Family fear the worst for Oisin McGrath as his life ebbs away

THE parish priest of critically ill school boy Oisin McGrath has said he will not recover from his injuries.

Fr Seamus Quinn said Oisin’s mother told him that his life support was gradually being withdrawn.

The 13-year-old was injured following an incident at St Michael’s College, Enniskillen, on Monday around 2.15 pm.

A 17-year-old youth, a sixth former at the school, was detained following the incident but released pending further inquiries.

If Oisin dies, the teenage could face a manslaughter charge.

“Oisin’s big, strong, happy, a lad of fond of sports, into all sorts, football, running, and everything like that and a good-natured friendly young fella,” he said.

The parish priest said the whole community was devastated by what had happened.

St Michael’s is a Catholic boys grammar school with 700 pupils.

The school released a statement on Wednesday.

“A group of students were playing at lunchtime when one student became unwell and we sought medical assistance,” the school said.

“He was taken by ambulance to the South West Acute Hospital for medical help.

“We have no further information at this time.”

The school said the Western Education and Library Board’s critical incident response team was “on hand to offer reassurance, advice and emotional support to school staff and pupils”.

A spokeswoman for Northern Ireland’s Department of Education said it was “aware of the incident”.

The teenager plays under-14 football in Belcoo.