Father-of-11 John “Frog” Ward, 43, was killed by Nally in 2004
An online book of condolences for Padraig Nally was removed because of a tirade of anti-Traveller abuse.
amid allegations of trespass on his 65-acre farm near Lough Corrib on the Mayo-Galway border.READ MORE: Farmer Padraig Nally - who faced trial over shooting of John 'Frog' Ward - passes away aged 81 Some of the comments on the condolences section of the rip.ie website were criticised by Traveller groups for “violence and hatred against our community”.
Mr Nally’s death notice remains published online but the comment section is no longer available. A spokesperson for Rip.ie said: “We reserve the right to remove condolence notices which do not fit with its standards and policies.”
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