An 84-year-old man has died in a farming accident in Galway, bringing Ireland's farm deaths to 21 this year.
A Garda spokesperson confirmed that the man was pronounced dead at the scene, on a farm at Moorepark, Athenry, Galway. His body was taken to University Hospital Galway and the Health and Safety Authority is investigating the death.
It is understood that the man was handling livestock at the time.
The police force Garda and the Health and Safety Authority are both investigating the incident.
