A spokesperson for Aurivo co-op, the operator of the mart, told the Irish Farmers Journal that a customer in his 70s was involved in the accident with a bull on Saturday morning.

The man was airlifted from the site by the emergency services to Sligo University Hospital where his condition was being monitored on Sunday.

"Management and staff at Aurivo are offering their full support to the gentleman and his family, and will be co-operating with the relevant authorities as an investigation is conducted into the accident," the spokesperson said.

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