Man dies in farm accident in Co Kildare

The chief executive of the Irish branch of an international insurance firm has died following a farm accident in Co Kildare on Monday morning.
The fatal accident occurred close to Maynooth, Co Kildare, when a tractor loader is understood to have fallen.
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The man has been named locally as 58-year-old Eamonn Egan. Mr Egan was the chief executive of the Irish branch of insurance firm Lloyds, a former amateur jockey, and also hunted with Ward Union.
Gardaí and emergency services were alerted to the accident. Mr Egan was pronounced dead at the scene.
A post-mortem examination is due to be carried out on Mr Egan's remains in due course.
The Coroner's office has been notified, which is normal protocol in such cases.
Mr Egan is survived by a daughter and son who are in their late 20s.

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