Overview
- A man was pronounced dead at a farm premises in Ballyrobin, Ferrybank, after an incident involving farm machinery on Sunday, May 24, and emergency services attended the scene.
- The deceased has been locally named as James Doherty and local reports say he is mourned by his partner, Lorna, siblings and a wide circle of neighbours and friends.
- Gardaí described the scene as a “medical incident,” removed the body to University Hospital Waterford for post-mortem examination, and are preparing a file for the coroner.
- The Health and Safety Authority has confirmed it is aware of the case and has launched a workplace-safety investigation, and officials say no further operational details are available while inquiries continue.
- Ballyrobin sits on the Waterford–Kilkenny border and the death has prompted community tributes; the HSA and the coroner’s findings will determine any safety or legal follow-up and shape local farming-safety lessons.