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Newtownards: Man Dies After Collision with Forklift on Christmas Eve
Northern Ireland football clubs praised Callum McVeigh's versatility and commitment after his death at 23, with Killyleagh FC recalling his final match in a 13-1 victory.
- On Christmas Eve, Callum McVeigh, 23-year-old footballer, died following a collision with a forklift in the Craigantlet area, where he was pronounced dead about 13:00 GMT.
- His career included joining Killyleagh FC on November 6 and making his final appearance on December 13 in a 13-1 Clarence Cup victory over Clonduff, after spells with Knockbreda Football Club, Ards, and Linfield Swifts.
- Clubs across Northern Ireland paid tribute, praising Callum McVeigh as a `versatile player with quality and technical ability` and offering condolences to Marcus, Lisa, and Ethan.
- Authorities said enquiries are ongoing and asked witnesses or dashcam holders to contact 101 quoting reference number 685 24/12/25, as police appealed to the public.
- A few weeks after joining Killyleagh, clubs recalled Callum McVeigh’s role in the Steel & Sons Cup win with Trai Hume and Dale Taylor and praised widespread support from the Northern Ireland football community.
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