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Eoin McCarthy’s Tragic Rally Death | Cork News
A tragic inquest into the death of 22-year-old rally driver Eoin McCarthy, who died during his second race at the Killarney Forestry Rally, has delivered a verdict of accidental death — but not before exposing critical safety failures. The steward on duty admitted he received no training for major incidents and was left in the dark about vital safety documents. Communication breakdowns also delayed life-saving helicopter transport, while the car was mechanically sound and the embankment dangerously deep. McCarthy’s family, honoring his passion for racing, now demands systemic change from…
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