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Two men die in separate accidents while repairing storm damage

The men, aged in their 50s and 70s, died over the weekend.

By Órla Ryan Monday 23 Oct 2017, 7:36 AM
Oct 23rd 2017, 7:36 AM 27,969 Views 6 Comments
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Trees down on Centre Park Road, Cork after Storm Ophelia
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Trees down on Centre Park Road, Cork after Storm Ophelia
Trees down on Centre Park Road, Cork after Storm Ophelia
Image: Sean Murray/TheJournal.ie

TWO MEN DIED in separate accidents at the weekend while carrying out repairs caused by recent storms.

A farmer in his 50s died while attempting to repair the roof of a shed. The incident happened in Kilgarriff outside Clonakilty in Co Cork yesterday afternoon.

The man’s body was removed to Cork University Hospital where a post-mortem will take place.

Separately, gardaí in Bray are investigating the sudden death of a man in his mid-70s that occurred on Saturday at around 3.30pm in Kilmacanogue, Co Wicklow.

The man fell from a ladder while carrying out repairs to his farm shed. His body was removed to St Columcille’s Hospital in Loughlinstown, where a post-mortem will take place.

Gardaí and the Health and Safety Authority are investigating both incidents.

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