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Former Galway star Michael Coleman dies in accident

  • Michael Coleman, a former All-Star hurler, died in an accident while clearing storm damage near his home in Crumlin, Ballyglunin, on Friday evening.
  • Coleman was an All-Ireland senior hurling winner with Galway in 1988 and was involved in various community activities.
  • He is survived by his wife Mary, daughter Sinead, and son Dara, with Sinead recently receiving a camogie All-Star award.
  • Deputy Peter Roche stated that the community is in shock, describing Coleman as one of the finest people he ever met.
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Irish TimesIrish Times

Former Galway All Ireland-winning hurler Michael Coleman dies in accident while clearing storm debris

Coleman (61), who won the 1988 All-Ireland with Galway, died after incident near home in Crumlin

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Irish MirrorIrish Mirror

Tragedy as former All-Ireland winner dies clearing up Storm Eowyn damage

The 61-year-old was heavily involved in a variety of community events, including sport, the church, senior citizens’ group and a host of other local activities

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RTÉRTÉ

Former Galway star Michael Coleman dies in accident

A Galway community is in shock following the death of former All Star hurler Michael Coleman, who died in an accident on Friday evening clearing up storm damage near his home.

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Irish ExaminerIrish Examiner

Galway All-Ireland winner Michael Coleman dies aged 61

The Abbeyknockmoy man, an All-Ireland winner in 1988, and a three-time All-Star is considered one of the finest midfielders of his generation.

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Irish IndependentIrish Independent

Galway in shock following tragic death of former hurling All Star Michael Coleman

A Galway community is in shock following the death of a former All Star hurler who died in an accident on Friday evening clearing up storm damage near his home.

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Galway community in shock as former All Star hurler Michael Coleman dies clearing up storm damage

His neighbour and friend Deputy Peter Roche said the community has been stunned by the shock death.

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The Journal broke the news in Ireland on Saturday, February 8, 2025.
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