ÉSÉilís Sheehy

1. Article · Aug 12, 2026 · Éilís Sheehy

   Man, 90s, dies in workplace accident involving tractor (opens the original)

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   A man in his 90s has died in a workplace accident involving a tractor in Co Leitrim. Gardaí and emergency services were called to the scene at Aughawillian, Garadice, Ballinamore, around 4.40pm yesterday. The man's body was taken from the scene. A post-mortem examination is due to be carried out and a file will be prepared. The Health and Safety Authority said it is aware of the incident and has launched an investigation. Local Fianna Fáil Councillor Paddy O'Rourke said the man was well known an

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2. Article · Aug 1, 2026 · Éilís Sheehy

   Man, 50s, dies in incident off Castletownbere Pier (opens the original)

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   A man in his 50s has died after getting into difficulty in the water at Castletownbere Pier in West Cork. Shortly after 5.30pm, Valentia Coastguard was alerted to a report by the National Ambulance Service that a man was in the water at the pier. The local coastguard, along with the RNLI's all-weather lifeboat were dispatched to the scene. The man was taken from the water in an unresponsive state and was pronounced dead at the scene. Gardaí said the man's body has been removed to the mortuary at

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