Teenager (17) killed in Kilkenny workplace accident is named locally

Luke Crosbie (17) from Nuenna Court, Freshford, Kilkenny died on a construction site near the north Kilkenny village on Thursday afternoon June 27.

He had just completed his Leaving Certificate at the nearby Colaiste Mhuire Vocational school in Johnstown just a week earlier. Staff at and students at the school have been left shocked by the incident.

It is believed that Luke was working on the construction of a relative’s house when the tragedy occurred. Gardaí and emergency services were alerted to the incident in Freshford.

Gardaí confirmed that a male youth, in his teens, later passed away at the scene. They have also stated that the Health and Safety Authority ‘has been notified and will conduct its own investigation’.

Sending his condolences to the family the Cathaoirleach of Kilkenny County Council Cllr Michael McCarthy (FF), who is from Freshford, that the village and the wider community are in ‘a state of shock’ and are ‘numbed’ following the incident. Cllr McCarthy who knows the family added “It’s incredibly sad,” he said.

“The family are well-known and respected in the area and our thoughts and prayers are with them at this incredibly difficult time.”

He added: “all we can do now is offer our support as a community at this time. I am sure that there will be numerous people stepping forward at this time. He also called on the media to respect the family’s privacy at this very difficult time.

Luke is survived by his parents Kathleen and Nigel, brothers Hakim and Jack, sister Zoe, No funeral arrangements have been made at this time.