Man dies after falling from north Mayo cliffs

A man has died after falling off Belderrig Cliffs in north Mayo around 1.30pm yesterday.

A man has died after falling off Belderrig Cliffs in north Mayo around 1.30pm yesterday.

The man's body was recovered by a rescue vessel some two-and-a-half hours after he was seen falling.

The victim, who has not yet been named, was taken to Mayo General Hospital. Gardaí are seeking witnesses to the tragedy.

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