Funeral of Dromore man who died in construction site accident to take place today

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Tuesday, 27 February 2018 08:29

By Grainne Connolly @grainne555

by Gráinne Connolly

The funeral of Barry McQuaid will take place today in his home parish of St.Davog's in Dromore.

The 34 year old, father of three died last Friday morning on a construction site at the Ederney GAA club.

It's understood he was fatally injured following an accident involving a digger.

Barry was a husband to Edel and father to Tess, Tommy and Sadie.

Local people have been paying tribute to Barry on social media, including Councillor Glen Campbell:

Meanwhile, local GAA club Dromore GFA said "there is large crowds expected" to the funeral today.

Remains will leave Barry's home in Dromore at 10.15am today, arriving at St.Davog's Church, Dromore for 11am Requiem Mass.

The burial will follow in the adjoining cemetery.

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