A MEETING between the Irish Red Cross, Donegal County Council, the HSE, the Department of Social Welfare, and local community organisations is expected to take place in the coming days to decide how funds raised in the aftermath of the Creeslough tragedy will be distributed. Speaking to the Donegal News yesterday Liam O’Dwyer, Secretary General […]
Applegreen stations to hold minute’s silence today
A minute’s silence will take place today across all Applegreen stations in memory of the 10 people who lost their lives in an explosion one week ago.
Walk in Central Park in memory of victims of Creeslough
A WALK will take place in Central Park in New York on Sunday in memory of the victims of the tragic explosion in Creeslough which occurred this day last week. The walk is being organised by Creeslough native Aoife Cannon who is now living in New York. Anyone who would like to take part is […]
Funeral of father and daughter to take place tomorrow
The funerals of father and daughter, Robert Garwe and little Shauna Flanagan-Garwe will take place in Creeslough tomorrow. Robert, aged 50 and his five-year-old daughter Shauna were killed in the tragic explosion which claimed the lives of ten people last Friday. The family released the funeral details last night. Advertisement Deeply missed by a heartbroken […]
Tributes for pastoral care provided by parish priest
THERE has been an outpouring of support for Creeslough parish priest Fr John Joe Duffy, who has been a constant source of comfort to those facing their darkest days. Fr John Joe arrived on the scene shortly after the explosion at Applegreen service station on Friday and remained there, as people frantically gathered to wait […]
Creeslough remains in our prayers – Bonner
By Frank Craig Packie Bonner has paid tribute to the ten people who died following the explosion at an Applegreen service station in Creeslough last Friday afternoon. Speaking on Wednesday morning, the Republic of Ireland and Glasgow Celtic legend said he still can’t fully comprehend that such a devastating tragedy has visited Donegal’s doorstep. Advertisement […]
Creeslough Appeal funds exceed €1 million
EFFORTS to raise funds for the families of those who have lost loved ones or were injured in the devastating explosion in Creeslough are underway. As of yesterday almost €400,000 has been raised online after a GoFundMe page was set up by Ards native Gerard McFadden. In an update on the page, he said words could not […]
ISPCC encourage those impacted to reach out
THE Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (ISPCC) has encouraged anyone impacted by the tragedy in Creeslough to reach out for support in the weeks and months ahead. The organisation said they are there to assist parents or carers, children and young people as they come to terms with the enormous loss. […]
HSE support line for those impacted by Creeslough tragedy
The HSE have established a Support Phone line (Tel: 087 1405138) for those impacted by the recent tragedy in Creeslough. Calls will be responded to by trained HSE professionals. The purpose of the Support Line is to give the public direct access to professional support, advice and information, including about services as appropriate. Advertisement The […]
Drones temporarily prohibited from flying over Creeslough
Flying Drones is prohibited in the vicinity of Creeslough, County Donegal this week following the unfolding of events last Friday. The temporary restriction was announced on Monday and will remain in place until 4pm tomorrow. The ban was put in place by the Irish Aviation Authority. For more information visit www.iaa,ie