Gardaí are investigating the death of a man at Louth House, Co Louth which took place on Saturday evening, 29 August, at approximately 6pm.

The man who was in his late 60s was fatally injured when he fell from the roof of a shed. His body was removed to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda where a post mortem will be conducted.

Investigations are ongoing by An Garda Síochána.

The Health and Safety Authority has been notified and is conducting an investigation into this incident.

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