A woman aged in her 60s has died following a workplace incident that is understood to have occurred on a farm in Co. Kerry.

The fatal incident occurred yesterday (Tuesday, June 17) at around 5:00p.m, in the area of Bonane, near Kenmare, and close the border with Co. Cork.

The woman was pronounced deceased at the scene by emergency personnel. An examination of the scene was carried out.

The coroner for Co. Kerry has been informed of the incident, and a file is set to be prepared for the Coroner's Court.

The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) is aware of the incident and is investigating.

A statement to Agriland from the Gardaí said: "Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of a work-related incident that occurred in Bonane, Kenmare, Co. Kerry on Tuesday...at approximately 5:00p.m.

"A woman, aged in her 60s, was pronounced deceased at the scene. An examination of the scene was conducted. The Coroner for Kerry has been notified and a file will be prepared for the Coroner’s Court. The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) was notified and are investigating the matter," the garda statement added.

A spokesperson for HSA confirmed to Agriland that it is aware of the incident and has launched an investigation, but that no further information is available at present.

In data published last month, the HSA said that farming had accounted for five of the 10 workplace fatalities that had occurred in 2025 up to that point.

This is despite farming representing only around 6.5% of the national workforce, the HSA said.

Following publication of that information, Minister of State with responsibility for farm safety Michael Healy-Rae voiced his concern over the level of work-related fatalities, particularly among farmers.

The minister extended his sympathies to those who lost loved ones, and said that he recognises the pain that these families, friends and communities are going through.