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04/09/2013
Journalist Seán MacConnell Dies Aged 66
Journalist and former Irish Times reporter Seán MacConnell has died aged 66.
It is understood that Mr MacConnell died suddenly at his Dublin home in the early hours of this morning.
Beginning his career at the Roscommon Herald, the award-winning journalist was best known for his reporting of farming issues for the Irish Times.
(MH/CD)
It is understood that Mr MacConnell died suddenly at his Dublin home in the early hours of this morning.
Beginning his career at the Roscommon Herald, the award-winning journalist was best known for his reporting of farming issues for the Irish Times.
(MH/CD)
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