‘Misadventure’ in drink-binge death

A verdict of death by misadventure has been returned in an inquest into the death of Graham Parish, who died of acute alcohol intoxication in 2008.

Englishman Mr Parish’s death after a night out with friends attracted international attention when two staff at Hayes Hotel, Gary Wright and Aidan Dalton, were charged with manslaughter under a liquor liability law. Both were acquitted of any wrongdoing.

Mr Parish’s parents, David and Julie, travelled from Lancashire to Thurles for the inquest.