The Health and Safety Authority has launched an investigation following the death of a man in his 40s at a meat processing facility in Roscrea, Co. Tipperary.
Mr Patrick Gleeson, who was from Youghal, Co. Cork, was pronounced dead after an incident at the Roscrea factory at approximately 3:00pm on Monday last, March 9th 2026. Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene, and the local coroner was notified.
Mr Gleeson, a father of one, was laid to rest following his funeral Mass. His family said they have been left devastated and are trying to understand the circumstances surrounding his death. Gardaí confirmed that the Health and Safety Authority was notified and is carrying out its own investigation into the incident.
No further details on the circumstances of the death have been made public at this stage.
According to provisional figures published by the Health and Safety Authority, 58 people died in work-related incidents in Ireland during 2025, up from 36 in 2024.
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