A number of events have been postponed this week as a mark of respect to the victims of the Creeslough tragedy. Hemp Information Session Donegal County Council’s Hemp Information Session scheduled for Wednesday, October 12 is postponed until further notice. Advertisement “Our deepest sympathies are extended to every person affected by the tragedy,” a spokesperson […]
Funeral details announced for Creeslough victims
FUNERAL details for three of the victims of Friday’s tragic explosion in Creeslough, which claimed the lives of ten people, have been announced. 24-year-old Jessica Gallagher will be laid to rest tomorrow. Her funeral mass will take place in St Michael’s Church, Creeslough, on Tuesday morning, October 11 at 11am with interment afterwards in Doe […]
Pope Francis sends message of support to Creeslough
POPE Francis has added his voice to the global outpouring of grief that has followed the Creeslough explosion. Speaking yesterday the pontiff said he was “entrusting the deceased to the merciful love of almighty God” and that his thoughts were with those injured. In a statement to Bishop of Raphoe Alan McGuckian, the Papal Nunciature Cardinal Pietro […]
Wainfest will not go ahead this week
WAINFEST, Donegal’s children’s art and book festival will not go ahead this week as planned in light of the tragedy in Creeslough. This festival was due to run from October 8 to October 16 with events planned in various cultural venues across the county. In a statement this evening a spokesperson for Donegal County Council […]
Gardaí continue to investigate cause of explosion
Gardaí are continuing to investigate the cause of Friday’s devastating explosion in Creeslough. Speaking at a press conference today Superintendent Liam Geraghty acknowledged representatives from state and voluntary services which have provided invaluable support over the past 24 hours. Superintendent Geraghty also confirmed the death toll has now risen to ten. Advertisement “The emergency services […]
School opens carpark for families visiting hospital
ERRIGAL College in Letterkenny has opened up the school’s car park for families of those injured in yesterday’s explosion in Creeslough who are visiting Letterkenny University Hospital. The car park at Windyhall will be open for families from 12 noon and 9pm. The eircode is F92 FC82. Nine fatalities have now been confirmed following the […]
Three people confirmed dead after Creeslough explosion
Three people have been confirmed dead following the explosion at a petrol station in Creeslough this afternoon. Gardai have released a statement confirming three fatalities. Emergency services are continuing to work through the night at the scene. The emergency response has been led by the Donegal County Council Fire Service with assistance by An Garda […]
Taoiseach sends thoughts to Creeslough community
Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said his thoughts and prayers are with all those affected by today’s explosion in Creeslough. The Fianna Fáil leader also praised the efforts of the rescue teams who are working through the night at the scene of the explosion at the Applegreen petrol station. “My thoughts and prayers are tonight with […]
Cars being cleared as rescue efforts continue
CARS and rubble are being cleared from the scene of the explosion at a petrol station in Creeslough as rescue efforts continue this evening. Local concrete lorries and tractors have been lifting rubble as a number of people remain trapped inside the building. It follows an explosion which happened just after 3pm today which caused […]
Major rescue operation underway after explosion
A MAJOR rescue operation is underway to free people trapped in a shop in Creeslough following an explosion earlier this afternoon. Two fire brigade, the army and coast guard helicopters, along with ambulance personnel and Gardai are currently at the scene at Creeslough supermarket which was destroyed in the incident. The ambulance service has put […]