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Teen Who Died in Buncrana Tragedy Remembered for Charisma and Warmth
- Emmanuel Familola, 16, and Matt Sibanda, 18, both living in Buncrana protection centres, died last weekend in a swimming accident at Lough Swilly, Co Donegal.
- The incident occurred as the boys went into the water on Saturday afternoon to retrieve a football and reportedly got into difficulty amid hidden currents.
- A major search engaged RNLI, coastguard, Gardaí, volunteers, and Rescue 118 helicopter; Emmanuel was rescued but died at hospital, while Matt's body was recovered later.
- At Emmanuel's funeral Mass in St Mary's Oratory, Fr Francis Bradley praised his calmness, devotion, and warm charisma that transcended cultural boundaries.
- The tragedy deeply affected local and migrant communities, prompting vigils, large funeral attendance, and fundraising exceeding €40,000 to support families and costs.
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Donegal drowning victim Emmanuel Familola, 16, laid to rest after 'tragedy'
A PRIEST at the first funeral of two friends who lost their lives while swimming off the coast of Donegal has asked people not to “judge” the actions which may have led to their tragic deaths. Emmanuel Familola, 16, and his friend Matt Siband, 18, perished when an innocent swim on a beautiful sunny Saturday afternoon on Lough Swilly last weekend turned to unimaginable tragedy. A large crowd gathered in Buncrana as Emmanuel Familola’s funeral got…
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