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Drogheda

Man found dead in Co Louth house

Gardaí are investigating.

THE BODY OF a man in his twenties was found at a house in Co Louth this morning.

Gardaí confirmed that the man was found in an unresponsive state at a house in Rosevale Crescent, Dunleer, at 9am.

He was pronounced dead at the scene.

He has been taken to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda for a post-mortem.

Gardaí are investigating the sudden death.

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Jan 13th 2015, 7:05 PM

Poor man just 27, tragic accident rip

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Rest In Peace Eoin Sweet Angel I was The Last Person 2 See You Alive And Talk To You And Hug You… You Will Be In My Heart Forever And Ever Watch Over Me I Know You Will R.I.P Miss You So So So So Much xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

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