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 […]
Forensic examination into Creeslough incident ends
With effect from 12.30pm today, the road traffic diversions previously in place around the scene will be removed.
Government extends supports to Creeslough businesses
The Tánaiste, Leo Varadkar TD, has extended the Emergency Humanitarian Support Scheme for businesses affected by the tragic event in Creeslough on 7 October 2022. “This Scheme was originally established to help businesses with the costs of repairing damage from flooding and weather events, where they could not get insurance through no fault of their […]
One month on from Creeslough tragedy
TODAY marks one month since the explosion at the Applegreen Service Station in Creeslough that claimed the lives of ten people. Eight others were injured and one young man remains in hospital in Dublin. Those who lost their lives in the tragedy were Jessica Gallagher, Robert Garwe, Shauna Flanagan Garwe, Leona Harper, Hugh Kelly, Martina Martin, […]
Month’s mind for Creeslough victims
A MONTH’S mind to remember those who lost their lives in the Creeslough explosion is to take place over the next two weeks. Monday will mark one month since 10 people died in the tragedy at Applegreen filling station on Friday, October 7. Eight others were injured, one young man remains in hospital in Dublin. […]
Concerns over extended road closure
CONCERNS over the extended closure of the N56 road through Creeslough were voiced by members of the local community at a public meeting held by the Red Cross. The N56 road will remain closed until November 27 as the Gardaí have been granted an extension by the High Court to continue to preserve the site of the […]
Temporary shuttle bus service for Creeslough
A new temporary shuttle bus to serve residents in the Creeslough area will commence on Tuesday. Following a meeting with representatives from the Creeslough area including Fr John Joe Duffy, licensed operators and TFI local link Donegal Sligo Leitrim, a temporary plan to operate a shuttle bus service between Falcarragh and Letterkenny, via Dunfanaghy and […]
Creeslough podcasters explore strong feelings in wake of tragedy
TWO Creeslough men, Aidan Hunter and Stephen Doak, co-presenters of the ‘Soul Brew Podcast’, released a very moving episode earlier this week where they reflected on the recent tragedy in Creeslough. They spoke with psychotherapist Dr Michelle Murphy about the collective loss and heavy cloud of grief being felt by their community. During the interview […]
Sleep out to help those impacted by Creeslough tragedy this Christmas
A SLEEP out is being held this December to help raise funds for those impacted by the Creeslough tragedy over the Christmas period. The fundraiser is being organised by Celtic Football Club Foundation and will be held in Naomh Muire Íochtar Na Rosann. The event is being held as part of the Foundation’s Christmas Appeal, […]