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".
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".
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."
Meanwhile Horse Sport Ireland has also paid tribute to Eamonn Egan.
The organisation said "Eamonn was a long-standing and much-valued contributor to the Irish equestrian community, and in particular to Horse Sport Ireland, where he served with distinction in a number of governance roles".
According to Horse Sport Ireland Eamonn Egan had been an amateur jockey.
It stated: "Eamonn remained deeply connected to horses and the sport throughout his life.
"His passion for the Irish horse was evident in every discussion, and he was a strong believer in uniting sporting governance with grassroots participation to ensure the sector’s sustainability and future growth".
The organisation has also extended its "heartfelt condolences to Eamonn Egan's children, his extended family, and all who knew and loved him".
"We are proud to have worked alongside him.
"His contribution to Horse Sport Ireland, and to the wider equestrian community, was profound," it stated.
