A local resident says they saw a group of school-age girls in Naas this week inhaling deodorant through a towel.
There’s growing concern in Kildare about young people inhaling aerosols to get high - a practice that can cause sudden cardiac death, even on first use.
A local resident says they saw a group of school-age girls in Naas this week inhaling deodorant through a towel.
Empty cans were found left at the scene.
The warning comes in the wake of the death of 14-year-old Daniel Maguire.
Daniel Maguire
He was a healthy, sporty teenager who went to the gym and played football.
The resident said they attended Daniel's funeral and know the young man's parents.
They said Daniel's story has been shared widely on social media to highlight the dangers of inhaling aerosols.
His parents say he died after a single experiment with an aerosol product - something he had likely seen online.
Medical experts say the gases in deodorant and other household aerosols can shock the heart into stopping, even in otherwise healthy young people.
There is often no sign, and no time to intervene.
Newbridge woman Angela Larkin has also called for awareness talks in local schools.
She said the behaviour is happening in Newbridge and said an awareness campaign needs to take place in schools.
She suggested Gardaí, health professionals or youth workers be brought in to speak to students - starting from 6th class upwards.
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