Farm safety property was scene of 'tragic accident with devastating consequences'

Two men were working on preparation of trailer for repainting when tailgate fell on one man, causing fatal injuries, court heard

Farmer Liam Day pleaded guilty to a charge in respect of a fatal health and safety incident before Cork Circuit Criminal Court following the death of Laurence Costello on the farm more than three years ago. Picture: Larry Cummins 

A Whitegate farm — used by Teagasc as a flagship property for farm safety — was the location of “a tragic accident with devastating consequences”.

73-year-old farmer Liam Day pleaded guilty to a charge in respect of a fatal health and safety incident before Cork Circuit Criminal Court following the death of Laurence Costello on the farm more than three years ago.