A GIFTED teen died on her first night of university after taking a deadly mix of alcohol and drugs, an inquest heard.

Jeni Larmour, 18, was found lifeless at her student accommodation at Newcastle University on October 2, 2020.

The A* student had arrived at the institution to study urban planning and architecture from her home in Newtonhamilton, Northern Ireland, the previous day.

An inquest heard how Jeni had a blood alcohol level of 197mg per 100ml of blood – around two-and-a-half times the legal driving limit of 80mg.

Tests revealed she also had 1.3mg of drugs per litre of blood, which was under what is usually considered to be fatal.

But the hearing was told the mixture was likely to have severely depressed her nervous system.

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As a result, a cause of death was recorded as "the effects of a combination of alcohol and [drugs]".

Jeni's mum paid tribute to her daughter at the inquest as she told how she had flourished at school "with her huge personality, confidence and humour".

The talented teen was a trained classical singer and a leader with the school's cadet force.

Ex-deputy head girl at the Royal Armagh Grammar School Jeni had chosen her degree after a school trip to India.

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Sandra added: "Jeni's bag was always packed and I am proud she had a varied experience of life in her limited years."

The mum also told how there were "no half measures" and her daughter was a "do it now and do it to perfection person".

She added: "Her death has left a huge void that will never be filled.

"It is a huge loss to me, her father David, brother Daniel and our extended family.

"I also believe it is a huge loss to Newcastle University and the planning world she would have joined."

The inquest continues.

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