A butcher working in Creeslough shop during explosion speaks publicly for first time in TG4 documentary tonight.
‘People of Creeslough’ named Donegal Person of the Year 2022
The Donegal Association in Dublin have announced that ‘The People of Creeslough’ are to receive the Donegal Person of the Year award 2022. The event will take place on Saturday, April 15 in the Bonnington Hotel, Dublin. On October 7, 2022, ten people were killed following an explosion at the Applegreen Service Station in the […]
Creeslough book of condolences to be installed in the village
The book of condolences which was opened following the Creeslough tragedy is to be installed in the village. Following the explosion at the Apple Green Service Station which claimed ten lives, Books of Condolence were opened in Creeslough at St. Michael’s Church and at Creeslough Day Centre. Books of Condolences were also opened in other […]
Picture Special: ‘Together for Creeslough’
THE Aura Centre in Letterkenny was at full capacity when a community gathered together in unison to sing, remember and reflect upon the tragedy at Creeslough – thanking all those involved in the aftermath. A pin drop could be heard, as the audience of around 1,500 people fell silent. And as the names of the ten […]
“I would have stayed in that digger for ages after that just until I got the bodies out” – Creeslough lorry driver
A DIGGER driver who didn’t stop until he had uncovered the last body from the debris of the Creeslough tragedy has spoken publicly for the first time on new TG4 current affairs series. In the opening programme of a new current affairs series Iniúchadh TG4 which will be broadcast next Wednesday, February 8, Henry Gallagher, 47, […]
Final preparations ahead of big night
FINAL preparations are being made as thousands prepare to attend the ‘Together for Creeslough’ concert in the Aura Leisure Centre tonight. The concert, which is a sold-out event, is in aid of the Creeslough tragedy where ten people lost their lives in an explosion at an Applegreen Service Station on the afternoon of Friday, October […]
Harris hopeful cause of blast can be established
IRELAND’S top ranked Garda member says he remains hopeful the definitive cause of the Creeslough explosion can be established. Garda Commissioner Drew Harris visited Lifford on Monday. Speaking during a press briefing after meeting the local Joint Policing Committee he told the Donegal News the investigation was “complex”. But he said the probe was being […]
Truck run for Creeslough
A trucker who was one of the first at the scene of the Creeslough tragedy is holding a fundraising truck run to raise funds for the affected families. Colin Kilpatrick was delivering compost to Homeland across the road from Applegreen when the explosion took place. Speaking to the Donegal News, Colin said he wanted to […]
President Higgins visits Creeslough ahead of Christmas
President Michael D Higgins visited Creeslough on Thursday to express his solidarity and support to the community. President Higgins paid the visit after attending the funeral of Private Seán Rooney. Following the visit Parish Priest, Fr John Joe Duffy said Creeslough expressed its heartfelt thanks and appreciation. “The President came to visit Creeslough after attending […]
Creeslough community pull together ahead of tough Christmas period
THE Creeslough community are coming together for Christmas with a series of fundraising events taking place over the holiday period. The events are kicking off tomorrow (Friday, December 16) with a Christmas Fair in Massinass Hall organised by Creeslough National School, from 5 to 8pm, all funds raised will go to the Creeslough Community Fund. There […]