Sad news emerged from Body and Soul yesterday as it was confirmed that a 31 year old man had passed away at the festival. An Garda Síochána are investigating the death, but are not treating it as suspicious.

Festival Director Avril Stanley confirmed the death in a statement last night:

“There was an incident on the site at Body & Soul Festival today,” said Ms Stanley. “An Garda Síochána at Delvin Garda station are investigating a non-suspicious, sudden death”.

“The male was taken to the medical tent this afternoon by medical staff and tended to at the time by advanced paramedics and a consultant doctor in emergency medicine.

“Our deepest condolences to his family and friends at this time.

“We will continue to work closely with the gardaí on their investigation in this matter. The team at Body & Soul are absolutely devastated by the news today.”