By Róise Collins MEMBERS of Donegal County Council have passed a motion calling for the establishment of an Independent Statutory Judicial Public Inquiry into the Creeslough explosion. The motion, which received unanimous support, was tabled by Cllr Frank McBrearty and seconded by Cllr Thomas Séan Devine. Advertisement Ten people died in the explosion in Creeslough […]
Council passes motion calling for public inquiry into Creeslough explosion
By Róise Collins MEMBERS of Donegal County Council have passed a motion calling for the establishment of an Independent Statutory Judicial Public Inquiry into the Creeslough explosion. The motion, which received unanimous support, was tabled by Cllr Frank McBrearty and seconded by Cllr Thomas Séan Devine. Advertisement Ten people died in the explosion in Creeslough […]
Man arrested in connection with Creeslough explosion released without charge
A MAN (60s), who was arrested in connection with the Creeslough explosion, has been released without charge. The man was arrested yesterday morning for alleged offences contrary to the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act 1997. A garda spokesperson said: “A file will be prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions.” Advertisement Meanwhile, the investigation into […]
Man arrested in connection with Creeslough explosion
Gardaí have arrested a man in connection with the Creeslough explosion. The man, aged in his 60s, was arrested this morning for alleged offences contrary to the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act 1997. He is currently detained under the provisions of Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 at a Garda station in […]
Ulster Rugby Girls U14 Cup renamed in memory of Creeslough victim Leona Harper
THE Ulster Rugby Girls U14 Cup has been renamed in memory of Leona Harper. Leona (14), who played for Letterkenny Rugby Club, sadly lost her life following a tragic explosion in Creeslough in 2022. She was one of ten people who passed away following the tragic incident.
Creeslough families push for public inquiry at meeting with government
SOME of the families of those who died in the Creeslough explosion yesterday met with Justice Minister Helen McEntee to press for a public inquiry. Gardaí continue to investigate the circumstances of the explosion that ripped through the village’s service station and a nearby apartment block on the afternoon of Friday, October 7, 2022. Ten people including […]
Creeslough tragedy victims to be remembered two years on
By Dionne Meehan THE BELL of St Michael’s Church will ring in solemn memory of the ten lives claimed by the Creeslough explosion at 3.17pm today, exactly two years on from the tragedy. Those who died were Robert Garwe and his five-year-old daughter Shauna Flanagan Garwe, Catherine O’Donnell and her 13-year-old son James Monaghan; James […]
Events planned to mark second anniversary of Creeslough tragedy
By Kate Heaney AS the families and friends of those who tragically died in the explosion in Creeslough two years ago mark the loss of their loved ones, Mass and a Prayer Service will be held in their memory in the coming days. Parish Priest Fr John Joe Duffy, together with the families, are holding […]
Creeslough victims’ families appeal for public inquiry into explosion
The families of seven of the victims from the Creeslough explosion have called on the Minister for Justice to establish a public inquiry into the tragic event. Their lawyer, Darragh Mackin of Phoenix Law, has written to Helen McEntee, urging the creation of an independent investigation. The explosion, which occurred in October 2022, claimed ten […]
Remembering the star that was Bridie Gallagher – born 100 years ago today
CREESLOUGH native and international singing star Bride Gallagher was born 100 years ago today. As this milestone date approaches, her achievements and acclaim was documented by Brian Maye in this week’s An Irishman’s Diary. It may come as a surprise to many, particularly those of a younger generation, that the woman from Creeslough with the […]