Defence Forces Shocked Following Death of Cork Soldier

A Cork soldier has died after being found in an unresponsive state in a Limerick Barracks.

The 23 year old received treatment at Sarsfield Barracks after being found yesterday morning. 

He was rushed to hospital where he later passed away. 

The Defences Forces is liasing with the young soldiers family and says it will offer all the support they can following the tragedy. 

Orla Riordan has this update for RedFM News:

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