Emergency services were called to the school this morning
17:55, 03 Jul 2025Updated 18:07, 03 Jul 2025
The Northern Ireland Air Ambulance was called to the scene(Image: PressEye)
A man who died in an incident at a Co Tyrone school has been named as Building Supervisor Paul Corrigan.
Emergency services were called to the scene at St Mary’s Primary School on Old Mountfield Road in Killyclogher this morning, following reports of a sudden death.
The nature of the incident remains unclear; however, the Health and Safety Executive have been informed.
A NIAS spokesperson said: “The Northern Ireland Ambulance Service received a 999 call at 08:54 on Thursday 3rd July, following reports of an RTC in the Mountfield Road area, Omagh
“NIAS despatched 1 Emergency Ambulance Crew and the Charity Air Ambulance with HEMS on board were also tasked to the incident.
“No one was taken from the scene.”
A spokesperson for the Education Authority (EA) said: “We are shocked and saddened to learn of the passing of one of our colleagues, Paul Corrigan, following a serious incident at St Mary’s Primary School in Killyclogher this morning (Thursday 3 July).
“Paul was a highly valued and dedicated member of our Facilities Management Service for over 30 years, working as a Building Supervisor and member of the Grounds Maintenance Team.
“He was a much loved and respected member of staff within the Education Authority, and we wish to extend our deepest sympathies to Paul’s family, friends and colleagues at this time.”
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