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# Virginia

Man (69) dies after falling off roof in Cavan

He was pronounced dead at the scene.

A MAN HAS died after falling off a roof in Cavan.

The incident took place in Virginia just after 1pm today

The 69-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene.

It’s believed he was repairing the roof of a shed on a farm.

Gardaí, along with the Health and Safety Authority, have launched investigations into the death.

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