It is with great sadness that National College of Ireland (NCI) announce the death of one of its students today. The student is an international student at NCI. NCI is working with the appropriate local and international authorities to offer assistance and support to the student’s family at this most difficult time.

Students and staff affected have been offered appropriate counselling and other services. The entire NCI community is shocked and in mourning at this tragic loss and our condolences and prayers are with the student’s grieving family, friends and classmates.

If any student has been affected, please note that counselling and support is available, call or text (086)8783086 or email counselling@ncirl.ie.

Staff are also reminded you can contact the Employee Assistance Programme (1800 995 955) or email eap@vhics.ie which is a free, confidential helpline available to provide 24-hour support to all staff.