RIP: Man who died tragically at Netwatch Cullen Park named

The man who tragically died in a workplace accident at Netwatch Cullen Park has been named as Des Carr.

Des, who was aged in his 50s, died suddenly yesterday following the incident.

Gardai and emergency services attended the scene of at 10:30 yesterday morning.

“Upon arrival, medical treatment was being administered to a male aged in his 50s. The male was subsequently pronounced deceased at the scene,” a spokesperson from An Garda Síochána said.

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

The Health and Safety Authority (HSA)said it is aware of the fatal incident and has launched an investigation.

Des, formerly of Burrows Road, Kensal Green, London, is the beloved son of the late Frances and Noel, according to the death notice on RIP.ie

He will be sadly missed by his soulmate 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.

His funeral details will be announced at a later date.

Carlow GAA released a statement on Facebook following the tragic accident.

“Carlow GAA expresses its sympathies and offers its condolences to the family if the scheme worker who was fatally injured in a work-related incident this morning at Netwatch Cullen Park, Carlow. Carlow GAA is cooperating with the statutory bodies as appropriate and is working with the GAA’s own National Health and Safety Committee. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of the deceased at this sad time,” it said.