Tragic hiker who died after Croagh Patrick fall donates body to science

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Pat O’Mahony was a former Chairman (1996-2010) of the Irish Medicines Board

A 78-year-old man who died in hospital last November from head injuries sustained when he fell on Croagh Patrick the previous day was commended by a coroner today for his “selflessness” in donating his body to medical science.

“His generosity in making such a decision reflects a profound commitment to the welfare of others and his legacy will continue through the knowledge gained from his contribution”. “His eyes were open and he was breathing”, Mr Fitzpatrick continued in his statement. “Blood was coming from his left ear. People on the mountain moved around him to keep him warm.” An air ambulance later arrived and Mr. Fitzpatrick helped get the injured man into a harness for a lift to the helicopter.

“He was in good form”. Ms Kilroy said in a statement which was read on her behalf to the inquest. “He said he was getting a bus to Croagh Patrick. I advised him the weather was not great but he said he was an experienced hillwalker”.

 

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