Castlejordan man's death in farm accident

The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) is investigating the death of a farmer in his 60s in a workplace accident at Clongall, Castlejordan.

Local farmer Brendan Lucey died in the accident which occurred yesterday afternoon at the Clongall holding between Castlejordan and Edenderry.

The HSA says it is understood he became entangled in two pieces of farm machinery while spreading manure.

He is deeply regretted by his loving and devoted wife Madeline, son Brian, daughters Michelle and Amanda, mother Angela, sister Maura, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.