A man in his 90s has died following an incident on a farm near Askeaton in Co Limerick.

Gardaí and emergency services responded to the fatal accident at approximately 6pm on Monday 19 January where the man was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The body has since been removed to University Hospital Limerick for a post-mortem examination.

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Gardaí have confirmed that local coroner and the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) have been notified.

The Irish Farmers Journal understands that the farmer was looking after cattle which were being out-wintered on the farm.