Teenager whose best friend died is in stable condition

A TEENAGER, whose best friend died after taking a lethal mixture of painkilling pills and spirits, remained in a stable condition in hospital last night.

Gardaí are waiting to speak to 14-year-old Alicia McGowan to find out whether her friend Geraldine Chambers, also 14, died while they experimented with drink and pills or whether the two girls were involved in a so-called suicide pact.

Alicia’s family remained at her bedside in Letterkenny General Hospital last night.