Farmers killed by kitchen fumes

Two elderly Kilkenny farmers have died after being overcome by fumes from a kitchen range in their home.

Two elderly Kilkenny farmers have died after being overcome by fumes from a kitchen range in their home.

Mr Ned Breen (86), and his brother, Willie (79), were found by neighbours on Saturday at their home near Coon, a village about five miles from Castlecomer.

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