Prayers said for two men with 'serious injuries' after farm accident in Limerick

PRAYERS will be said at Masses this morning in west Limerick for the recovery of two men who suffered “serious injuries” in a farm accident on Saturday.

It is believed the men, aged in their 60s and 50s, fell while carrying out works on a shed at a farm in Ardagh.

A garda spokesperson said gardaí and emergency services attended a workplace incident on a premises in Ardagh, Co Limerick on Saturday, August 31.

“The alarm was raised  at approximately 1.30pm. Two men were brought to University Hospital Limerick for treatment of injuries which are believed to be serious at this time.

“The Health and Safety Authority has been notified,” said the garda spokesperson.

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The men were taken by air ambulance to Cork University Hospital. Firefighters from Newcastle West also attended the scene and assisted paramedics.

Both men are highly-respected in the local community in Ardagh.

Canon Michael Noonan, who resides in the village, said prayers will be said for their recovery at Mass this Sunday morning. He described them as “two pillars of the community” and hugely involved in the locality.

“I know them both very well. They are very well regarded, highly respected and very involved in the local community. They are in our thoughts and prayers,” said Canon Noonan, who added that they will keep praying for the recovery of two injured men.

Both men are heavily involved with St Kieran’s GAA Club. The club’s County Intermediate Hurling Championship game against Murroe Boher GAA this Sunday has been postponed and will take place at a later date.