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Four-year-old dies after accident at Northern Ireland brewery Family devastated after death of four-year-old at Northern Ireland brewery
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The grandfather of a four-year-old boy killed at a brewery in Northern Ireland hassaid the family is heartbroken by his death. The grandfather of a four-year-old boy killed at a brewery in Northern Ireland has told of the family’s devastation over his death.
Oliver Scullion died after an accident at Hilden Brewery near Belfast on Thursday. Health and safety inspectors are investigating the circumstances of the accident in which Oliver’s father, Owen, the brewery manager, was also hurt.Oliver Scullion died after an accident at Hilden Brewery near Belfast on Thursday. Health and safety inspectors are investigating the circumstances of the accident in which Oliver’s father, Owen, the brewery manager, was also hurt.
Seamus Scullion, the boy’s grandfather, said: “Oliver was a beautiful child, full of life and enthusiasm for everything he did. It is difficult to come to terms with life without him. We will miss him more than words can express.”Seamus Scullion, the boy’s grandfather, said: “Oliver was a beautiful child, full of life and enthusiasm for everything he did. It is difficult to come to terms with life without him. We will miss him more than words can express.”
In a statement, the family thanked people for their support but requested for privacy to grieve.In a statement, the family thanked people for their support but requested for privacy to grieve.
A three-day craft beer and music festival due to take place later this month has also been cancelled. A three-day craft beer and music festival scheduled to take place at the brewery later this month has also been cancelled.
The family statement said: “The Scullion-Hanna family would like to thank all who are supporting us at this heartbreaking time. Under the circumstances, we regretfully have to cancel the Hilden Beer and Music Festival, due to take place 28-30 August.”The family statement said: “The Scullion-Hanna family would like to thank all who are supporting us at this heartbreaking time. Under the circumstances, we regretfully have to cancel the Hilden Beer and Music Festival, due to take place 28-30 August.”
Hilden Brewing Company is Northern Ireland’s oldest independent brewery. It was established by Ann and Seamus Scullion in 1981 in the courtyard of Hilden House, the home of a former linen making family. They also own the popular restaurant Molly’s Yard close to Queen’s University in Belfast. Hilden Brewing Company is Northern Ireland’s oldest independent brewery. It was established by Ann and Seamus Scullion in 1981 in the courtyard of Hilden House, the home of a former linen-making family. They also own the popular restaurant Molly’s Yard close to Queen’s University in Belfast.
Close family friends have described Oliver as a “force of nature”. SDLP councillor Pat Catney said: “This little blond four-year-old wonder enchanted everyone who met him. He was part of the life here at the brewery and I know that the staff are also devastated at his death.” Close family friends have described Oliver as a “force of nature”. The SDLP councillor Pat Catney said: “This little blond four-year-old wonder enchanted everyone who met him. He was part of the life here at the brewery and I know that the staff are also devastated at his death.”