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09th Nov 2021

Boy dies following “tragic accident” in Kilkenny school

Sarah McKenna Barry

The 13-year-old was taken to St. Luke’s Hospital where he was later pronounced dead.

A 13-year-old boy has passed away following an incident at a school in Co. Kilkenny, RTÉ reports.

He was taken to St. Luke’s Hospital and was sadly pronounced dead later.

Gardaí have said that they are treating the boy’s death as a “tragic accident”.

According to RTÉ, it is believed that the child was hit with a sliotar.

A file for the coroner’s court is currently being prepared.