Man dies after Friday's accident at Kilkenny mine

A man injured in a serious mining accident in Co Kilkenny on Friday has died.

Man dies after Friday's accident at Kilkenny mine

A man injured in a serious mining accident in Co Kilkenny on Friday has died.

The victim, 43-year-old mine-fitter Michael Joyce, sustained serious head injuries after falling through a safety railing on to some machinery, and was taken immediately to hospital.

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