Tributes paid to ‘lovely’ teen (17) who died in Cavan workplace tragedy

The teenager has been named locally as Reece Donohue (17) who was from Upper Main Street, Kilnaleck, in Co Cavan

The teenager has been named locally as Reece Donohue (17) who was from Upper Main Street, Kilnaleck, in Co Cavan.

The fatal incident occurred at the Wilton site at Kifagh, near Ballyjamesduff shortly after 4.30pm on Thursday June 13th.

Gardaí and emergency services attended, but the 17-year-old worker was pronounced deceased at the scene.

His body was removed from the scene to the mortuary in Cavan General Hospital and a post-mortem examination was subsequently carried out. The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) were also notified, and a file will be prepared for the Coroner’s Court.

In a statement, a spokesperson for Wilton Waste said: “The company offers their deepest condolences to the employee’s family at this very sad time.

“As a mark of respect, the company has decided to close the gates until further notice.”

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