Family and friends of 'Neknomination' victim call for end to practice

The family and friends of the first ever reported victim of a 'Neknomination' are calling for the craze to stop.

Family and friends of 'Neknomination' victim call for end to practice
Mon, 03 Feb, 2014 - 07:00

The family and friends of the first ever reported victim of a 'Neknomination' are calling for the craze to stop.

19-year-old Jonny Byrne from Leighlinbridge in Carlow lost his life on Saturday when his 'nomination' went wrong.

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