Hiker (78) who died after fall on Croagh Patrick praised for donating body to science

Patrick O’Mahony was the former chairman of the Irish Medicines Board

Coroner Pat O’Connor

Eavan Murray

An accomplished businessman who died from head injuries he sustained from a fall on Croagh Patrick donated his body to medical science.

Patrick O’Mahony (78), of Barbourhill, Westport, Co Mayo, was praised by Mayo coroner Pat O’Connor at his inquest yesterday for his selfless and generous decision to donate his body.

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