Mother of 17 died after drinking near fatal level of alcohol

A mother of 17 died after drinking a near fatal level of alcohol at a post-wedding day celebration, an inquest heard yesterday.

Mary Lawrence, aged 67, from Ardla Cottages in Skerries, north Co Dublin, was found dead in her bed by her daughter on Oct 30, last year.

Dublin Coroner’s Court heard that Mrs Lawrence’s death was brought about by a combination of a toxic level of alcohol in her system and existing heart and lung problems.