Teen pilgrim treated for meningitis

THE VHI last night insisted it was doing all in its power to ensure a teenage girl who took ill while on a pilgrimage in Bosnia receives the best treatment.

Aoife Murray, from Ashfield, Mullingar, was on a trip to Medjugorje when she fell ill. It is understood the teenager is being treated for suspected meningitis.

The 15-year-old had travelled to Bosnia with her mother but was taken ill a number of days ago. She was taken to Mostar Hospital for treatment.