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Sunday World
19-05-2025
- Sunday World
Funeral for tragic Sligo seven-year-old Alan Singh to take place this week
The young school boy died on Saturday The funeral of 7-year-old Alan Singh who died after getting into difficulty at a beach in Sligo is set to take place this week. Alan will repose at the Church View Funeral Home Collooney (F91 AH21) on Wednesday afternoon from 4pm to 7pm. Removal will take place on Thursday morning at 10.45am ahead of his funeral at the Church of the Assumption, Collooney at 11am. Burial afterwards in Sligo Cemetery at 12.30 pm. Gardaí, emergency services and Sligo RNLI attended the scene at Lissadell Beach on Saturday. The young boy, from Ballisodare, was given emergency treatment on the shore after being taken from the water. He was airlifted to Sligo University Hospital, but he later died. Alan Singh News in 90 Seconds - May 19th The primary school pupil is survived by his parents Iqbal Jeet Singh and Andrea Dzurikova, as well as his sister Aisha Singh. 'There are no words to express the sadness of this tragedy. What a beautiful little boy,' one mourner's tribute began. 'Please know that you, Alan's family and friends are very much in our thoughts and prayers as you navigate the days ahead without your precious child. May Alan RIP and watch over you all.' Another shared: 'To the Family of Alan my deepest sympathy on the loss of your beautiful little boy. My heart breaks for you all at this devastating time. 'May Alan rest now in eternal peace. May he watch over you all and give you the strength and courage you need every day. 'Sleep tight young man.' A third mourner said: 'To the Singh family, to Alan's classmates and friends. Words are inadequate to convey our deepest sympathy to each of you on your unimaginable loss. 'We are devastated at the tragic loss of your beautiful little boy, brother and grandson. 'Fly high Alan in the arms of the Angels and may every comfort be given to your family and friends at this time.' Gardaí have said an investigation into the tragedy is ongoing, and a file will be prepared for the Coroner's Court.
Sunday World
18-05-2025
- Sunday World
Boy (7) who died after getting into difficulty at Sligo beach named locally
Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of the incident when the alarm was raised at Lissadell Beach A young boy who died after getting into difficulty in the sea at a beach in Co Sligo yesterday afternoon has been named locally as Alan Singh from Ballisodare. Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of the incident when the alarm was raised at Lissadell Beach. Volunteers from Sligo RNLI also responded to a call-out. The boy (7) was given emergency medical treatment on the shore after being taken from the water. The Irish Coast Guard's search and rescue helicopter Rescue 118 airlifted the boy to Sligo University Hospital, but he later died. An Garda Síochána has said investigations into the tragedy are ongoing and a file will be prepared for the Coroner's Court. The boy was a pupil at St John's National School in Ballisodare and it is understood his father runs a popular take away restaurant in the town. Local Councillor, Thomas Walsh, said the local community is devastated by the news and said his thoughts and sympathies are with the boy's family, friends and classmates. 'Lissadell is known to be a safe and quiet beach and we are all saddened by what has happened,' he said. A Critical Incident Management Policy is set to be put in place at St John's National School as the new school week begins tomorrow and will involve the National Educational Psychological Service of the Department of Education, who provide counselling and advice for pupils, parents and staff. Last weekend there was a double tragedy in Co Donegal when schoolboys, Emmanuel Familola (16) and Matt Sibanda (18), died after getting into difficulty in the water at Ned's Point, Buncrana, last Saturday afternoon. The young boys were playing football on the shoreline and had entered the water to retrieve the ball when the tragedy unfolded. A third youth managed to swim to safety. The funeral of Emmanuel Familola took place at St Mary's Oratory in Buncrana on Saturday. The funeral of Matt Sibanda is due to take place in the coming week. Last week the RNLI urged people to follow water safety advice as the current hot weather spell continues. 'We want people to be aware of the dangers, to know their limits and to not take risks. Go with others and look out for each other. Make sure your phone is charged so you can call for help if you come across anyone who needs it,' said Linda-Gene Byrne, RNLI Water Safety Lead. Stock image News in 90 Seconds - May 18th 'If you find yourself unexpectedly in the water and in difficulty, know how to Float to Live. The best way to do this is to tilt your head back with your ears submerged. Try to relax and breathe normally. You can gently move your hands to help you stay afloat if you need to. 'Spread your arms and legs out to improve stability – and it's OK if your legs sink, we all float differently. Once your breathing is under control, call for help or swim to safety,' she added. 'Rip currents, which are channels of fast-flowing water running out to sea, can be difficult to spot and can catch out even the most confident and prepared swimmers. If you find yourself being swept out to sea in a rip, stay calm – don't panic. If you can stand, wade. Don't try to swim. Raise your hand and shout for help loudly. Don't swim directly against the rip or you'll get exhausted. Swim parallel to the beach until free of the rip, then make for shore. 'Check the weather and tide times before you go – tides can go in and out very rapidly in some areas, causing people to become cut off, or quickly out of their depth – so find out the times of high and low tides before you set off,' she explained.
