BY JEROME HUGHES THE father of Creeslough tragedy victim Leona Harper has said he has been left “infuriated” by the Red Cross over the charity’s handling of remaining funds raised in the wake of the 2022 tragedy. Hugh Harper claims he has made efforts to contact the Red Cross to find out precisely how €144,000 is […]
Jim McGuinness wins smiles at Scoil Mhuire
FOOTBALL manager Jim McGuinness raised the 7th Green Flag for Global Energy in Scoil Mhuire in Creeslough. Mr McGuinness spoke to the pupils last Thursday during his visit, emphasising the importance of training. The pupils were delighted to meet their special guest and Mr McGuinness even brought with him the Anglo-Celt Cup which brought great excitement to the pupils, […]
Ciara Browne is first Aurivo Creeslough Student Support Programme recipient
A SIXTH year student from Pobalscoil Chloich Cheannfhaola in Falcarragh has been named as the first recipient of the Aurivo Creeslough Student Support Programme. Aurivo are proud to announce Ciara Browne as the recipient. Earlier this year, the Co-Op committed to supporting one student each year, over the next five years, from the Creeslough community to […]
Ongoing efforts to allocate Red Cross Creeslough funding
BY JEROME HUGHES THE Irish Red Cross has indicated that the €144,000 it is currently holding in its Creeslough fund will be allocated towards ongoing trauma support, youth development initiatives, and miscellaneous matters that may require financial support in the coming year. “These are issues identified by the community in our many consultation meetings,” a […]
Decision on Creeslough development delayed
By Jerome Hughes A MUCH-ANTICIPATED decision on whether to grant planning permission for rebuilding a commercial premises on the site of the devastating Creeslough explosion which was due today has been delayed. Dozens of objections to the proposed development have been lodged with Donegal County Council. Advertisement It is understood the council has written to […]
Creeslough development plan would ‘retraumatise’ many – expert warns
BY JEROME HUGHES AWARD-WINNING Donegal psychotherapist Liam Cannon has lodged an objection with Donegal County Council concerning a proposal to redevelop the October 2022 Creeslough tragedy site, claiming he feels compelled to do so. So far, there have been 15 separate planning objections lodged with Donegal County Council relating to plans to rebuild commercial premises […]
Creeslough tragedy: Husband slams site development plans
BY JEROME HUGHES MARTINA Martin was preparing to celebrate her 19th wedding anniversary four days later, and her 50th birthday three weeks later but then disaster struck on October 7, 2022 in Creeslough. The people positioned on either side of the mother-of-four survived but tragically she did not. Advertisement Nine others also died when the […]
Annamarie’s donation to Donegal Down Syndrome
Annamarie Brogan presenting as cheque for €1,625 to Maureen Jordan and Laura Dorrian of The Donegal Down Syndrome Association. The money was raised at an Easter Coffee morning held in the links hub in Creeslough. Creeslough native Annamarie has raised thousands of euro for various charities over the years and helps organise the very popular […]
A day filled with emotion as Dylan completes marathon
By Dionne Meehan A DONEGAL man, whose leg was crushed by rubble during the Creeslough explosion in 2022, marked his remarkable recovery by running a marathon for charity on Sunday. Following 16 weeks of training, Dylan McGee completed the 42.2km Connemarathon in Galway while raising funds for the Children’s Health Foundation. Advertisement Describing the emotion he felt […]
Electoral register a ‘disaster’ – Donegal candidate
BY JEROME HUGHES A CANDIDATE in the forthcoming local elections has branded the electoral register a ‘disaster’ after he received multiple polling cards at two different addresses prior to the recent referendums. Aontú’s Liam Mulligan moved back to his hometown of Letterkenny six years ago having spent years living in Dublin. Advertisement He says two […]