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06 Sept 2025

RIP: Investigations underway after man dies following a fall from roof in County Mayo

Aged in his early fifties, the man died after he fell from a ladder in Carrowholly, Westport

RIP: Investigations underway after man dies following a fall from roof in County Mayo

The HSA is investigating the incident

Investigations are underway after a man died following a fall from a ladder at a private residence in County Mayo.

The Mayo News reports that gardaí have confirmed the incident happened on Tuesday afternoon at Carrowholly, Westport. 

The local Coroner and the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) have been notified and a number of investigations have been launched.

It's understood arrangements are being made for a post-mortem examination to be carried out and gardai say a file will be prepared for the local Coroner.

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No other details are available at this time. 

Gardai in Westport are investigating the man's death.

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