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Donegal: Tributes paid to 2 youngsters who died after moving into issue off the coast

By Editorial Board Published May 12, 2025 4 Min Read
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Donegal: Tributes paid to 2 youngsters who died after moving into issue off the coast

Tributes have been paid to 2 teenage boys who died after moving into issue off the coast of Donegal.

Matt Sibanda, 18, and Emmanuel Familola, 16, have been understood to be taking part in soccer on Saturday once they went into the ocean after a ball.

Emergency companies launched a multi-agency rescue operation at round 4pm after receiving experiences that three younger males had gotten into issue within the water off Buncrana.

Two male juveniles – considered one of whom was in a severe situation – have been taken to Letterkenny College Hospital, the place one died within the early hours of Sunday.

The physique of one other teenager was additionally recovered late on Saturday.

Scoil Mhuire Buncrana, the place Familola studied, mentioned “our thoughts and deepest sympathies are with the families of Emmanuel”, including: “There are no words that can fully capture the pain and sorrow we are feeling right now, We are truly heartbroken.

“Emmanuel embodied the true ethos of Scoil Mhuire. He was identified for his heat persona, mild humour, and considerate nature.

“He immersed himself fully in our school community and was highly regarded by staff and students alike.”

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Neighbouring Crana Faculty, the place Sibanda was a pupil, added: “It is with deep sorrow that we confirm the loss of our beloved student, Matt Sibanda, who tragically lost his life at sea.

“Our heartfelt condolences go to Matt’s household, who’re grieving the unimaginable lack of their cherished son and cherished one.”

Members of the Buncrana community also attended a prayer vigil at St Mary’s Oratory on Sunday evening to pay their respects to the two students.

The congregation was told: “Yesterday, this time 24 hours in the past, the solar was shining, the sky was blue, the ocean was engaging, all the pieces was great.

“Today, a dark cloud has come over everybody in different ways, but especially the families of Emmanuel and Matt.”

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Sinn Fein councillor Jack Murray additionally advised native broadcaster RTE that his understanding was they have been taking part in soccer when the ball went into the water.

“They went in like any kid would do, it’s what I would have done myself, they went in after the ball,” he mentioned.

“The innocence of kids playing football and this is the outcome of it, there’s no words to describe how awful this incident is.”

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