'It can affect anyone': Jack Downey's parents hope teen's death will raise awareness about drugs

The 19-year-old from Clonmel, Co Tipperary became unwell while at the Indiependence festival earlier this month.

'It can affect anyone': Jack Downey's parents hope teen's death will raise awareness about drugs

The parents of teenager Jack Downey who died after taking drugs at the Indiependence festival earlier this month have warned that no household is immune to such a tragedy.

The 19-year-old from Clonmel, Co Tipperary became unwell while at the festival on August 4 in Mitchelstown, Co Cork.

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