Gardaí in Bray are investigating the sudden death of a man in his mid-70s that occurred on Saturday afternoon at approximately 3.30pm at Kilmacanogue, Co Wicklow.

Gardaí were alerted that a man fell from a ladder while carrying out repairs to his farm shed.

The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) have been notified and investigations are ongoing.

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Meanwhile, gardaí in Clonakilty are investigating the sudden death of a man, understood to be in his early 50s, who was working on a farm trying to repair the roof of a cow shed after the storm and fell from a teleporter.

A garda spokesperson said: “The incident occurred at a farm in the townland of Kilcarriffe at approximately 1pm on Sunday.”

The HSA has been notified.