A Co Donegal woman has died following a tragic accident in Thailand.
Louise Furey (27) travelled to a holiday resort in Koh Samui with her boyfriend Sam Bulmer last week where it is understood she died after a fall from a balcony on Friday.
A full investigation has been launched by local police into the circumstances surrounding the accident.
Ms Furey was based in Guernsey on the Channel Islands where she worked in children's services.
The couple were staying at the Replay Residence & Pool Villa.
Ms Furey was one of five children. Her sister Rosaleen travelled to Thailand on Friday to help with arrangements. Her sister Áine is currently travelling from America and siblings Celine and Daniel are staying with their mother.
Their father Patsy, a well-known Donegal GAA fan, passed away less than two years ago following an illness.
Ms Furey's mother Brid is a well-known school teacher in the Scoil Mhuire National School in the close-knit town.
Ms Furey grew up on the Ard Patrick estate in Glenties where former Donegal GAA manager and Celtic coach Jim McGuinness was a close neighbour.
Chairman of the Glenties Community Group, Brian Carr, told the Donegal Democrat that the entire town is "numb" following the news of the tragedy.
"Louise moved to Guernsey a few years ago but was a frequent visitor home. You would see herself and her close school friends catching up what had happened since they last met. There was about five or six of them in a very close gang of friends, of which some are also away from home," he said.
"Louise went on what would be called the trip of a lifetime just last Wednesday with her boyfriend Sam to Thailand, unfortunately, a holiday that had such a tragic ending.
"The town is numb and in total shock with such terrible news. Our thoughts and prayers are with Louise’s family at this time,” he said."
