Man (50s) killed in workplace accident in Netwatch Cullen Park, Carlow

A MAN in his 50s was killed in a workplace accident this morning in Netwatch Cullen Park, Carlow, gardaí have confirmed.

In a statement issued to The Nationalist, An Garda Siochána confirmed that they and emergency services attended the scene of an accident in the county grounds earlier today.

‘Gardai and emergency services attended the scene of a workplace accident in Carlow at 10.30am this morning Thursday 5 November, 2026.

‘Upon arrival medical treatment was being administered to a male aged in his 50s. The male 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.’ Photographer with  The Nationalist, Pat Ahern, who lives behind the county football grounds said that he became aware of the accident at around 10am when he heard distressing cries from the area.

“I heard screaming and at first, I thought that it was a team warming up. It’s a horrendous situation,” said Pat.

A local first responder was quickly at the scene, followed shortly afterwards gardaí, emergency services and a helicopter. The helicopter landed on what’s known locally as the outside pitch, which is the area between Netwatch Cullen Park and O’Hanrahan’s GAA Club, and the person was airlifted to hospital.

A football match that was due to take place between Knockbeg College and Scoil Mhuire, Clane was moved from Netwatch Cullen Park to the football field in SETU campus.