Tributes have been paid to a writer and historian who was killed when part of a tree she was cutting fell on her.
The Mirror has confirmed that the victim of Saturday’s tragic accident in Piltown, Co Kilkenny was local woman Mary O’Shea.
Ms O’Shea, who was in her 50s, was a local farmer and was also a well-known historian and writer in the area.
It’s understood Ms O’Shea, who lived in Raheen close to the village, was cutting a tree at her farm on Saturday afternoon when a branch fell and killed her.
Ms O’Shea was well-known in the area, locals said.
She was an only child and was unmarried and was predeceased by both her parents, locals said.
Gardai confirmed to the Mirror that they were investigating the death of a woman in Piltown on Saturday.
Although the force did not name the victim, several local sources confirmed her identity as Marty O’Shea.
As well as being a farmer, she was also a noted writer and local historian.
A Garda spokesman said: “Gardaí were requested for assistance by ambulance services yesterday, Saturday 19th November 2022, following reports of an incident in the Piltown area, Co. Kilkenny.
“A woman in her 60s received fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. Her body has been removed to the Mortuary at University Hospital Waterford. A file will be prepared for the Coroner.”
Sources said foul play had been ruled out and her death was a tragic accident.
Local Fine Gael councillor Pat Dunphy said everyone in the area was shocked by her death.
He said: “I would like to pass on my sympathy and those of the people of Piltown to her relations..
“She was a very popular woman.
“She worked on her farm and also had a strong knowledge of local history.
“It was very sad.”
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