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Eoin McCarthy's Tragic Rally Loss | Cork News
A young rally driver’s tragic death four years ago in a flooded stream during a forestry race in County Kerry has reignited calls for urgent safety reforms. The inquest revealed critical failures: air ambulances struggled to land due to poor communication and no designated zones, volunteers lacked emergency training, and weather warnings were ignored. Eoin’s family, while thankful for those who responded, demanded Motorsport Ireland act on lessons learned — pushing for clearer safety protocols, especially around water hazards and bridge risks. Though some changes have been made since the…
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