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Agriland
2 days ago
- Business
- Agriland
Gardaí confirm death of man on a farm in Kilcock, Co. Kildare
Gardaí today (Wednesday, June 4) confirmed that a workplace incident on a farm in Kilcock, Co. Kildare is being investigated by authorities. Gardaí and emergency services were alerted to the incident on Monday (June 2) in Kilcock and confirmed that a 'male, aged in his 60s who was working on the site was pronounced deceased'. In a statement, gardaí said: 'This matter has now been referred to the Health and Safety Authority (HSA), who are the lead agency responsible for the investigation of such matters. 'The body has now been removed to Nass mortuary where a post mortem will be conducted at later stage'. Gardaí Separately the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) also told Agriland that it has launched an investigation into the incident in Co. Kildare. 'As such, no further information is available at this time,' it stated. The man who died in the incident has been named locally as Eamonn Egan, Lloyd's country manager and general representative for Ireland since 2008. Tributes have been paid to the Irish businessman who passed away following the incident on the farm near Maynooth. A spokesperson for Lloyd's said: 'Our thoughts are first and foremost with Eamonn's family at this incredibly difficult time. 'Eamonn was well known and respected across the global network, as well as being an influential figurehead for the local market which went from strength to strength under his leadership. 'Eamonn will be fondly remembered for so many things, not least his wonderful character, dedication to the Ireland market, and of course his passion for all things equestrian'. Eamonn Egan Source: Lloyd's Europe Separately Patrick Tiernan, Lloyd's chief executive, also said the group's thoughts and prayers were with Eamonn Egan's family and close friends following his 'untimely passing'. Tiernan added: 'Eamonn was a huge character in Lloyd's and so proud of Ireland's place as the largest EU insurance market in our market. 'I was personally very fond of him, and loved spending time with him in Dublin, where there was no door he couldn't open with his charm and determination. 'And nothing he wouldn't do for his friends and his colleagues. We will miss him deeply and treasure his memory.'
BreakingNews.ie
2 days ago
- General
- BreakingNews.ie
HSA launch investigation into death of businessman in freak accident
The Health and Safety Authority has launched an investigation into a freak accident which claimed the life of the chief executive of the Irish branch of Insurance firm Lloyds. The businessman has been named locally as 58-year-old Eamonn Egan. Mr Egan, was also a former amateur jockey, and also hunted with Ward Union. Advertisement The accident occurred close to his home in Maynooth, Co Kildare, on Monday morning when a tractor loader fell. Gardaí and emergency services were alerted to the accident. Mr Egan was pronounced dead a short time later. A post mortem examination is due to be carried out on Mr Egan's remains in due course. Ireland Captain of MV Matthew carrying 2.2 tonnes of cocai... Read More In a statement the Health and Safety Authority said they are 'aware of the incident' and have 'launched an investigation'. A friend of Mr Egan's who did not wish to be named said they were in 'shock at the news of his death. He was in great form when I met him over the weekend. He would help out anyone he could. A really lovely and kind man.' The Coroner's office has been notified which is normal protocol in such cases. Mr Egan is survived by a daughter and son who are in their late 20s.
The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- Business
- The Irish Sun
Tributes for former amateur jockey, business executive and ‘thorough gentleman', 58, killed in Kildare farm accident
TRIBUTES have poured in for a former amateur jockey and top business executive who died in a farm accident. The victim, named locally as Eamonn Egan, 58, was the chief executive of the Irish division of international insurance firm Lloyd's. Advertisement He died in a In a statement Gardai said: "A post-mortem examination is due to be carried out in due course." The Advertisement Read more in News "As such, no further information is available at this time." Mr Egan, a former amateur jockey, was well-known in both the business and equestrian communities. He also hunted with the Ward Union. Locals said he was a "thorough gentleman who loved equestrian sport and outdoor life". Advertisement Most read in Irish News Mr Egan is survived by his wife, daughter and son. No funeral arrangements have been made as yet. A total of 33 work-related fatalities have been recorded in Ireland in 2025 so far, with 16 of those fatalities occurring in the agricultural sector. Farming incidents resulted in 12 deaths in 2024. Advertisement 1 Tributes have poured in for Eamonn Egan, who died in a farm accident Credit: Collect through journalist
Irish Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Business
- Irish Daily Mirror
Man dies in farm accident in Co Kildare
The chief executive of the Irish branch of an international insurance firm has died following a farm accident in Co Kildare on Monday morning. The fatal accident occurred close to Maynooth, Co Kildare where a tractor loader is understood to have fallen. The man has been named locally as 58-year-old Eamonn Egan. Mr Egan, was the chief executive of the Irish branch of insurance firm Lloyds, a former amateur jockey and also hunted with Ward Union. Gardai and emergency services were alerted to the accident but tragically, Mr Egan was pronounced dead at the scene. A post-mortem examination is due to be carried out on Mr Egan's remains in due course. The Coroner's office has been notified, which is normal protocol in such cases. Mr Egan is survived by a daughter and son, who are in their late 20s.
BreakingNews.ie
3 days ago
- General
- BreakingNews.ie
Man dies in farm accident in Co Kildare
The chief executive of the Irish branch of an international insurance firm has died following a farm accident in Co Kildare on Monday morning. The fatal accident occurred close to Maynooth, Co Kildare, when a tractor loader is understood to have fallen. Advertisement The man has been named locally as 58-year-old Eamonn Egan. Mr Egan was the chief executive of the Irish branch of insurance firm Lloyds, a former amateur jockey, and also hunted with Ward Union. Gardaí and emergency services were alerted to the accident. Mr Egan was pronounced dead at the scene. A post-mortem examination is due to be carried out on Mr Egan's remains in due course. The Coroner's office has been notified, which is normal protocol in such cases. Mr Egan is survived by a daughter and son who are in their late 20s.
