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Tributes pour in for brave teen who drowned in Blanchardstown

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02:28 21 Jun 2014


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Tributes are pouring in for a  teenager who drowned in a tragic swimming accident in Blanchardstown.

He was swimming with two girls at a lake near the Waterville Hall residential complex when all three got into difficulty.

They were rushed to Temple Street Children's Hospital where the boy lost his fight for life this morning. The two girls are said to be in a stable condition.

Pictured: Ricky Osagie via Corduff FC

He played soccer with his local club, Corduff FC in West Dublin.

They've released a statement to say they're "saddened that the great Ricky Osagie has passed away over night". 

"We all know each other in the club, however everyone knew Ricky on and off the pitch - be it his fancy hair styles, his shimmy dance after scoring goals or just his all round cheerful, confident personality. He was a seriously gifted footballer."

 

John McGuinness is the club's spokesperson: 


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