Director to face trial over DIY store deaths

A company director, his construction company and the biggest co-op in the west are all to stand trial after an internal wall at a DIY store collapsed, killing two men.

Director to face trial over DIY store deaths
Wed, 24 Jun, 2015 - 01:00
Brian McDonald

Two others were seriously injured in the collapse of the wall at the Connacht Gold DIY and Garden Centre at Farneyhoogan, Athlone Road, Longford, on January 29, 2013.

The prosecutions against all three accused have now been brought following a two-year investigation by the Health and Safety Authority.

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