Overview

• The attack occurred around 5pm on Monday in the Ballycastle area as the woman tended multiple hives with her husband during honey collection.
• She suffered multiple stings, received an emergency response that included the Rescue 118 Irish Coast Guard helicopter, and later died at Sligo University Hospital.
• Several other people were badly stung while attempting to ward off the bees at the scene.
• One person was treated at a hospital in Castlebar and was discharged a short time later.
• Authorities plan a post-mortem and will prepare a file for the local coroner.