BREAKING: Young Naas woman dies on holiday abroad

A young woman from the Naas area has died while holidaying abroad.

It is understood that the female, aged in her early 20s and a healthcare professional, lived in the Johnstown area on the town's outskirts.

It is also understood that she was on a break in Germany and was a past pupil of Piper's Hill College in the town.

A spokesperson for the Department of Foreign Affairs told Kildare Now that it is aware of the case and is providing consular assistance.

The spokesperson added: "The Department does not comment on any specific details of any specific case."