Defence Forces soldier who died in Spanish parachuting incident represented Ireland at skydiving

Company Sergeant Declan ‘Doc’ O’Connell was a long serving member of the Irish army

Company Sergeant O’Donnell was a member of the Flanagan’s darts team in Newbridge. In a statement on its Facebook page, the team paid tribute to him.

“The committee would like to pass on its condolences to the family and friends of Declan O’Connell of Flanagan’s darts team, who tragically passed away today. Doc has been a KDDL [Kildare District Darts League] member for over a decade, and won the league in 2017 and last season with Flanagan’s.” The Reserve Defence Forces Representative Association expressed condolences to the family of CS O’Connell who was due to be married to his long-term partner in April.

The association tweeted: “It is with great sadness that RDFRA has learned of the tragic passing of CS Declan “Doc” O’Connell. The Association wishes to extend its deepest condolences to all of his family, friends and comrades”.

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