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24/02/2015
Belfast Student Found Dead In Sligo
A 23-year-old student from Belfast has been found dead in Sligo.
The body of Jamie Shaw was found at student accommodation at the Clarion Village, near to the Institute of Technology Sligo, at around 4pm on Monday (23 February).
A post-mortem is due to be carried out, but his death is not being treated as suspicious.
In a statement from IT Sligo, it is understood Shaw had been feeling unwell for a few days and was confined to his apartment.
Professor Vincent Cunnane, President at IT Sligo & IT Sligo Students Union, said: "The staff and students of IT Sligo extend sincerest condolences to the Shaw family at this desperately sad time.
"The full range of the Institute's counselling and support services are being made available to Jamie's family, flatmate, classmates and friends."
No further information is available.
(JP/CD)
The body of Jamie Shaw was found at student accommodation at the Clarion Village, near to the Institute of Technology Sligo, at around 4pm on Monday (23 February).
A post-mortem is due to be carried out, but his death is not being treated as suspicious.
In a statement from IT Sligo, it is understood Shaw had been feeling unwell for a few days and was confined to his apartment.
Professor Vincent Cunnane, President at IT Sligo & IT Sligo Students Union, said: "The staff and students of IT Sligo extend sincerest condolences to the Shaw family at this desperately sad time.
"The full range of the Institute's counselling and support services are being made available to Jamie's family, flatmate, classmates and friends."
No further information is available.
(JP/CD)
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