'The nicest young lad you could ever meet'
A 24-year old man from County Laois passed away in a tragic accident while working in New Zealand, late last week.
It is understood that the man, named locally as Sean Clear, died as overhead lines were struck while he was attempting to retrieve machinery. He would have celebrated his 25th birthday on Monday.Mr Clear, a former pupil of Ballacolla National School and St Fergal’s in Rathdowney and graduate of Salesian Agricultural College, Pallaskenry, had been working in New Zealand since last autumn.
"We are deeply saddened over it and we will do all we can to support them in this terrible time. They are a lovely family. It is terrible. It was a freak accident.""The club would like to express their deepest sympathy and condolences to Tom, Julia and Ella Clear, Ballacolla on the very sad loss of their son [and] brother Sean.
"Our thoughts and prayers are with the family, extended family and friends of Sean. May he rest in peace." Mr Clear is survived by his father Tom, mother Julie, sister Ella and a wide circle of family and friends. Funeral arrangements are not yet confirmed. No arrangements have been made as yet for the repatriation of Sean’s remains.
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