Inquest reveals tragedy of man's accidental death while preparing for mother's funeral

A 44-year-old man died after he was thrown in the air while attempting to erect a street lamp to cater for mourners at his mother's wake.

Inquest reveals tragedy of man's accidental death while preparing for mother's funeral

A 44-year-old man died after he was thrown in the air while attempting to erect a street lamp to cater for mourners at his mother's wake.

Patrick Bowens from Cloonfad, Ballyhaunis, Co Roscommon was taking a 20ft street lamp standing on a cube of concrete off the back of a trailer when the accident happened.

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