Around 75,000 people are in County Laois, for Ireland's biggest annual festival.
Around 75,000 people are in Stradbally, County Laois, for Ireland's biggest annual music and arts festival Speaking to Irish broadcaster RTÉ, she said they had seen "multiple samples" of MDMA on Friday that were higher strength than usual.
Ireland's Minister for Public Health, Wellbeing and the National Drug Strategy, Colm Burke, said: “While it is always safer not use drugs, it is important from a public health perspective that we reduce the risks for those who chose to do so." The HSE drugs.ie teams can be found in the main arena and in the Jimi Hendrix campsite from 11:00 to 21:00 local time all weekend.The HSE said MDMA is the shortened chemical name for the synthetic psychoactive drug 3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine.
It can come in powder or crystal form and is also the active ingredient expected to be found in ecstasy pills which come in a variety of colours and shapes. Although pills may look the same, the contents and purity can vary even among pills from the same batch.FolkEast considers options for new home for 2025The organiser of the Wild Fields Festival in Norwich says the two-day event features an "eclectic mix of artists".
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