Ireland - Farmer Joe Grogan, 75, died at his home in Screggan, Tullamore, Co Offaly just 24 hours after he got married

[FromGermany1]

Coroner rejects Garda probe into farmer's death a day after 'secret' marriage

Joe Grogan, 75, died at his home in Screggan, Tullamore, Co Offaly just 24 hours after he got married to to his part-time carer, Lisa Flaherty, in a registry office unknown to any of his relatives who were unaware the couple were even in a relationship.

www.irishmirror.ie

 

[starlightstarbright]

Well, I mean, call me a skeptic, but that does sound fishy.

 

[Deleted member 367982]

When I read an old boy died on his wedding day to someone decades his junior, I thought that would be right but after seeing her photo I'm starting to think there may have been another cause of death.

 

[Dpdan]

You can't just go and get married on the spur of the moment, it requires 3 months notice:

How to get married in Ireland

Couples who want to get married in the Republic of Ireland must give at least 3 months’ notice. Read our guide about getting married in Ireland at HSE.ie.

www2.hse.ie

You also need two witnesses, so I wonder who they were? They are named on the application, so probably not passers by.

They must have applied before his chemotherapy, but it could have been after his diagnosis. Presumably as there wasn't an investigation, the registrar has not been questioned about any possible coercion?

 

[FromGermany1]

Millionaire, 75, died a DAY after marrying girlfriend, 50, who inherited his fortune after he was embalmed within hours

A MILLIONAIRE farmer who died just a day after marrying his girlfriend was embalmed with “undue haste” an inquest has heard. Joseph Grogan 75, died a day after marrying his girlfriend L…

www.thesun.ie

Many details.

 

[FromGermany1]

GROGAN INQUEST UPDATE: Focus now on Offaly farmer's marriage

Lawyer says High Court has authority to make judgment

www.offalyexpress.ie

VERDICT: Coroner announces decision in Offaly farmer's inquest

Three-day hearing into death of man who owned National Ploughing Championships site

www.offalyexpress.ie

BREAKING: Gardai should probe Offaly farmer's death, inquest told

Evidence concluded and coroner will announce decision after 6pm

www.offalyexpress.ie

Inquest into Offaly farmer's death continues this afternoon

Sister-in-law says appropriate steps were taken on day Joe Grogan passed away

www.offalyexpress.ie

Cause of Offaly farmer's death could not be determined

Pathologist says examination of National Ploughing site owner's remains limited because of prior embalming

www.offalyexpress.ie

Validity of National Ploughing site owner's marriage questioned at Offaly inquest

Coroner also heard pathologist unable to conclude what caused Joseph Grogan's death

www.offalyexpress.ie

 

[FromGermany1]

May 16th, 2025

National Ploughing farmer's marriage 'day before death' questioned at inquest

Joe Grogan was a well-known figure in the Irish farming community as his large landholding had hosted the National Ploughing Championships between 2016 and 2018

www.irishmirror.ie

 

[FromGermany1]

July 4th, 2025

Offaly farmer was married in registry office day before he died – inquest told

Plan for 'blessing' by priest afterwards at grotto he built on his land

www.offalyexpress.ie

Plan for 'blessing' by priest afterwards at grotto he built on his land

 

[FromGermany1]

Death Notice of Joseph (Joe) Anthony Grogan (Tullamore, Offaly) | rip.ie

The death has occurred of Joseph (Joe) Anthony Grogan of Tullamore, Offaly Ireland, on 15/04/2023. You can view the full death notice and add your condolences here.

rip.ie

 

[FromGermany1]

PressReader.com - Digital Newspaper & Magazine Subscriptions

Digital newsstand featuring 7000+ of the world’s most popular newspapers & magazines. Enjoy unlimited reading on up to 5 devices with 7-day free trial.

www.pressreader.com

 

[FromGermany1]

Subscribers only:

Inquest into death of farmer who owned Ploughing site adjourned

Joseph Grogan (77), a farmer, died on April 15, 2023 and the inquest at Tullamore Courthouse heard he had been suffering from cancer.

www.farmersjournal.ie

 

[FromGermany1]

Offaly to host 2025 National Ploughing Championships | Westmeath Independent

Christmas came early for Tullamore when it was announced that Offaly's county town would be the host venue of the National Ploughing Championships in September.

www.westmeathindependent.ie

The Ploughing was held on the same farm in 2016, 2017, and 2018, hosted by the late Joe Grogan.

His wife, Lisa Flaherty Grogan, will host the 2025 event, with additional lands being made available for ploughing and parking from many neighbouring farmers.

The three-day gathering is set to bring millions of euro into the local economy, mainly through the hospitality industry, but also utilising many local services in order to build an event that requires upwards of 700 acres.

 

[Deleted member 371138]

Offaly to host 2025 National Ploughing Championships | Westmeath Independent

Christmas came early for Tullamore when it was announced that Offaly's county town would be the host venue of the National Ploughing Championships in September.

www.westmeathindependent.ie

The Ploughing was held on the same farm in 2016, 2017, and 2018, hosted by the late Joe Grogan.

His wife, Lisa Flaherty Grogan, will host the 2025 event, with additional lands being made available for ploughing and parking from many neighbouring farmers.

The three-day gathering is set to bring millions of euro into the local economy, mainly through the hospitality industry, but also utilising many local services in order to build an event that requires upwards of 700 acres.

The ploughing is on now. I don't think the Irish president made any reference to Joe Grogan when opening the event. Out of respect for Joe's contribution I would have thought a mention of him would have been appropriate.

Watch: President Higgins opens National Ploughing Championships

The President of Ireland, Michael D Higgins has said that Ireland should "always be supporting farm...

www.agriland.ie