Cork father of three died after getting five or six wasp stings, inquest hears

Members of Michael Sheehan's family have urged the public to be aware of the possible side effects of insect stings

Michael (Mick) Sheehan, originally from Ballinlough in Cork City, was pronounced dead at 2.16pm on November 5, 2024, at his home in Glen Tanar, Carriganine, Macroom. Picture: RIP.ie

A 56-year-old father of three died at his home in Macroom, Co Cork, last year after he received five or six wasp stings as he picked up hedge clippings to the rear of his property, an inquest has heard.

Michael (Mick) Sheehan, originally from Ballinlough in Cork City, was pronounced dead at 2.16pm on November 5, 2024, at his home in Glen Tanar, Carriganine, Macroom.