Farmer Padraig Nally, 81, who sparked Ireland's self-defense law changes after shooting a trespasser, has died.

Padraig Nally, an 81-year-old Mayo farmer, has died after a long illness. In 2004, he shot and killed John 'Frog' Ward, a trespasser with a criminal record, at his farm. Initially jailed for manslaughter, Nally was later acquitted after a retrial. The incident sparked a national debate on property defense rights, leading to changes in self-defense laws in Ireland. Nally, who feared for his safety, often armed himself to protect his property.

November 29, 2024
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