22-06-2025
Tributes pour in as teen who drowned in Meath is named
Tributes are pouring in following the death of a 'very caring young man with a wide circle of friends' following a tragic drowning accident over the weekend.
Kofi Owusu from the Blackrock area of Dundalk had travelled to the River Nanny in Meath on Friday to enjoy the good weather with his friends.
The 15-year-old got into difficulty in the water at Laytown at around 6pm on the evening, with a search operation launched by emergency services. Kofi Owusu from the Blackrock area of Dundalk had travelled tot the River Nanny in Meath on Friday to enjoy the good weather with his friends. Pic: Facebook
The youngster was pronounced dead at the scene and removed to Navan Hospital where a post-mortem examination is set to take place.
Coláiste Chú Chulainn Dundalk led tributes for their late student who had just recently completed his Junior Certificate exams.
A statement from the school said: 'Kofu was a very caring young man with a wide circle of friends. He was a diligent student and a regular awardee for excellent attendance. Kofi was an accomplished sportsman.
'He was a member of the school's under 15 soccer team and represented the school in the recent Leinster Shield final on the 19th May 2025. Kofi was also a member of the school's under 16 basketball team and represented the school in the All-Ireland final on the 23rd January 2025.
'Our sympathy and thoughts are with Kofi's family and friends at this time.'
The school added that the Guidance Counselors and school staff will be on hand to help students deal with the tragedy and the National Education Psychological Services (NEPS) will be supporting and advising staff as they help students.
Football club Redeemer Celtic also paid tribute, confirming the club would be closed until further notice.
They said: 'Kofi was a fantastically talented lad, a ferocious competitor every time he pulled on the Redeemer kit, and this has seen us achieve unthinkable success time after time and year after year.
'Kofi was a massive part of our club, Kofi was a massive part of our lives. We will strike to keep Kofi's memory within the club… and with absolutely broken hearts.
'Rest in peace Kofi. We will miss you forever Big Man #Number6.'
