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Irish Post
11-05-2025
- Irish Post
Community 'devastated beyond words' as second teenager dies following Co. Donegal swimming tragedy
THE COMMUNITY in Buncrana is 'devastated beyond words' with news that a second teenager has died following a swimming tragedy in Co. Donegal yesterday. Emergency services responded at around 4pm to reports that three teenagers, aged between 16 and 19, had gotten into difficulty while swimming in Lough Swilly. Sadly, the Coast Guard recovered the body of one teenager from the water between Ned's Point and Fahan at around 9pm. Earlier, one of the group managed to swim ashore, while another was rescued from the water before being taken to Letterkenny General Hospital in a 'very serious' condition. It has since been revealed that he has passed away. A prayer vigil is due to be held at St Mary's Oratory in Buncrana at 4pm today, overseen by Bishop of Derry Fr Donal McKeown. 'We will stand together' Buncrana-based Donegal County Councillor Joy Beard described the tragedy as an 'unimaginable loss'. "This morning we awoke to the devastating news that a second teenager involved in yesterday's tragic events has sadly passed away in the early hours of this morning," she posted on Facebook. "As a community, we are devastated beyond words to have lost two young lives so full of promise. "We extend our deepest sympathies and prayers to their families, friends and all those affected by this unimaginable loss. "In the days ahead, we will stand together to support one another in grief and in love." 'Our hearts are broken' Derry-based Sinn Féin councillor Aisling Hutton described news of the second teen's death as 'devastating'. "My thoughts and prayers are with the young boys' families and friends," she added in a post on social media. "This unimaginable loss has shaken the entire community. We stand together in grief, offering our love, prayers and support to the families affected. "May their memories be a blessing, and may we hold our loved ones a little closer today." Meanwhile, the SDLP's Colum Eastwood posted: "Our hearts are broken for the families in Buncrana this morning. "There are just no words for how devastating a tragedy like this is. "Please keep them, and the brave emergency service workers who fought hard to rescue the boys, in your thoughts and prayers." See More: Buncrana, Donegal, Lough Swilly
RTÉ News
10-05-2025
- RTÉ News
Breaking Teenager missing off Donegal coast, another seriously injured
One teenager is missing, and another is seriously injured, after they got into difficulties while swimming off the coast of Co Donegal. A major search and rescue operation is under way in Buncrana after three teenagers, between the ages of 16 and 19, got into difficulties while swimming at Ned's Point, in Lough Swilly at 4pm. One of the teenagers managed to swim ashore, but another has yet to be found following the incident. A third was taken from the sea and rushed Letterkenny General Hospital, where is condition is said to be "very serious". A large-scale search and rescue operation is currently under way in Buncrana, with growing fears the teenager who is yet to be found may have drowned. The multi agency search includes the Rescue 118 helicopter from Sligo along with the RNLI Lifeboat from Buncrana and up to 12 local yachts are carrying out a "creeping" search of the coastline. A number of ambulances have also arrived at Buncrana Pier. The search and rescue operation is being coordinated by the Malin Head Coastguard, and local vessels are also helping in the search. Gardaí said: "Gardaí and emergency services are currently engaged in a search and rescue operation off the coast of Buncrana in Co Donegal this afternoon. "Garda units from Donegal north are involved in this operation, alongside the Coast Guard and ambulance services." "The search remains ongoing," the statement concluded. Meanwhile, the body of a man has been recovered from the sea off the coast of Co Wexford. The Irish Coast Guard and the RNLI recovered the man's body east of Raven Point near Curracloe and brought it back to shore this afternoon. Gardaí were alerted to the discovery at around 2pm. The man's body was brought to University Hospital Waterford where a post-mortem examination will be carried out. Gardaí said the results of the post-mortem will determine the course of their investigation.
