Gardaí have confirmed that a man in his 50s has died in an incident on a farm in Co. Waterford.

It is understood that the incident took place in the Ferrybank area yesterday (Sunday, May 24).

Gardaí said that inquiries into the incident are ongoing, and that a file is set to be prepared for the coroner.

Farm incident

In a statement, a spokesperson for An Garda Síochána said: "Gardaí attended the scene following report of the discovery of the body of a male (aged in his 50s) at a premises in Ballyrobin, Ferrybank, Co. Waterford on Sunday, May 24, 2026".

"The man was pronounced deceased at the scene.

"The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) has been notified. A file will be prepared for the coroner," the spokesperson added.

The HSA has confirmed to Agriland that it is "aware of the incident and has launched an investigation".

The authority added that "no further information is available at this time".

HSA

Meanwhile, Tractor Safety Week, an initiative of the Farm Safety Partnership Advisory Committee (FSPAC) of the HSA, began today (Monday, May 25).

Tractors remain central to farm work but continue to be associated with serious and fatal incidents, according to the HSA.

In the last 10 years, 38 fatalities involving tractors on farms were recorded, while vehicle-related incidents remain the leading cause of work-related fatalities in the agriculture sector.

This week's campaign will focus on practical steps farmers can take to reduce risks and improve safety when using tractors.