Padraig Nally, farmer who had manslaughter conviction quashed after he shot John 'Frog' Ward 20 years ago, dies aged 81

Mr Justice Paul Carney, who tried the first trial, described it as "undoubtedly the most socially divisive case I've had to try and the most difficult case I've had to sentence."

Paddy Rock, a supporter of Mr Nally, said he feels the media at the time created a furore. "It wasn't about the Travelling community, it was about the individuals involved," he said.

After his conviction was quashed, Mr Nally continued to farm his land and went quietly about his business. One neighbour said the past had haunted Mr Nally.

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