A minute’s silence was observed at today’s Dungloe District Court, in memory of those who sadly passed away in the Creeslough tragedy. Judge Eiteáin Cunningham said that as there were two funerals on today, the court would only deal with urgent matters and would be having a minute’s silence In calling for the minute’s silence […]
Memorial service to be held in Dublin tomorrow
The Donegal Association in Dublin and Donegal Dublin Business Network (DDBN) and Friends have organised a service to remember and support all those impacted by the tragedy in Creeslough. The service will take place in Church of the Sacred Heart, Donnybrook, on Wednesday at 6.30pm. Paul Doyle, Chairperson of the DDBN has said: “The DDBN […]
President Michael D Higgins to come to Donegal
PRESIDENT Michael D Higgins will arrive in Donegal on Wednesday morning to attend the funerals of the victims of the Creeslough explosion.
Minister Harris says Creeslough is ‘generational trauma
HIGHER Education Minister Simon Harris has described the Creeslough explosion as a “generational trauma”. Simon Harris made his comments as funeral details of three of 10 of those who lost their lives in Friday’s explosion at the Applegreen Service Station were announced. The funerals of Jessica Gallagher (24) and Martin McGill (49) will takes place […]
King Charles sends his condolences
“My wife and I were filled with immense sadness when we heard of that appallingly tragic explosion at Creeslough.”
Books of Condolence now opened in Creeslough
The Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council, Cllr. Liam Blaney has announced that Books of Condolence have been opened in Creeslough at St. Michaels Church and at Creeslough Day Centre in memory of the victims of the Creeslough Tragedy. Books of Condolence are also available across the County, at the following Council offices from 9am to […]
Funeral details announced for Creeslough victims
FUNERAL details for three of the victims of Friday’s tragic explosion in Creeslough, which claimed the lives of ten people, have been announced. 24-year-old Jessica Gallagher will be laid to rest tomorrow. Her funeral mass will take place in St Michael’s Church, Creeslough, on Tuesday morning, October 11 at 11am with interment afterwards in Doe […]
Gardaí continue to investigate cause of explosion
Gardaí are continuing to investigate the cause of Friday’s devastating explosion in Creeslough. Speaking at a press conference today Superintendent Liam Geraghty acknowledged representatives from state and voluntary services which have provided invaluable support over the past 24 hours. Superintendent Geraghty also confirmed the death toll has now risen to ten. Advertisement “The emergency services […]
School opens carpark for families visiting hospital
ERRIGAL College in Letterkenny has opened up the school’s car park for families of those injured in yesterday’s explosion in Creeslough who are visiting Letterkenny University Hospital. The car park at Windyhall will be open for families from 12 noon and 9pm. The eircode is F92 FC82. Nine fatalities have now been confirmed following the […]
Three people confirmed dead after Creeslough explosion
Three people have been confirmed dead following the explosion at a petrol station in Creeslough this afternoon. Gardai have released a statement confirming three fatalities. Emergency services are continuing to work through the night at the scene. The emergency response has been led by the Donegal County Council Fire Service with assistance by An Garda […]