Mayo farmer killed in bull attack

A 38-year-old farmer has died after being attacked by a bull in Co Mayo.

A 38-year-old farmer has died after being attacked by a bull in Co Mayo.

The incident happened on a farm near the village of Kilmaine yesterday evening.

It is understood the man was attacked and badly injured when he entered a field to round up cows for milking.

He was discovered some time later and taken to Mayo General Hospital in Castlebar. He died as a result of his injuries last night.

The Health and Safety Authority said it was the 20th farm death so far this year.

Steven Carroll

Steven Carroll

Steven Carroll is an Assistant News Editor with The Irish Times