"Recent tragedies in Drumgowna and Finglas have brought 'stunned silence' to the areas Mark O'Connor was a creature of habit. Nearly every day, like clockwork, he would go for a run. He was always alone, jogging along the narrow boreens close to the family home, waving to neighbours as he passed."
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Recent tragedies in Drumgowna and Finglas have left the areas in stunned silence. Mark O'Connor maintained a daily running routine, described as a creature of habit who ran nearly every day like clockwork. He ran alone along narrow boreens close to his family home and regularly waved to neighbours as he passed. Neighbours recognized his solitary, steady presence around the community. The sudden loss of familiar routines and people has created a palpable quiet among residents and underscored the close-knit nature of local life.
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