THERE is huge sadness across the county following the sudden death of Clannad founder Noel Duggan. Mr Duggan (73) died on Saturday. It is reported he was with friends in West Donegal when he took ill and died suddenly. His passing was made public on the band’s twitter account yesterday. The tweet stated: “We are […]
Funeral of father and daughter to take place tomorrow
The funerals of father and daughter, Robert Garwe and little Shauna Flanagan-Garwe will take place in Creeslough tomorrow. Robert, aged 50 and his five-year-old daughter Shauna were killed in the tragic explosion which claimed the lives of ten people last Friday. The family released the funeral details last night. Advertisement Deeply missed by a heartbroken […]
Tributes for pastoral care provided by parish priest
THERE has been an outpouring of support for Creeslough parish priest Fr John Joe Duffy, who has been a constant source of comfort to those facing their darkest days. Fr John Joe arrived on the scene shortly after the explosion at Applegreen service station on Friday and remained there, as people frantically gathered to wait […]
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.
King Charles sends his condolences
“My wife and I were filled with immense sadness when we heard of that appallingly tragic explosion at Creeslough.”
Pope Francis sends message of support to Creeslough
POPE Francis has added his voice to the global outpouring of grief that has followed the Creeslough explosion. Speaking yesterday the pontiff said he was “entrusting the deceased to the merciful love of almighty God” and that his thoughts were with those injured. In a statement to Bishop of Raphoe Alan McGuckian, the Papal Nunciature Cardinal Pietro […]
Wainfest will not go ahead this week
WAINFEST, Donegal’s children’s art and book festival will not go ahead this week as planned in light of the tragedy in Creeslough. This festival was due to run from October 8 to October 16 with events planned in various cultural venues across the county. In a statement this evening a spokesperson for Donegal County Council […]
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 […]