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 […]
Major rescue operation underway after explosion
A MAJOR rescue operation is underway to free people trapped in a shop in Creeslough following an explosion earlier this afternoon. Two fire brigade, the army and coast guard helicopters, along with ambulance personnel and Gardai are currently at the scene at Creeslough supermarket which was destroyed in the incident. The ambulance service has put […]
Explosion in Creeslough
THERE has been an explosion at a petrol station in Creeslough this afternoon. Gardai and ambulance crews are at the scene of Creeslough supermarket. “Gardaí are currently assisting other Emergency Services at the scene of a serious incident at Creeslough, County Donegal,” said a Garda Spokesperson. “An Garda Síochána are asking any road users intending […]
St Michael’s Church finally gets to mark special anniversary
This evening will mark a special anniversary for St Michael’s Church in Creeslough, with public celebrations to mark the church’s golden anniversary.
Amateur photographer losing her sight tells her story
A WOMAN who is losing her sight has told her story behind a camera lens. Donegal FemLENS is a powerful photography exhibition which takes a glimpse into women’s perspectives on a number of topics including loss, lockdown emergence, women in farming, nature and mica homeowners stories. The exhibition was unveiled recently in Donegal County Museum. […]
Church gem in Creeslough reaches major milestone
ST Michael’s Church in Creeslough will mark a big milestone this weekend when it will turn fifty on Sunday. The iconic structure was the fifth in a series of seven churches designed by renowned architect Liam McCormick. The church was built by John Hegarty as a replacement for the old church at Doe. The church […]
Life is 10pc of what happens and 90pc how I react to it
THERE will always be challenges, obstacles, and less than perfect conditions. So what? Get started now. With each step you take, you will grow stronger and stronger, more and more skilled, more confident, and more and more successful. That piece of advice led a young apprentice electrician into taking his first step on the property […]
New business activity in Creeslough
FOUR new businesses are being established along Creeslough’s main street, bringing some vibe and employment back to the village. The green shed beside McNulty’s Pub on Main Street is now occupied by the Creeslough Community Association while the old Creeslough Hardware has been converted into a showroom and stores for Donegal Log Cabins. Last month, […]
What happened the Creeslough man who left school early?
THE founder of an Irish pharmaceutical services company, which has begun trials on a new Covid-19 nasal spray vaccine is Donegal man Cathal Friel. Mr Friel (57) from Creeslough was a finalist in the International category as part of the EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2020. He left school after his Junior Cert to work […]