Man who died in tragic Mayo work accident is named locally

An investigation has been launched by the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) following the death of a TV and satellite engineer in Mayo.

The victim, named locally as Patrick (Pat) Kilcoyne, Errew, Castlebar, sustained fatal injuries yesterday when fell from a ladder while working on a house at Carrowholly, Westport.

Mr. Kilcoyne, a married father of three, died at the scene despite efforts to save him.

The tragedy has cast a dark cloud over the community at large.

A post mortem examination has been carried out at Mayo University Hospital, Castlebar

A file on the tragic death is being prepared for the Coroner for Mayo, Dr. Eleanor Fitzgerald.