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A WEST Cork man was killed and five others injured after a building they were working on partially collapsed over the weekend.
The incident occurred on Ashe St, Tralee, Co Kerry, shortly after 8 a.m. on Saturday.
Dunmanway native Tom Ross, who was 60 years old and living in Kerry, was pronounced dead at the scene, while the other five men were taken to Kerry University Hospital, where they were treated for injuries believed to be non-threatening. life.
Mr. Ross, 68, was well known locally for his work in the construction and restoration of old buildings. He will be buried in Kerry on Tuesday.
Tralee Mayor Terry O’Brien said his death has shocked the city.
“I would know the individual who died, a highly respected individual,” O’Brien told the Palestinian Authority news agency. “He and his family are well known in this trade and would be respected.
“At this time of year, as Christmas approaches, there is never a good time, but approaching Christmas is particularly difficult. It will be very hard on his family. “
It is understood that the chimney of the building in which the men were working came loose and caused the collapse.
The deceased is credited with restoring parts of the town of Tralee through his efforts in restoring old buildings.
“His disappearance will be a loss not just to Tralee but to all of Kerry and indeed the construction industry,” said local independent councilman Sam Locke. “He worked on Upper Castle St where those old buildings collapsed and caused the closure of that part of town. It is up to your hard work and skill that that part of the city is now open.
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