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A man in his 20s fell dead of a heart attack in a suspected shebeen.
Ardaí are investigating the incident, which occurred on Wednesday night, and have seized equipment.
The 28-year-old man had a cardiac arrest while in a latrine in Co Kilkenny.
It is understood that there was a well equipped bar in operation in the building.
An ambulance was called on the outskirts of Mooncoin, on the Kilkenny-Waterford border.
Paramedics performed CPR but the young man was dead.
His body was taken to Waterford University Hospital.
The incident occurred shortly before 10 p.m.
Gardaí was called to the scene and examined the toilet.
It is understood that there were several other people present at the time of the man’s death.
Gardaí returned to the scene Thursday morning and seized several bar equipment.
The Gardaí has closed several shebeens in recent months across the country.
Officers continue to ask questions about a shebeen located in Granard, Co Longford.
Video images of Longford’s shebeen have been circulating on social media.
Gardaí says they are aware of the location and that investigations are ongoing.
Last weekend, Gardaí raided a purpose-built shebeen on an industrial estate in Swords, Co Dublin.
It was the third place he had been since New Year’s Eve.
Alcohol, beer kegs and taps, cash, stools and other bar equipment were seized during the Swords raid that took place shortly after 10 p.m. Saturday.
Several drinkers were found on the premises.
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