Funeral for Teenager Who Died in Buncrana Sea Tragedy

'A good and kind boy': Funeral of Buncrana drowning victim Matt Sibanda takes place

It is two weeks to the day since Matt’s friend, Emmanuel Familola, 16, was also laid to rest in the same church.

Tragic drowning victim had something in common with Pope Leo, mourners told

Matt Sibanda, 18, was laid to rest following his funeral Mass at St Mary's Oratory in Buncrana today

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

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

Funeral for teenager who died in Buncrana sea tragedy

Second funeral to be held following deaths of two teens

Heartbroken family of Donegal drowning victim, 18, confirm funeral details

THE funeral of the second victim of the recent double drowning tragedy in Co Donegal will take place this weekend. Matt Sibanda, 18, will be laid to rest following his funeral mass this Saturday. Matt Sibanda, 18, will be laid to rest this weekend Emmanuel Famiola, 16, was laid to rest on May 17 Matt was one of two teenagers who died when they got into difficulty while swimming off Buncrana on May 10th last. His friend, Emmanuel Familola, 16, wa…

Teen who died in Donegal drowning was a 'truly special soul', funeral hears

The funeral of an 18-year-old who tragically died in Co Donegal heard that he was a ‘truly special soul.’ Matt Sanele Sibanda, 18, and his friend Emmanuel Famiola, 16, tragically drowned after getting into difficulty while playing football near Ned’s Point at Buncrana. Matt was originally from Zimbabwe while Emmanuel was from Nigeria, and both were living in Donegal at the time of the tragedy. Speaking at Matt’s funeral on Saturday, his uncle Bu…