Thursday 29 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 8660Workplace safety offences · Co. Limerick · 30 Jul 2020

Company pleads guilty over death of Limerick farmer

On July 30, 2020, Danny Mullins, a 76-year-old man, was crushed by a pneumatic gate used to control cows at a milking parlour on the family farm at Glenacurrane, Anglesboro, County Limerick. The Health and Safety Authority investigated and brought criminal charges against the company Dairymaster under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005. At a hearing at Limerick Circuit Court, reported on July 9, 2026, Dairymaster pleaded guilty to several charges arising from the death. The judge adjourned the matter, and a sentencing date will be fixed later.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In courtnot reported
  5. Convicted9 Jul
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

consolidated from all reports
What happened
Danny Mullins, a 76-year-old man, died after being crushed by a gate.
When
Danny Mullins died on July 30, 2020.
Where
The incident happened on the family farm at Glenacurrane, Anglesboro, County Limerick.
Cause
  • Mr Mullins was crushed by a pneumatic gate used to control the movement of cows at a milking parlour.
  • The company failed to ensure that the gate it supplied and installed was safe.
Investigation
The Health and Safety Authority investigated the death and brought criminal charges against the company.
Charges
  • The charges were brought under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005.
  • Of the six charges, five were technical and one related directly to Mr Mullins's death.
In court
  • The case was heard at Limerick Circuit Court before Judge Simon McAleese.
  • Dairymaster, a dairy equipment supplier, pleaded guilty to several charges arising from the death.
Sentence
The judge adjourned the matter, and a sentencing date will be fixed later.
Other details
The company has no previous convictions.
12 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatDanny Mullins was 76 years old when he died. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whereThe incident happened on the family farm at Glenacurrane, Anglesboro. (limerickleader.ie)
  • whenDanny Mullins died on July 30, 2020. (limerickleader.ie)
  • causeMr Mullins was crushed by a pneumatic gate used to control cows at a milking parlour. (limerickleader.ie)
  • causeThe company failed to ensure the gate it supplied and installed was safe. (limerickleader.ie)
  • investigationThe Health and Safety Authority investigated and brought criminal charges against the company. (limerickleader.ie)
  • chargeFive of the six charges were technical, and one related directly to Mr Mullins's death. (limerickleader.ie)
  • chargeThe charge is under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtThe case was heard at Limerick Circuit Court. (limerickleader.ie)
  • courtDairymaster pleaded guilty to several charges arising from the death. (limerickleader.ie)
  • sentenceThe judge adjourned the matter and a sentencing date will be fixed later. (limerickleader.ie)
  • otherThe company has no previous convictions. (limerickleader.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 9 Jul2026
    Convictedlimerickleader.ie, first report
    'Accident waiting to happen' - company pleads guilty over death of Limerick farmer

    Reports the company's guilty pleas at a sentencing hearing, the HSA evidence, and that sentence was adjourned to a later date.

    victim, Danny Mullins, 76, male, irish (judged from name)Danny Mullinsconvicted, Dairymaster, namedDairymaster