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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.
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.
