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 […]

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 […]