By Dionne Meehan Matt Sibanda, a teenager who died in a drowning incident in Buncrana earlier in the month, will be laid to rest on Saturday. Matt (18) and his friend Emmanuel Familola (16) lost their lives after getting into difficulty in the water at Ned’s Point on Saturday, May 10. Advertisement Matt, originally from […]
Oil burner thefts: Gardaí want to speak to man seen in area
GARDAÍ are investigating the theft of oil burner motors and ignition starters from a number of properties in the area of Earlsfort, Buncrana. The thefts are believed to have occurred between approximately 3.30am and 4.30am on the morning of Sunday last, May 25. Gardaí are appealing for dash-cam footage from the area from between 3am […]
Teachers share learning in new Education Centre in Letterkenny
TEACHERS from seven post primary schools recently came together in the new Donegal Education Support Centre now based in Letterkenny, to share their experience and learning from a two year programme called ‘Teaching & Learning for the 21st Century” (TL21). The workshops were based on a Continuing Professional Development programme for teachers and school leaders […]
Rebecca Browne’s family continue fight for answers two years after tragic death
By Dionne Meehan FOR the family of Rebecca Browne, the past two years have been a painful journey of heartbreak and unanswered questions. Yesterday marked two years since the 21-year-old Derry woman tragically lost her life after being struck by a garda car during a night out in Buncrana. Advertisement In December 2024, the Browne […]
Drowning victim was a “credit to his mother”, funeral hears
by Louise Doyle A TEENAGE boy who died after getting into difficulty in water close to Ned’s Point in Buncrana was remembered as “a credit to his mother”, and as a person who brought a “wealth of joy” to the hearts of his mum and family. Emmanuel Familola (16) had gone into the water to […]
Fundraiser for the families of Lough Swilly drowning tragedy surpasses €38,000
By Dionne Meehan A FUNDRAISER set up to help cover the funeral costs of two teenagers who died after getting into difficulty in the water at Ned’s Point on Saturday afternoon has surpassed €38,000. Emmanuel Familola (16) and Matt Sibanda (18) lost their lives in the incident. Advertisement It is thought they, along with a […]
Walk in memory of journalist Brian Hutton raises 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 walk will take place on Saturday, May 17 from the Shore front in Buncrana to Stragill and back. The walk is being organised by family and friends of the Derryman, who died suddenly in […]
Fundraiser launched to support families of Lough Swilly drowning tragedy
A FUNDRAISER has been set up to help cover the funeral costs of two teenagers who died after getting into difficulty in the water at Ned’s Point on Saturday afternoon. Emmanuel Familola (16) and Matt Sibanda (18) lost their lives in the incident. It is thought they, along with a third teenager, had been playing […]
Buncrana schools pay tribute to pupils who died in sea tragedy
THE principals of two secondary schools in Buncrana say the school communities are devastated at the loss of two of their pupils who died after getting into difficulty in the water off Buncrana on Saturday. Principals Kevin Cooley (Crana College) and Evelyn McLoughlin (Scoil Mhuire) said the community of the schools, including students, staff, Boards […]
Update: Body found in search for missing teenager off Buncrana coast
The body of a teenager has been recovered from the water off Buncrana following an extensive search and rescue operation this evening. He was one of three teenagers who had gotten into difficulty while swimming at Ned’s Point earlier today. His body was recovered by members of the Greencastle Coast Guard team shortly after 9pm […]