Dead man had heart condition

Stress contributed to the death of a young Dublin man in his 20s who died from a heart attack following a few drinks, an inquest…

Stress contributed to the death of a young Dublin man in his 20s who died from a heart attack following a few drinks, an inquest heard yesterday.

However, the coroner noted evidence of an underlying heart condition and recorded a verdict of death from natural causes.

Paul Reilly (26), of Virginia Heights, Tallaght, was pronounced dead at Tallaght hospital in the early hours of September 3rd, 2005, Dublin County Coroner's Court heard.

Mr Reilly had a few drinks with his family in the family home at Virginia Heights on Friday night and at 12.20am he accompanied his brother, Michael, to his house.

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On the way they came upon a group of youths and an altercation ensued. It was about this time Mr Reilly fell to the ground.