Those killed in farm accidents will be remembered at a special service today.
Ahead of that – farmers in Carlow and Kilkenny and nationwide are being urged to take extra care while at work.
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A special service will take place in Laois this afternoon to support those bereaved by a farm fatality.
Last year 18 people lost their lives while working in the agri-sector – with farm accidents making up almost 50 per cent of workplace deaths in Ireland.
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That’s despite farms only making up 5 per cent of workplaces here.
