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Emmanuel Familola

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Drowning of two teenagers remains an ‘open wound’, funeral is told

Drowning of two teenagers remains an ‘open wound’, funeral is told

Sat, 31 May, 2025

The service for Matt Sibanda heard that the 18-year-old was ‘undeniably wise and good beyond his years’.

Young boy dies after getting into difficulty in water off Co Sligo beach

Young boy dies after getting into difficulty in water off Co Sligo beach

Sun, 18 May, 2025

It comes just one week after two teenagers died in the water in Co Donegal.

Teenager who died in Buncrana tragedy remembered for charisma and warmth

Teenager who died in Buncrana tragedy remembered for charisma and warmth

Sat, 17 May, 2025

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

Funeral of Donegal drowning victim to take place on Saturday

Funeral of Donegal drowning victim to take place on Saturday

Wed, 14 May, 2025

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.