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Swifts pay tribute to fan killed in Loughgall motorcycle accident

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Saturday, 10 March 2018 08:48

By Chloe StJohn X @chloestjohn

Q Radio News

Dungannon Swifts have paid tribute to a fan killed in a motorcycle crash in County Armagh.

44-year-old Barrie Meneely came off his bike in the Loughgall area at around 10.25 yesterday morning.

His vehicle was the only one involved when it happened.

He was a lifelong supporter of the Swifts and his young son Alfie had led the team onto the pitch as a mascot when they won their first senior trophy last month.

Dungannon captain Ryan Harpur says Barrie will be fondly remembered:

The PSNI says an investigation into the crash is underway.

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