Hail on Cliffs of Moher, County Clare, during Storm Eunice

Father-of-one Billy Kinsella, 59, died while clearing debris from a road in Co Wexford, Ireland, during Storm Eunice.

Council worker killed by tree in Storm Eunice dad who 'died in the line of duty'

Water is blown back on to the land near Doolin, Co Clare, as Storm Eunice continues to rage across Ireland. More than 55,000 homes, farms and businesses were without power on the island on Friday morning, as the storm tracked eastwards across the Republic. Counties Cork, Kerry and the south of the country have borne the brunt of the major storm so far, which brought high winds and snow to parts of the island. Picture date: Friday February 18, 2022.

The man killed as Storm Eunice hit Ireland was a Wexford County Council employee who was out clearing debris, the local authority confirmed.

Storm Eunice victim was council worker killed by tree as he tended to debris

Two men have died after their light aircraft crashed in Co Wexford.

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