On August 7, 2024, Noel Boyd, a father of three, died in a farming accident in Broughshane, Co Antrim. The incident is under investigation by the Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (HSENI), which confirmed that the death is not being treated as suspicious. Boyd’s family described him as a “dearly loved husband” and a significant figure in the community.
This incident marks the third farming-related death in Northern Ireland within four weeks. Prior to Boyd’s death, Richard Ruddell, a 55-year-old father of three, died in a farming accident in Co Armagh on July 26, 2024. Additionally, another man in his 70s was killed in a farming incident in Co Derry on July 20, 2024.
In the 2023/2024 period, there have been seven farm-related fatalities in Northern Ireland. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) reported a total of 34 deaths on farms across the UK during the same timeframe. These statistics highlight ongoing safety concerns in the agricultural sector, prompting calls for improved safety measures and awareness among farmers.
The victim was Noel Boyd, a father of three, who died in a farming accident on August 7, 2024.
Noel Boyd’s death is under investigation by the Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (HSENI). The police have confirmed that the death is not being treated as suspicious.
Noel Boyd’s death is the third farming-related fatality in Northern Ireland within four weeks. Prior incidents include the deaths of Richard Ruddell on July 26, 2024, and another man in his 70s on July 20, 2024.
There have been seven farm-related fatalities in Northern Ireland during the 2023/2024 period. Across the UK, there were a total of 34 deaths on farms during the same timeframe, indicating a broader concern regarding safety in the agricultural sector.
