Coroner rejects calls for gardai to investigate death of farmer Joe Grogan (75) one day after his marriage
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Joe Grogan, a 75-year-old farmer from Offaly, died at home on April 15, 2023, just 24 hours after marrying Lisa Flaherty, his part-time carer. His marriage came as a surprise to relatives who were unaware of their relationship. A coroner rejected requests for a detailed forensic investigation into the circumstances of his death at the conclusion of a three-day inquest. The incident and its timing have drawn attention, particularly as Grogan was a recognized figure in Irish farming, having hosted the National Ploughing Championships.
The coroner deemed the circumstances surrounding Joe Grogan's death as not necessitating a detailed forensic investigation, despite the unusual timing following his wedding.
Joe Grogan, a 75-year-old farmer, passed away at home in Tullamore, Co Offaly, just one day after marrying his part-time carer, Lisa Flaherty.
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