A Cork student has died while on a ski trip in France. The young man, age 20, from the Blarney area, was a student in University College Cork, it is understood. He died on Sunday night while on a holiday with friends in a popular French ski resort. Local Fine Gael councillor Damian Boylan said that the community was in shock after hearing about the tragedy. The Department of Foreign Affairs confirmed it is aware of the case and is providing consular assistance.

Source: Irish Examiner January 05, 2026 21:45 UTC