A farmer has died following an accident on his farm in Broadford Co Limerick. Gardaí were called to the scene of a sudden death of a male (70s) on Saturday, 2 February.

In a statement, Gardaí said: “A male was working on his farm when he slipped and fell and fatally injured himself.

"He was brought to University Hospital Limerick where he was pronounced dead, a post mortem is due to take place."

The Health and Safety Authority (HAS) has been notified and are investigating the incident.

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