Tributes to Irish man, 25, who died following accident in New Zealand

Sean Clear, from Ballacolla, Laois, died after a tragic workplace accident.

Tributes are being paid to a 25-year man from Co Laois who died following a freak accident in New Zealand at the weekend.

Sean Clear, from Ballacolla, died after a tragic workplace accident. It is understood Mr Clear, who was a mechanic by trade, was working to retrieve a piece of machinery when overhead lines were struck.