First known fatality of drug in Ireland

A 16-year-old boy died after he took a lethal combination of the deadly opioid U-47700 in addition to ecstasy tablets, Cork Coroner’s Court heard yesterday.

First known fatality of drug in Ireland
Fri, 07 Jul, 2017 - 01:00
Olivia Kelleher

Michael Cornacchia is the first known fatality from the drug U-47700 in Ireland.

He was found unresponsive at his home in Deerpark on the southside of Cork City on January 16.

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CourtsDrug DeathsDrugsdeathsecstasyU-47700Place: IrelandPlace: DeerparkPlace: Cork CityPlace: EnglandPlace: CorkPlace: USPlace: OhioPlace: FloridaPlace: GeorgiaPlace: OregonPerson: Michael CornacchiaPerson: Declan O’SullivanPerson: InspectorPerson: O’SullivanPerson: Margaret BolsterPerson: Philip ComynPerson: MichaelOrganisation: Cork Coroner&rsquoOrganisation: s CourtOrganisation: Cork University HospitalOrganisation: HSE
<p>Relatives of the men killed and supporters have attended each day of the trial.</p>

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