Man (40s) dies after workplace accident in Co Clare
It is understood that the man - in his 40s - was fatally injured after falling from a height while carrying out repairs to a property in the town of Ennistymon.
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A spokeswoman for the Gardai confirmed: 'Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of a fatal work-related incident that occurred in Ennistymon, Co. Clare on Thursday 24th July 2025 at approximately 10 am."
She said: 'A male in his 40s suffered life-threatening injuries and was later pronounced deceased. The scene remains preserved for technical examination."
She added: 'The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) was notified and is investigating the matter.'
The popular local man has raised thousands of euros for charities and community groups over the years.
A local man said today that the deceased 'was a hard working family man dedicated to his wife and his kids. He was a model person".
The local man said that the work-related death 'has caused upset and shock in Ennistymon and we've had a very hard couple of months following other deaths in the area. There is a lot of anguish here right now.'
Only last weekend, Ennistymon GAA ahead of their first Senior Championship match this Summer retired their No 15 jersey in tribute to the late Eanna Rouine (20) who died in May.
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