Investigations continue following two tragic deaths and two hospitalizations linked to the Emerge Dance Music Festival in Belfast, held over the August bank holiday weekend.
Ms Mia Keevan, aged 17 years, from Carrick-on-Suir, Co. Tipperary, fell ill at the festival and, sadly, died later in hospital.
Mr Trae Keenan, aged 24 years, from Co. Down, sadly, also passed away in city-centre accommodation a few hours after attending the same event.
A woman in her 30s and a teenage boy were also taken to hospital after falling ill at the event; one is in a serious but stable condition, while the other expected to make a full recovery.
Police inquiries remain ongoing to determine the exact causes of these sudden and tragic events.
During the two-day festival, authorities made seven arrests and issued thirteen immediate sanctions, such as fixed penalty notices, cautions, and community resolutions. Charges included disorderly behaviour, assault, drink-driving, and drug possession.
Detectives do not currently believe that the illnesses and deaths are connected. Authorities are conducting drug tests to determine if substances like high-potency MDMA or LSD were involved, though no conclusions have yet been reached and blood tests will be needed to clarify any such connections.
Funeral arrangements: Ms Keevan funeral will be held in Carrick-on-Suir, Co. Tipperary with mourners being asked to wear light or bright-coloured clothing.
Funeral services for Mr Keenan are scheduled to take place in Newcastle, Co. Down, with requiem Mass followed by interment.
In ár gcroíthe go deo.
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