Counselling support is being offered to students attending the school where a 13 year old boy who died in a swimming accident was a pupil.

St Declan's College in Cabra, Dublin, has put its Critical Incident Response Plan in place, after Ricky Osagi died following the incident in Blanchardstown.

The popular teenager's been praised for his bravery after he went to the aid of a swimmer who got into difficulties.

Ricky, played soccer with Corduff FC in West Dublin. 

The Club's spokesperson John McGuinness paid tribute to Ricky, and said his young team mates are in shock.