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Father and Daughter Die on Anniversary Day
1 Oct
Summary
- Father and daughter perished in a workplace accident.
- The tragedy occurred on the couple's 26th wedding anniversary.
- The victims were originally from Romania and worked together.
A father and daughter were tragically killed in a workplace accident on September 28, 2026, at a concrete facility in Banagher, County Offaly, Ireland. Mihai Chinez, 49, and his daughter Denisa Mihaela Chinez, 24, both originally from Romania, died at the scene while making a concrete mold.
The solemnity of the day was amplified by the fact that it was Mihai and his wife Angela's 26th wedding anniversary. Parish priest Father Pat Kiernan shared during their funeral mass on October 1, 2026, that the victims had shared a morning break, unaware of the impending tragedy.
Both Mihai and Denisa had worked at Banagher Precast Concrete for several years. The company has issued a statement expressing deep sympathy and pledging support to the families of the deceased. The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) has been notified and will investigate the cause of the accident.
