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Clare McCarthy

Wife of man who died in farm tragedy says family was 'so lucky' to have him

The wife of a young father who was killed in a farm tragedy in Meath this week has said they were "so lucky" for all the years they had together and will "cherish every memory".

David McAteer, 37, died tragically following an accident at his home farm in the Castletown area at around 12.30pm on Tuesday. He leaves behind a young family of three children - Dáithí, Alannah and Tadhg - as well as his heartbroken wife Zoe, who is expecting their fourth child - a baby boy they have already named Loughlin.

Speaking to The Irish Mirror, Zoe said he was "everybody’s confidant" and the type of person anyone could call if they needed help - he would sort it. She said he was an "amazing" father who idolised his children and "everybody just loved him".

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