On Air Now

K Drive

3:00pm - 7:00pm

  • 045 901 490
  • 0833-979797

Now Playing

Counting Crows

Big Yellow Taxi

Man (50s) Dies In Workplace Accident At Carlow Stadium

He was pronounced deceased at the scene

A man in his 50s has has died in a workplace incident in Carlow.

It's understood to have happened at Netwatch Cullen Park this morning.

The Health and Safety Authority says it's aware of the fatal incident and has launched an investigation.

Gardaí attended the scene this morning (5 November) at 10:30am, upon arrival medical treatment was administered to the man.

He was subsequently pronounced deceased at the scene

The state pathologist has been notified and a post-mortem examination will be carried out.

The man’s body has been removed from the scene.

The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) has been notified and is currently at the scene along with An Garda Síochána.

A file will be prepared for the Coroner's Court.

A game had been due to take place today between Knockbeg College and Scoil Mhuire, Clane in the BR Bosco Cup at the venue, but was moved this morning to a pitch on the SETU Carlow campus.

More from Local News

Stay tuned to Kfm!

Get the Kfm Apps for you phone, tablet or smart speaker...

Kfm Kildare Weather

  • Thu

    Sunny intervals

    11°C

  • Fri

    Light rain

    10°C

  • Sat

    Light rain

    10°C

  • Sun

    Medium-level cloud

    9°C

  • Mon

    Light rain

    11°C