There is shock and sadness in County Roscommon following the news of the tragic death of a 25-year-old British Army officer following an incident during live fire training on Sunday. The British Ministry of Defence (MoD) has confirmed that Capt Philip Gilbert Muldowney, who grew up in County Roscommon, died on Sunday after the tragic accident at an army training site in Northumberland. He added that Deacon David was actively involved in parish life and the Muldowney family would be well known throughout the area. Gilbert who attended the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, joined the Army in January 2020 and was commissioned into the Royal Artillery in December of that year. He described Gilbert as an "outstanding officer who consistently put his soldiers first", calling him "a rising star" in the Army and the regiment.

Source: The Herald January 28, 2026 14:58 UTC