Public Health investigating after young adult dies of 'meningococcal disease' in Limerick

Public Health Mid-West was notified of the case in late September, saying "the risk to the wider community is considered low".

Meningitis is a serious illness involving inflammation of the membranes covering the brain and spinal cord, and can be caused by a variety of different germs, mainly bacteria and viruses.

A confirmed case of meningococcal disease in Limerick, resulting in the death of a young adult, is being is being investigated by the Department of Public Health Mid-West (PHMW).

In a statement released this afternoon, PHMW said it was notified of the case in late September, and it concerns "a young adult who subsequently sadly died".