It’s understood the young man, who was aged in his 30s, was working on a roof at the farm
Tributes have been paid to a young man who died in a tragic farm accident.
Emergency services were called to reports of a sudden death on a farm in Co Tyrone on Thursday. The incident occurred in the Drumenny Road area of Cookstown.
The victim, who has been named locally as Richard Wallace, was from the Moneymore area of Co Derry. It’s understood Mr Wallace, who was aged in his 30s, was working on a roof at the farm.
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Police, the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service and the charity Air Ambulance attended the scene.
The death is not being treated as suspicious and the Northern Ireland Health and Safety Executive is investigating.
A death notice described Mr Wallace as the ‘precious and much adored youngest son of Stephen and Julie, dearly loved brother of Graeme, much loved grandson of Danny and Elizabeth (Robinson) and the late Sammy and Josie (Wallace) and a cherished nephew and cousin’.
Many tributes have also been paid on social media with many remembering him as a true character and gentleman” and “one of the best.”
One heartbroken friend said: “Was an absolute pleasure to call this man my friend for the best part of 20years. From cycling the roads in the summer as cubs to countless nights out, you were always the soul of the party and I have memories il cherish forever. You will be missed greatly. Until we meet again Our boy.”
Another said: “Ballyeglish will never be the same without u buddy! The hardest working and honest lad taken from us to soon. Sleep easy.”
“Great memories in school and the band growing up, always with a smile on his face! Thinking of the family at this heartbreaking time,” said a third.
Another added: “Such awful news! Such fond memories of school days. Richard was always the class clown, who made everyone laugh! RIP Richard!”
Meanwhile Bruce’s True Blues Accordion Band in Bellaghy said: “Our thoughts are with Stephen, Julie and Graeme following the tragic death earlier today of Richard.
“A dedicated bandsman, Richard in his youth was a member of Ballymoughan Purple Guards Magherafelt, following his Dad & brother, although as a drummer not a fluter like them. In more recent years he drummed with Dunamoney Flute Band and we also think of his band families in both bands.
“We also have in our thoughts the wider Robinson & Wallace family circle, especially his grandparents Danny & Elizabeth Robinson & Aunts & Uncles Amanda (David), Glenn (Kathryn), Susan (Melvyn) and their families.”
Desertmartin Accordion Band added: “As a band we wish to pass on our condolences to Stephen, Julie, and Graeme on the tragic passing of Richard. Trying to process how and why a young lad was tragically killed is very difficult for any of us, never mind the family.
“We pray for God’s grace for the family and fellow band members to get through this. None of us know the hour.”
A PSNI spokesperson said: “Police and other emergency services attended a sudden death in the Drumenny Road area of Cookstown on Thursday morning, March 19.
“The death is not being treated as suspicious and the Health and Safety Executive has been informed.”
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