Shock and sadness as 15-month-old boy dies in fall at home in Wexford

Gardaí are investigating the sudden death of a baby boy at a house in Wexford yesterday.

The 14-month-old passed away after a fall at home in the village of Clonroche. He was found at the foot of the stairs around lunchtime on Wednesday. It is believed that he fell while playing, suffering head and neck injuries. An ambulance rushed to the scene and the child was transferred to Wexford General Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Local Gardaí have said that they are conducting an investigation but that foul play is not suspected.

"Gardaí in Wexford are investigating the sudden death of an infant male who was pronounced dead at Wexford Hospital yesterday afternoon after being brought from Clonroche," they said in a statement. "Gardaí are preparing a file for the coroner. Not believed to be suspicious. No further details available."

County councillor John Fleming said that local people are in shock. "There is a dark cloud over the whole area," he told the Mirror. ‘They live in a cul-de-sac there and there’s a lot of good neighbours, good friends and relations on the road and they will rally around them at this time. “It’s a hugely tragic accident and the whole area is in absolute shock."