Bird flu has been confirmed at a lake in East Cork but 15 dead swans were left there decomposing for days “while authorities debated responsibility for their removal". Four dead swans were collected at Loughaderra lake outside Castlemartyr on March 3, of which at least one is understood to have tested positive for bird flu. When 11 dead swans were reported there on Thursday, they were not removed. At least 15 dead swans were seen there on Friday. “And there are 15 dead swans which probably weigh 8kg-9kg each.

Source: Irish Examiner March 13, 2026 20:31 UTC