Menu
19/05/2009
Tragedy Hits Co Tyrone Farm
A two-year-old boy has been killed in a farm accident in Co Tyrone.
The incident involved a lorry and left toddler Tadhg Sweeney dead.
He was playing outside his family home at Mullaghslin, Carrickmore, when the accident happened at about 6.30pm on Monday evening.
The Health and Safety Executive is investigating his death.
A local politican, Sinn Féin councillor Ann Marie Fitzgerald said she had visited the family and they were deeply shocked by the child's death.
She told the BBC: "I visited the family home last night and they are totally devastated. The child was the youngest of four boys and was playing outside when the tragic accident, involving a lorry occurred.
"As a parent and local representative, I wish to extend deepest sympathy with the Sweeney family during this incredibly difficult time."
A police spokesman said officers were called yesterday evening but that the child was pronounced dead on arrival at Altnagelvin Hospital.
(BMcC/JM)
The incident involved a lorry and left toddler Tadhg Sweeney dead.
He was playing outside his family home at Mullaghslin, Carrickmore, when the accident happened at about 6.30pm on Monday evening.
The Health and Safety Executive is investigating his death.
A local politican, Sinn Féin councillor Ann Marie Fitzgerald said she had visited the family and they were deeply shocked by the child's death.
She told the BBC: "I visited the family home last night and they are totally devastated. The child was the youngest of four boys and was playing outside when the tragic accident, involving a lorry occurred.
"As a parent and local representative, I wish to extend deepest sympathy with the Sweeney family during this incredibly difficult time."
A police spokesman said officers were called yesterday evening but that the child was pronounced dead on arrival at Altnagelvin Hospital.
(BMcC/JM)
Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
27 February 2009
Tragic Death Of Child In Farm Accident Investigated
Tributes have been paid to an eight-year-old girl who died after an accident at a farm in Co Tyrone yesterday evening. Alison Torrens, from Drumquin, is the daughter of well-known horse trainer Mervyn Torrens.
Tragic Death Of Child In Farm Accident Investigated
Tributes have been paid to an eight-year-old girl who died after an accident at a farm in Co Tyrone yesterday evening. Alison Torrens, from Drumquin, is the daughter of well-known horse trainer Mervyn Torrens.
07 July 2003
Muslim family endure attack on family home
A gang of around ten men has targeted the County Armagh home of a Muslim family in what is thought to have been a racially motivated attack. The attack occurred at around 2.30am on Saturday morning when the family were at home in their house in the Enniskeen area of Craigavon.
Muslim family endure attack on family home
A gang of around ten men has targeted the County Armagh home of a Muslim family in what is thought to have been a racially motivated attack. The attack occurred at around 2.30am on Saturday morning when the family were at home in their house in the Enniskeen area of Craigavon.
21 August 2018
Over 500 Attend Farm First Aid Awareness Training
More than 500 farm family members and employees have attended First Aid Awareness training since March 2018, as part of the Farm Family Key Skills (FFKS) scheme. Up to 100 accidents which need medical attention occur each month on Northern Ireland farms.
Over 500 Attend Farm First Aid Awareness Training
More than 500 farm family members and employees have attended First Aid Awareness training since March 2018, as part of the Farm Family Key Skills (FFKS) scheme. Up to 100 accidents which need medical attention occur each month on Northern Ireland farms.
18 February 2002
Navy drafted in to assist in search for three family members
The British and Irish Navy has been drafted in assist in the search for three family members whose fishing boat went missing off the coast of County Down.
Navy drafted in to assist in search for three family members
The British and Irish Navy has been drafted in assist in the search for three family members whose fishing boat went missing off the coast of County Down.
11 June 2014
Boy Killed In Belfast Road Accident
A five-year-old boy has died in a road accident in north Belfast. It has been reported that the boy was riding his bike in the Rosehead area of Ardoyne on Wednesday morning at about 09:00 when he was struck by a car. The child was taken to a nearby hospital, but died as a result of his injuries.
Boy Killed In Belfast Road Accident
A five-year-old boy has died in a road accident in north Belfast. It has been reported that the boy was riding his bike in the Rosehead area of Ardoyne on Wednesday morning at about 09:00 when he was struck by a car. The child was taken to a nearby hospital, but died as a result of his injuries.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:This morning will be dry and rather cloudy, a little brightness here and there. Remaining dry this afternoon but still often cloudy. Fresh to strong westerly winds. Mild. Maximum temperature 11 °C.Tonight:This evening will be dry. Then the rest of the night will be mainly dry and mostly cloudy, although rain may reach the north coast later. Windy. Minimum temperature 7 °C.
