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Teenagers still jumping off bridge one year after tragic drowning

Teenagers still jumping off bridge one year after tragic drowning

Thu, 25 Jun, 2026

As temperatures soar, teenagers are again jumping from the bridge at Laytown, Co. Meath, just one year after the death of 15-year-old Kofi Owusu, who sprang from the structure into the River Nanny and didn't resurface on June 20th, 2025

Boy who died in swimming tragedy remembered for leadership qualities

Boy who died in swimming tragedy remembered for leadership qualities

Sun, 22 Jun, 2025

The youngster completed his Junior Certificate exams just 11 days ago.

Teenager who died while swimming in Co Meath named locally

Teenager who died while swimming in Co Meath named locally

Sat, 21 Jun, 2025

The 15-year-old from the Blackrock area of Dundalk, had travelled to the River Nanny to enjoy the good weather with friends, when he got into difficulty.