‘Goodbye Daddy, we love you’ – Tears as man killed in work accident laid to rest
MOURNERS lined the walls of Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Mullahorn, Co Cavan this afternoon to pay tribute to a popular dad-of-four who died in a workplace accident.
Adrian ‘Aidie’ Sheridan from Kilcogy, Co. Cavan, was laid to rest today after he sadly lost his life when he fell from a height during a construction-related incident at a house near his home on Tuesday.
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He was rushed to hospital following the fall from the roof of a house but passed away from his injuries on Wednesday morning.
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”.
During the funeral ceremony on Saturday morning, symbols of the Mullahoran man’s life were brought to the alter to symbolise “the loves of his life.”
A family picture, a hammer to symbolise his love for his trade, a Mullahoran jersey, a betting slip and a picture of their family-run pub were brought to the alter.
His brother Paul spoke at the church to remember his only “darling brother.”
He said: “What can I say about my darling brother Aidie.”
He reminisced on his brother’s time growing up and how he always had a hammer and nail in his hand.
Paul continued his emotional address to mourners discussing his love for his club and sport sharing witty stories of his time playing for the local team.
Paul Adrian’s described love of his job and running the family pub with his parents.
He detailed: “Aidie had so much talent and pride for the work he done in roofing and in carpentry. He was so dedicated to his work and looking after all the young lads with summer jobs.”
He continued: ” He devoted so much of his time to the pub but it was never an issue with him as he loved the laughter, the craic and the horse racing of a Sunday evening.
“What he loved most was his large circle of friends young and old that came through the pub doors.”
BRAVE TRIBUTES FROM FAMILY
Paul detailed how Adrian met “the love of his life” Gemma, who he married in 2014.
The couple had just celebrated their 10-year anniversary.
He described the couple’s “beautiful boys” as Adrian’s “little army following in his footsteps” and urged them to remember that their dad will never leave their side.
He said: “Gemma and the boys always remember that Aidie will never leave your side. Our darling Aidie we will always remember you.”
Two of Adrian’s young children paid brave tributes to their father at the ceremony.
They remembered his love for his own parents, his favourite football club Manchester United and his many friends.
One of his sons closed off his heartbreaking tribute saying: “Goodbye Daddy, we love you Daddy.”
Adrian was laid to rest in the adjoining cemetery after the funeral.
The Health and Safety Authority has confirmed it has been made “aware of the incident” that resulted in the tragic death 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.
