The Donegal Association in Dublin and Donegal Dublin Business Network (DDBN) and Friends have organised a service to remember and support all those impacted by the tragedy in Creeslough. The service will take place in Church of the Sacred Heart, Donnybrook, on Wednesday at 6.30pm. Paul Doyle, Chairperson of the DDBN has said: “The DDBN […]
President Michael D Higgins to come to Donegal
PRESIDENT Michael D Higgins will arrive in Donegal on Wednesday morning to attend the funerals of the victims of the Creeslough explosion.
Devoted mother and son to be laid to rest on Wednesday
Catherine O’Donnell (39) and her 13-year-old son James Monaghan died in the tragedy at Applegreen Service Station.
Minister Harris says Creeslough is ‘generational trauma
HIGHER Education Minister Simon Harris has described the Creeslough explosion as a “generational trauma”. Simon Harris made his comments as funeral details of three of 10 of those who lost their lives in Friday’s explosion at the Applegreen Service Station were announced. The funerals of Jessica Gallagher (24) and Martin McGill (49) will takes place […]
King Charles sends his condolences
“My wife and I were filled with immense sadness when we heard of that appallingly tragic explosion at Creeslough.”
Books of Condolence now opened in Creeslough
The Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council, Cllr. Liam Blaney has announced that Books of Condolence have been opened in Creeslough at St. Michaels Church and at Creeslough Day Centre in memory of the victims of the Creeslough Tragedy. Books of Condolence are also available across the County, at the following Council offices from 9am to […]
Events postponed in light of Creeslough tragedy
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 […]
Public information evenings cancelled
A community engagement event by the Cloghercor Wind Farm project team, due to take place this evening, has been postponed due to the Creeslough t
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 […]