Teenage girl dies after collapsing during football match in Gorey

Ciara Ryan 2
Ciara Ryan

RTE news reports a 14-year-old girl has died after collapsing during an underage gaelic football match in Co Wexford.

Secondary school student Ciara Ryan died as a result of a suspected brain haemorrhage while playing a match with Kilanerin GAA Club in Gorey yesterday evening.

She became unwell during the game, complaining of a headache, and subsequently fainted.

A paramedic was watching the match and delivered first aid on the scene.

Ciara was brought to Wexford General Hospital where she was pronounced dead.

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