Teenager died after falling from Mayo mountain

By Tom Shiel

MEXICAN teenager Sebastian Palma Sigmond is believed to have died at the weekend after falling accidentally on Croaghaun Mountain on Achill Island.

A post-mortem examination on the 18-year-old at Mayo University Hospital (MUH) yesterday (Monday) confirmed serious injuries consistent with a fall.

The area where Mr. Sigmond lost his life is in the vicinity of Corrymore Lake (or Lough Accorymore). The terrain locally is described as challenging, only for the sure-footed.

Corrymore Lake sits high on the slopes of Croaghaun Mountain.

The lake achieved worldwide prominence recently as the spot where Dominic attempts to woo Siobhan in the multi-nominated Academy Awards film Banshees of Inisherin.

According to a local person, well acquainted with the area, there’s a path from the lake which leads to the cliffs at Croaghaun, the highest sea cliffs in Ireland.

Along the route to the clifftops, there are numerous safety warnings.

Sebastian had been visiting relatives in the Dooagh area of Achill Island. He was last seen around 5 p.m. on Friday evening when he went for a walk but failed to return.

Gardaí, the Coastguard and Civil Defence personnel, along with civilian volunteers, took part in a widespread air and sea search for the missing youngster.

The search was stood down on Sunday evening.

Funeral arrangements have yet to be finalised.