Fermanagh and Lisnaskea star dies in accident

Brian Og Maguire

The Fermanagh County Board have confirmed  the young man who died this morning in an industrial accident was Brian Og Maguire. The accident occurred in the Ballyconnell Road area of Derrylin this morning, Thursday September 13 shortly after 11am.
Fermanagh County Board have released a statement saying:

“Fermanagh GAA County Committee, County Senior Football Management Team and players are shocked and saddened to learn of the sudden death of our County Senior player and teammate Brian Og Maguire due to an accident at his work.

“We extend our sympathy to Brian Og’s parents Brian and Eileen, sisters Roisin and Eimear, his entire family circle and the members of his Club Lisnaskea Emmetts at this most difficult time.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with them at this sad time.”

A statement from the safety executive said: “HSENI is aware of an accident that occurred in Derrylin on the morning of Thursday 13th September in which a 24 year old man was killed.

“Inspectors from HSENI are attending the scene in order to begin an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.”

A promising player with the Fermanagh county team, Maguire captained his club, Lisnaskea Emmet’s to the All-Ireland intermediate club title last year.