Applegreen founder speaks of ‘dark day’ for Ireland


APPLEGREEN founder and Chief Executive Joe Barrett has described yesterday as a “very dark day for Creeslough, for Donegal, for Ireland, and for all of us in the wider Applegreen family”. Mr Barrett said his company will continue to support colleagues and the Creeslough community in the tough times that lay ahead. “This is a […]

Creeslough death toll rises further


NINE people have now been confirmed dead following yesterday’s deadly blast in Creeslough. A Garda spokesperson said, “An Garda Síochána can now confirm nine fatalities as a result of this incident. The search and recovery for further fatalities continues. “An Garda Síochána continue to request that any road users intending to travel to the Creeslough […]

Massive community effort under way following explosion


STAFF, pupils and families have begun gathering in Scoil Mhuire in Creeslough to remember those killed in yesterday’s devastating blast. A massive community effort has been launched with counsellors being made available in the local community centre for those affected by the terrible events. The local creche is also open, offering free child minding all […]

Bishop asks people to keep Creeslough in their prayers


BISHOP of Derry and Raphoe Andrew Forster has appealed to people to keep the village of Creeslough in their prayers. Rev Forster also paid tribute to the emergency services to whom we “owe an enormous debt of gratitude”. “My thoughts and prayers are with all those affected by the terrible tragedy in Creeslough. The community […]

President offers condolences to people of Creeslough


PRESIDENT Michael D Higgins has added his sympathies to the outpouring grief following yesterday’s explosion in Creeslough. Gardaí have now confirmed that seven people were killed in the blast at an Applegreen service station. Speaking this morning, President Higgins said, “May I, as President, express what I know will be the shock shared by all people […]

Creeslough death toll rises to seven


THE death toll following yesterday’s explosion in Creeslough has now risen to seven, An Garda Síochána has confirmed this morning. Officers along with other emergency services worked through the night following the blast which occurred at 3.20pm yesterday afternoon. In a statement this morning, gardaí said, “An Garda Síochána can now confirm seven fatalities as […]

Explosion in Creeslough


THERE has been an explosion at a petrol station in Creeslough this afternoon. Gardai and ambulance crews are at the scene of Creeslough supermarket. “Gardaí are currently assisting other Emergency Services at the scene of a serious incident at Creeslough, County Donegal,” said a Garda Spokesperson. “An Garda Síochána are asking any road users intending […]