Man who died in Netwatch Cullen Park accident to be laid to rest

Des Carr, the man who died in a tragic workplace accident at Carlow’s Netwatch Cullen Park, will be laid to rest tomorrow.

Des, aged in his 50s, died on November 5th when a gate fell on him at the Carlow GAA grounds.

First responders and emergency services attended, but he passed away at the scene.

Originally from Kensal Green, London, Des had been living in Chapelstown.

Des will repose at McGuill's Funeral Home, Bennekerry from 4.00p.m today, with Prayers at 7.00p.m.

Removal will take place on Wednesday morning to St. Mary's Church, Bennekerry, arriving for Funeral Mass at 11.00a.m.

This will be followed by burial in the adjoining cemetery.

The funeral service will be livestreamed on YouTube.

Des will be sadly missed by his soul mate Bridget, brothers Tony and Kevin, Bridget's family, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, cousins, his special little friends Dylan and Lucy, extended family, work colleagues at Netwatch Cullen Park, neighbours and a large circle of friends.

Condolences online highlight Des’s kind and caring nature.

“Des was a gentleman and was very well liked,” one family wrote.

“A gentleman at all times and well respected by all his colleagues at Dr Cullen Park and will be missed,” another said.

“He was my upstairs neighbour throughout my childhood and more an uncle and family to myself and my mum. I am so so sad and shocked of this news,” a woman said.

To share a condolence or memory with Des, visit Rip.ie.