Wednesday 28 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 2998Workplace accident · Co. Waterford · 24 May 2026

Man in 50s killed in farm machinery accident in Ferrybank, Co Waterford

James Doherty, a man in his 50s, was killed in a farm machinery accident at a premises in Ballyrobin, Ferrybank, Co Waterford, on Sunday 24 May 2026. The Health and Safety Authority has launched an investigation into the incident.

  1. Reported26 May
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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4 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatJames Doherty, aged in his 50s, lost his life following an incident involving farm machinery on Sunday, May 24. (irishmirror.ie)
  • whatHe was pronounced dead at the scene. (irishmirror.ie)
  • investigationThe Health and Safety Authority has launched an investigation into the incident. (irishmirror.ie)
  • otherHe was a member of the local creamery committee for many years. (irishmirror.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 26 May2026
    Reportedirishmirror.ie, first report
    Tributes pour in for 'gentleman' killed in Waterford farm accident

    First report of the fatal farm accident; tributes paid to the deceased; HSE investigation launched.

    victim, James Doherty, 50s, male, irish (judged from name)James Doherty