Housing minister promises ‘any assistance necessary’


HOUSING Minister Darragh O’Brien has offered to provide all the help he can following yesterday’s explosion in Creeslough. The TD revealed that his crisis management team was activated in response to the blast which occurred at 3.20pm. Donegal Fire Service responded rapidly to the scene of the explosion, activating full Incident Command procedures and undertaking […]

Teenagers among Creeslough dead


GARDAÍ have confirmed that two teenagers – a boy and a girl – are among those who perished in yesterday’s tragedy in Creeslough. Speaking at a press conference in Milford in the past hour, police said the death toll has now risen to ten. Among them are two teenagers as well as four men and […]

‘We all stand in solidarity with Creeslough’ – Blaney


CATHAOIRLEACH of Donegal Liam Blaney has visited the scene of yesterday’s explosion in Creeslough. Councillor Blaney said there was a “huge sense of shock and sadness” at what happened. “Our thoughts are with the community in Cresslough, those who have received word that their loved one had died, the many people who have been injured […]

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 […]

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 […]