She enjoys her holidays, until a simple coffee changes everything

A holiday that turns to drama for a simple drink. Aika Doheny, an Irish woman in her twenties, had gone to Japan to spend a few days of vacation and to visit relatives. But on the spot, the young student, born of an Irish father and a Japanese mother, is fell seriously ill after consuming soy-based coffee.

The drink has indeed caused a disturbing allergic reaction in the young woman. An adrenaline auto-injector was then administered to her in an attempt to lessen the effects of the allergy, and Aika Doheny was later rushed to a nearby hospital in Tokyo. She thus spent several weeks in intensive care in Japan before being repatriated to Ireland.

A tragic death

Admitted to St James’s Hospital in Dublin to receive additional care, the young woman is finally passed away on October 20. A student at the University of Galway, Aika Doheny was also described as a talented swimmer by those close to her. “She was a member of the Kilkenny swim team for many years and her teammates and coaches remember her fondly. Sincere condolences to his family at this very difficult time.”, reacted his swimming club after the announcement of his death. “She was a wonderful friend and had such bright energy that she made swimming practice easy on the darkest mornings.”said one of his training teammates.