Saul McElwain, 40, laid to rest after fatal workplace accident in Lisdoo, Co Louth
Saul McElwain, 40, was pronounced dead at the scene after a fatal workplace accident while operating machinery at EK Fuels in Lisdoo, Co Louth, on Tuesday 22 July 2025 at around 9.15am. He was a self-employed man from Ballynamoney, Carlingford, and a father of three. The Health and Safety Authority is investigating the accident, a post-mortem examination is to take place, and a file will be prepared for the Coroner's Court. His funeral took place on Saturday 26 July at Dundalk Presbyterian Church, with burial at Ballymascanlon Churchyard.
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Key facts
consolidated from all reports- What happened
- Saul McElwain, 40, was operating machinery when he was fatally injured in a workplace accident.
- He was pronounced deceased at the scene.
- He was self-employed and had his own lorry.
- Where
- The accident occurred at EK Fuels, Lisdoo, Armagh Road, Co Louth.
- When
- The accident happened at approximately 9.15am on Tuesday 22 July 2025.
- Investigation
- The Health and Safety Authority has been notified and is investigating the accident.
- A post-mortem examination is to take place in due course.
- In court
- A file will be prepared for the Coroner's Court.
- Other details
- He was a father of three who lived in Ballynamoney, Carlingford, Co Louth.
- His funeral took place on Saturday 26 July 2025 at Dundalk Presbyterian Church, with burial at Ballymascanlon Churchyard.
26 statements extracted from the articles
- whatHe was operating machinery when the accident happened. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatA male in his 40s was pronounced deceased at the scene. (irishmirror.ie)
- whatSaul McElwain was 40 years old (irishmirror.ie)
- whatHe was self-employed and had his own lorry (irishmirror.ie)
- whatHe was pronounced deceased at the scene (irishmirror.ie)
- whatHe attended Dundalk Grammar School (irishmirror.ie)
- whatHe was involved with Macra na Feirme (irishmirror.ie)
- whereThe accident took place at EK Fuels, Lisdoo, Armagh Road. (irishmirror.ie)
- whereHe was operating machinery at a business premises in Lisdoo, Co Louth (irishmirror.ie)
- whereHis funeral took place at Dundalk Presbyterian Church (irishmirror.ie)
- whereHe grew up at Killin, Jenkinstown (irishmirror.ie)
- whenThe accident occurred at around 9.15am on Tuesday 22 July 2025 in Lisdoo. (irishmirror.ie)
- whenGardaí were alerted to the fatal workplace accident on Monday 22nd July 2025 at approximately 9:15am. (irishmirror.ie)
- whenThe fatal workplace accident occurred on 22 July 2025 at approximately 9:15am (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationA post-mortem examination will take place in due course. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationThe HSA has been notified and will conduct its own investigation. (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationThe Health and Safety Authority is investigating the accident (irishmirror.ie)
- investigationA post-mortem examination will take place (irishmirror.ie)
- courtA file will be prepared for the Coroner's Court. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherHe was a father of three. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherHe lived in Ballynamoney, Carlingford, Co Louth. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherHis wife is Sarah and his daughters are Naomi, Abbie and Jessica. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherHis parents are Richard and Kathleen, his brothers are Patrick and Ross, and his sisters are Miriam and Vivien. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherHis body was removed to the mortuary at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherHe will lie in repose at his parents' home on Wednesday evening 23 July, with public visitation on Thursday 24 and Friday 25 July. (irishmirror.ie)
- otherHis funeral service was at 2pm on Saturday 26 July at Dundalk Presbyterian Church, Jocelyn Street, with burial at Ballymascanlon Churchyard. (irishmirror.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 26 Jul2025Tearful scenes as father killed in workplace accident is laid to rest
Covers the funeral of Saul McElwain at Dundalk Presbyterian Church, provides biographical details, and confirms the HSA investigation and that a file will be prepared for the Coroner's Court.
victim, Saul McElwain, 40, male, irish (judged from name)Saul McElwain - 23 Jul2025Tributes flow for man killed in horror incident at work
Adds his home address (Ballynamoney, Carlingford), the specific workplace (EK Fuels, Lisdoo, Armagh Road), his family details (wife Sarah, daughters Naomi, Abbie and Jessica, parents Richard and Kathleen), the Garda statement confirming the incident, body removed to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital mortuary, and full funeral arrangements.
victim, Saul McElwain, 40, male, irish (judged from name)Saul McElwain