WATCH: Hilarious reaction after Carlow resident discovers dead rat in a rural laneway

Carlow Live's Darren Hassett and his niece, Jorja Fogarty, this week discovered a dead rat in a rural laneway in the Dolmen County. 

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The removal of the rodent from the roadway didn't exactly go to plan and you can watch the hilarious antics above.

*WARNING: This video contains swear words and offensive language