Man Dies in Workplace Accident at Dublin Construction Site

Fatal Incident at Ringsend Construction Site

A man in his 40s tragically died on Friday, December 12, 2025, following a workplace accident at a construction site in Ringsend, Dublin 4. The incident occurred at the old Glass Bottle site, where an apartment complex is currently under construction.

Emergency services and Gardaí responded to the scene, where the man was pronounced deceased. His body has since been removed to the Dublin City mortuary for a post-mortem examination, and a file will be prepared for the coroner.

Investigation Underway

Both Gardaí and the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) have launched investigations into the circumstances surrounding the fatality.

Initial reports suggest the man died after appearing to fall from a crane that collapsed, or that something fell from a crane and he fell with it, landing several floors below on a balcony. The incident is being treated as a fall from height.

Construction company Sisk, involved in the Glass Bottle site development, has acknowledged the incident, stating they are 'aware of an incident on our Glass Bottle site in Dublin' and are 'currently investigating the circumstances'.

Public Cautioned Against Sharing Footage

Gardaí have issued a request to the public not to share 'horrific footage' of the aftermath of the incident that has reportedly circulated online.

The HSA confirmed its investigation, with a spokesperson stating, 'We are aware of the fatal incident on the site in Ringsend and have launched an investigation'. As of September 22nd, 2025, there had been 32 fatal workplace injuries in Ireland this year, with five occurring in the construction sector.