A teenager who was hospitalised after ingesting a substance at Indiependence on Friday night has died at Cork University Hospital.
The Tipperary teen was rushed to hospital on Friday night after becoming unwell and was in intensive care since.
Sadly the 19-year-old passed away on Sunday afternoon surrounded by his family.
Organisers warned of a "bad batch" of a substance going around the Mitchelstown Festival and for people to look after themselves.
A spokesperson said: "Welfare Message - We have reports of a bad batch of something in the campsite, do not consume any substances that you are unsure about, it has the potential to make you very sick. Please be careful and look after each other."
Gardai are investigating the incident and are hoping to track down the source of the potent drug.
In a statement, a spokesman for Indiependence said: "On Friday August 2 nd a nineteen-year-old adult attending Indiependence Festival became ill.
"The on-site medical team of Doctors and Paramedics immediately treated the individual who was transferred to hospital by one of the on-site ambulances.
"Despite the best efforts of all medical teams, the individual passed away today, August 5th in hospital.
"As with all sudden deaths, An Garda Siochána are investigating any pre-existing medical conditions and the circumstances surrounding the matter.
"Our immediate thoughts and those of all the festival-goers are with the family, relatives and friends of the deceased at their very sad loss."
