Funeral details announced for father and daughter who died in Offaly workplace incident

Funeral arrangements have been announced for a father and daughter who died in a workplace accident at a concrete manufacturing plant in County Offaly, Ireland. The local community and the company have expressed deep condolences following the tragedy.
Why it matters
The incident has prompted a formal investigation by the Health and Safety Authority and highlights the human impact of industrial workplace accidents.
Mihai Chinez and his daughter Denisa Mihaela Chinez, Banagher, Co Offaly, and formerly of Romania. Mihai and Denisa passed away suddenly following a tragic accident on September 29 2026. Picture: RIP.ie
The funeral details have been announced for the father and daughter who were killed in a workplace accident at a concrete manufacturing company in Co Offaly earlier this week.
Mihai Chinez and his daughter Denisa Mihaela Chinez from Banagher, Co Offaly and formerly of Romania, passed away following a tragic accident at Banagher Precast Concrete in Banagher shortly before midday on Monday.
The father was aged in late 40s and his daughter was in her 20s.
Mihai and Denisa will repose at Banagher Community Centre on Wednesday evening from 5pm until 7pm.
The funeral Mass will take place on Thursday morning at 11am in St Rynagh’s Church, Banagher.
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