Tributes paid as funeral takes place of Carlow man who died following accident

A Carlow native who died following an accident last week, was laid to rest on Monday morning.

David Hutton, Oaklawns, Paulstown, and formerly of Ardristan, Tullow, Co. Carlow, was fatally injured in a workplace accident last Wednesday. The Health and Safety Authority is investigating the matter.

He is survived by his heartbroken wife Caroline, sons Dean and Ross and daughter Zoey, mother Ann, brothers Kevin, Noel, Johnny, Paul and Vincent, sisters Collette and Eileen, mother-in-law Mary, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, his work colleagues, nieces and nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends from both communities. David is predeceased by his father Jack Hutton, sister Mary and his infant brother. 

David's funeral mass took place on Monday morning in the Church of the Assumption, Paulstown, followed by burial afterwards in the Holy Family Cemetery, Paulstown. 

The Ballon/Rathoe Community Games and Athletic Club paid tribute, describing David as an "outstanding athlete" in his youth. "We offer sincere sympathy to David’s wife and children and the Hutton and Murphy families on the tragic death of David!.

It noted that David was a son of the club’s former chairman Jack Hutton. The club outlined that David was a talented athlete and his youth, he won county championships in sprint events, as well as across the 800 and 1500 meter distances. He also won the long jump on two occasions, as well as two county cross country championships also. He also represented Ballon Rathoe in the relay on many occasions.

He represented Carlow on several occasions at the national finals in Mosney.

The Fighting Cocks GAA Club described David’s death  as "such a tragedy in our community".

"Our thoughts and sympathy are with the Hutton and Murphy families. Rest easy, David," the club posted on social media. 

David was also a member of Carlow Autograss Club who said said that they were "very saddened" to hear of his death. 

"The club would like to offer our sincere condolensces to his wife Caroline, his children Dean, Ross and Zoey. Also thinking of Noel, Vincent, Brian, Bridget, Ashling, Emma and all his extended family at this time. May he rest in peace," the club said.