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13 year old boy dies in 'tragic accident' at a school in Co. Kilkenny

13 year old boy dies in 'tragic accident' at a school in Co. Kilkenny

The death of a boy following an incident at a school in County Kilkenny is being treated as a 'tragic accident' by Gardai.

It happened yesterday, the 13-year-old child was transferred to St Luke's Hospital in Kilkenny where he later died.

RTE News reports that the young boy was hit by a sliotar.

Gardaí have told Beat News that investigations are ongoing and there is no further information available at this time.

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A file will be prepared for the Coroner's Court.

More to follow...

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