michelle and is survived by his wife Chris, his nephew Gavin, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces-in-law, nephews-in-law, grand-nieces and grand-nephews, cousins, neighbours and many friends.
He will be reposing at the Marian Funeral Home, Knock (F12A726) on Saturday evening, August 9, from 6pm until 8pm with removal to St Patrick's Church, Glann.
His funeral Mass on takes place on Sunday, August 10, at 2pm followed by burial afterwards in Culmore cemetery.
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