7 d. ago Former Dublin Fire Chief laid to rest after deadly car accident on Highway 41

Former Dublin Fire Chief laid to rest after deadly car accident on Highway 41  WECT

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8 d. ago 'A good and kind boy': Funeral of Buncrana drowning victim Matt Sibanda takes place

It is two weeks to the day since Matt’s friend, Emmanuel Familola, 16, was also laid to rest in the same church.

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8 d. ago Buncrana drowning victim Matt Sibanda was ‘truly special’ with ‘generous heart’, funeral hears

The 18 year old died earlier this month with his friend, 16-year-old Emmanuel Familola

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1 week ago Funeral for second Swilly tragedy victim to be held this Saturday

The Buncrana and African Caribbean communities will come together in prayer this Saturday, 31st May, to mourn young Lough Swilly… The post Funeral for second Swilly tragedy victim to be held this Saturday appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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2 w. ago Walk in memory of journalist Brian Hutton raises €2K for Lough Swilly RNLI

Main pic: Family and friends of the late Brian Hutton outside Lough Swilly Lifeboat Station on Saturday. A walk to… The post Walk in memory of journalist Brian Hutton raises €2K for Lough Swilly RNLI appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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2 w. ago Lifford Together Festival makes generous donation to Lough Swilly Tragedy fund

The committee behind the Lifford Together Festival has donated €330 to the Lough Swilly Tragedy fund to support the families… The post Lifford Together Festival makes generous donation to Lough Swilly Tragedy fund appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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2 w. ago Support for Swilly tragedy fund reminds heartbroken families they are not alone

An online fundraiser for the families of two teenagers who died in the Lough Swilly tragedy has now raised over… The post Support for Swilly tragedy fund reminds heartbroken families they are not alone appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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3 w. ago Teenager who drowned off Donegal coast was ‘true ambassador of hope,’ funeral hears

Parish priest Father Francis Bradley paid tribute to the 16-year-old’s fun-loving heart and warm charisma

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3 w. ago Priest asks people not to judge men who drowned in Lough Swilly as Emmanuel Familola laid to rest

A priest at the first funeral of two friends who lost their lives while swimming off the coast of Donegal… The post Priest asks people not to judge men who drowned in Lough Swilly as Emmanuel Familola laid to rest appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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3 w. ago Teenager who died in Buncrana tragedy remembered for charisma and warmth

Schoolchildren formed a guard of honour outside St Mary’s Oratory in Buncrana ahead of the service for Emmanuel Familola (16).

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3 w. ago Large crowd expected at today’s funeral of tragic Buncrana drowning victim Emmanuel, 16

A large crowd is expected to attend today’s funeral of Emmanuel Familola in Buncrana. The 16-year-old was one of two… The post Large crowd expected at today’s funeral of tragic Buncrana drowning victim Emmanuel, 16 appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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3 w. ago Walk in memory of journalist Brian Hutton to raise funds for Lough Swilly RNLI

A walk to mark the birthday of the late journalist Brian Hutton is raising funds for the Lough Swilly RNLI.… The post Walk in memory of journalist Brian Hutton to raise funds for Lough Swilly RNLI appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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3 w. ago ‘Proud Irishman’ killed outside London shop to be laid to rest in Kilkenny

The Irish-born pensioner was assaulted and robbed in north London while out buying food and a newspaper.

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3 w. ago Funeral of Donegal drowning victim to take place on Saturday

Emmanuel Familola died along with his friend Matt Siband when a group of teenagers got into difficulty while swimming off Ned's Point in Buncrana on Saturday afternoon last.

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3 w. ago Garda Kevin Flatley will be laid to rest on Friday in County Dublin following requiem mass

The Garda was killed on Sunday afternoon when he was struck by a motorbike while conducting a speed enforcement check on a road way near Swords, Co Dublin.

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3 w. ago Garda Kevin Flatley to be laid to rest on Friday in Dublin following requiem mass

The Garda was killed on Sunday afternoon when he was struck by a motorbike while conducting a speed enforcement check on a road way near Swords, Co Dublin.

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3 w. ago 'Heartbreaking loss of two young lives': Taoiseach leads tributes to teens who drowned off Buncrana

Matt Sibanda, 18, and Emmanuel Familola, 16, tragically died after getting into difficulty while swimming.

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4 w. ago 'An eerie silence' in Buncrana: Vigil held for two teenagers who died after swimming incident

The two deceased have been named as Emmanuel Familola (16) and Matt Sibanda (18).

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4 w. ago Vigil for two teenagers who drowned trying to retrieve football from the sea

Emmanuel Familola and Matt Sibanda died near Buncrana attempting to retrieve football, according to reports

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