Tributes have been paid to a young woman who died suddenly at a Belfast nightclub over the weekend.
Chloe Ferris, 24, and from West Belfast tragically lost her life in an incident which also resulted in a second woman being hospitalised. The condition of the second woman is not known at this time.
A heartbreaking post on Healy Brothers Funeral Directors read: "Ferris Chloe. Passed away 1st December 2024. Beloved daughter of Declan and Sharon, much loved sister of Christopher, Declan and Barry, much loved Aunt, Niece, Cousin, part of the “Sister Squad” and friend to many. R.I.P.
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"Funeral arrangements later. Sacred Heart of Jesus have mercy on her soul. Deeply regretted by her heartbroken mother, father and entire family circle."
Sinn Fein councillor Claire Canavan said: "Devastating news about Chloe Ferris. It's absolutely tragic that a young woman has so suddenly lost her life. I want to extend my deepest condolences to the Ferris and Dynes family and friends as they learn about this heart-breaking news."
Sinn Fein MLA Orlaithi Flynn said: “I am shocked and deeply saddened to learn that a young woman lost her life in the early hours of Sunday morning in Belfast city centre.
“This is an absolute tragedy and I want to extend my deepest condolences to the woman’s family and friends who have woken today to this unthinkable and heartbreaking news.
“My thoughts are also with another woman and her loved ones as she remains in hospital today undergoing treatment.
“Police have appealed for anyone who may be able to assist their investigation to contact them.”
Colin Neill, the chief executive of Hospitality Ulster said he was saddened by the news.
He added: “Nobody should ever go on a night out and not return home.
“As we await more information, we extend our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of the woman who has died.
“Our thoughts are also with the woman who remains in hospital.”
A PSNI spokesperson said: “Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the sudden death of a woman in her 20s at a nightclub in Belfast city centre during the early hours of this morning, Sunday 1 December.
“Police, fire crews and paramedics were called to the venue at around 2.20am following reports that two women had fallen unconscious.
“Sadly upon the arrival of the emergency services, one of the women was found to have passed away.
“The other was taken to hospital where she remains undergoing treatment.
“Police inquiries are at a very early stage and anyone who believes they may have information that could assist can contact police on 101 or submit information online via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/.”
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