Man killed in Netwatch Cullen Park to be buried on Wednesday
The late Des Carr who was killed in a workplace accident in Netwatch Cullen Park, Carlow on Thursday
A MAN who was killed in a workplace accident at Netwatch Cullen Park in Carlow last week will be laid to rest on Wednesday.
Desmond ‘Des’ Carr was killed at the Carlow GAA county grounds on Thursday morning, 5 November, when a gate fell on him while he was at work.
First responders and emergency services quickly attended, but he passed away at the scene.
A statement by An Garda Siochána said: ‘Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of a workplace accident in Carlow at 10.30am on Thursday 5 November.
‘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 was notified and a post-mortem examination will be carried out. The man’s body was removed from the scene. The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) was notified and attended the scene. A file will be prepared for the Coroner's Court.’ Originally from Kensel Green, London, Des had been living in Chapelstown, Carlow and worked at Netwatch Cullen Park.
The GAA community and beyond is deeply saddened and shocked by his death and tributes were paid to him on his death notice on Rip.ie.
His remains are reposing tomorrow, Tuesday, at McGuill’s funeral home, Bennekerry from 4pm, concluding with prayers at 7pm.
Removal will take place on Wednesday, to St Mary’s Church, Bennekerry for funeral Mass at 11am, followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.
