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An Irish soldier has died in a parachuting accident in Spain while off duty.
Ireland’s armed forces confirmed the death in a statement on Sunday, and said his family members are being informed of the news.
“The Defence Forces can confirm that a serving member has died in a parachuting accident in Spain.
“He was off duty at the time,” it said.
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