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Girl, 19, dies after becoming unwell at Debs

Girl, 19, dies after becoming unwell at Debs

A 19-year-old girl has died after becoming unwell at a Debs in Co Galway.

The teenager, who is believed to be from Loughrea, had been attending the school dance at a hotel in Ballinasloe.

An ambulance was called after she reported feeling unwell in the early hours of this morning.

She was taken to Portiuncula Hospital where she was later pronounced dead.

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The Coroner has been notified and a post-mortem examination is due to take place tomorrow.

Gardaí say investigations are ongoing.

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