LAST UPDATE | 27 Apr 2023
A CO MAYO man has been killed in Ukraine.
It’s understood that Finbar Cafferkey, aged in his 40s and from Achill Island, was involved in fighting Russian forces in the eastern part of the country.
He also has previous combat experience in Syria, travelling to the country in 2017 to fight alongside Kurdish fighters against ISIS.
Cafferkey’s family has been informed of his death and they are expected to issue a statement on his passing later.
“The Department of Foreign Affairs said in a statement to The Journal that it is “aware of the case and is providing consular assistance”.
“As with all consular cases, the Department does not comment on the details of any individual case,” it said.
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