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Tragedy in West Cork as Farmer Dies Seeking Water | Cork News
A tragic loss in West Cork: farmer Eugene McSweeney, 50, drowned while retrieving water for his cattle as plummeting river levels from a brutal dry spell led to a fatal slip. His death underscores the mounting crisis facing Irish farmers — with public water cut off and livestock parched, desperate measures are turning deadly. The farming community mourns a hardworking soul, while authorities warn of escalating dangers: heat-triggered machinery fires, lost crops, and injuries. The Department of Agriculture is stepping up, offering grants for solar pumps and urging safety protocols — because in…
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