‘Too young to leave world’ – Heartbreak as dad killed in Co Cavan work accident

HEARTBREAKING tributes have poured in for a dad who was “too young to leave this world” after his tragic death in a workplace accident this week.

Adrian ‘Aidie’ Sheridan was fatally injured after falling from a height during a construction-related incident at a house in Co Cavan on Tuesday.

The Mullahoran man was rushed to hospital but sadly passed away from his injuries on Wednesday morning.

The Health and Safety Authority has confirmed it has been made “aware of the incident” and have launched an investigation.

The father-of-four became the second person to pass away in a work related accident in Co Cavan in less than a week after 17-year-old Reece Donohoe sadly lost his life.

The teenager passed away after an incident at the Wilton Waste Recycling Limited facility at around 4.30pm on Thursday, June 13.

Adrian is sadly missed by his “heartbroken wife” Gemma, children Olly, Jake, Danny and Joey, parents Pat and Carmel, brother Paul and sisters Tracy, Claire, Tricia, Sarah, and Mary.

The young man is also sadly missed by his parents-in-law, brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and “a large circle of close friends”.

Adrian has been remembered as a “wonderful man” who was “too young to leave this world” by devastated mourners.

Local club Mullahoran Dreadnoughts confirmed that they have postponed events as a mark of respect and a guard of honour will take place tomorrow, with people being urged to wear “your club colours”.

An online tribute reads: “Mullahoran GFC would like to send our deepest condolences to Gemma and Sheridan Family (Kilcogy) on the passing of Aidie Sheridan.

“Aidie was a great supporter and member of Mullahoran GFC over the years both as a player and as a sponsor of the club.

“Two of Aidie’s four sons currently play with our U8 team, which he helped coach. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.”

The local community have been left devastated by the untimely loss of Adrian, with many flocking to pay tribute to the “true gentleman”.

One mourner remarked: “A  tower of strength, thoughtfulness, courage and commitment to helping others has been taken from us so suddenly.

“His zest for life, work, family and fun gives us the willingness to continue the pathway he has built.”

Another told how it “was a pleasure to have known” the popular man whilst someone else said: “Aidie was a lovely fella who will be sorely missed and never forgotten.”

A third said: “Aidie was such a good person, so good and kind to all the lads that he organised work for.”

A fourth told how Adrian was a “pillar of the community” who will be “truly missed” by all those who knew him.

Another tribute read: “Aidie was a great character and someone you’d want to be around.

“He loved coaching the U8s and we always talked about the great future ahead for the kids. Rest easy Bulger, you will be missed.”

Another mourner said: “Aidie was a gentleman who was liked by all. He worked hard for his family and his community and will be sorely missed.”

A funeral mass for Adrian will take place on Saturday in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Mullahoran at 1pm with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.