Tributes flood in for 19-year-old killed in weekend farming accident

Adam Mangan was involved with Offaly minor football team and also Tullamore Rugby Club.

Adam Mangan Dan Sheridan / INPHO Dan Sheridan / INPHO / INPHO

TRIBUTES HAVE BEEN flooding in for the 19-year-old who was killed over the weekend in a farming accident.

Adam Mangan was working on a farm in Derryarkin, near Rhode, when the incident occurred shortly after 4.30pm on Saturday afternoon.

It’s understood the accident involved a farming trailer.

He was pronounced dead at the scene before being taken to Midland Regional Hospital in Tullamore.

Adam is well-known in the area for his involvement with the Offaly minor football team and also Tullamore Rugby Club.

Sincere sympathy to The Mangan Family & @kilclonfertgaa on the death of 2013/14 Offaly Minor Footballer, Adam following a farm accident RIP
— Official Offaly GAA (@Offaly_GAA) October 4, 2015

Official Offaly GAA / Twitter

His club Kilclonfert wrote a touching message on its Facebook page, saying

The darkest of clouds is cast over Kilclonfert this evening as news of the terribly tragic and untimely death of one of our fine young players, Adam Mangan has occurred.

Words just don’t describe the sadness that is in our club and community tonite. Our thoughts and prayers are with Ray, Janette, Shane, Mark & Cathal and all their extended family and friends.

Adam Mangan tackled by Josh Barnes 28/9/2013 Adam Mangan of Leinster tackled by Josh Barnes of Munster during a game in 2013. Donall Farmer / INPHO Donall Farmer / INPHO / INPHO

Sincere sympathy to The Mangan Family and @Offaly_GAA on the death of 2013/14 Offaly Minor Footballer, Adam following a farm accident RIP
— Leinster GAA (@gaaleinster) October 4, 2015

Leinster GAA / Twitter

@TullamoreRFC sincerest sympathy to the Mangan family on the tragic loss of Adam. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam pic.twitter.com/fhohpvCaaZ
— Tullamore RFC (@TullamoreRFC) October 4, 2015

Tullamore RFC / Twitter

Adam Mangan doing his stuff for Leinster Youths in 2013 RIP Adam pic.twitter.com/AEulaZ6hew
— Thomas O'Brien (@ktf81) October 4, 2015

thomas o brien / Twitter

We extend our deepest sympathy to the family of Adam Mangan, his club mates and friends. Thinking of you all at this very difficult time.
— Tullamore GAA (@tullamoregaa) October 4, 2015

Tullamore GAA / Twitter

Adam Mangan RIP. Unspeakable tragedy. Such a talented and pleasant young man. Pleasure to have known him. pic.twitter.com/L2lRLrZIu3
— Pat Nolan (@pat_nolan) October 4, 2015

Pat Nolan / Twitter

Had the pleasure of seeing this man in action on and off the field since u14 and what an absolute hero. Rip Mango pic.twitter.com/K6yEqAmMAZ
— Paddy Dunican (@Patrickdunican1) October 4, 2015

Patrick Dunican / Twitter

Gardaí and the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) are investigating the incident.

No funeral arrangements have been announced yet.

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