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Buncrana stands in silence in memory of Creeslough victims

Hundreds of people have attended a candle-lit vigil and prayer service in Buncrana for the victims of the Creeslough explosion. Among those who attended Sunday night’s vigil were members of the emergency services from Inishowen who took part in the ...

09 Oct 2022 at 22:40

Local News

Liverpool FC 'deeply saddened' at death of young fan Leona Harper

Liverpool FC say they are ‘deeply saddened’ by the death of 14-year-old supporter Leona Harper. Leona was one of ten people killed in Friday’s horrific explosion in Creeslough. Ahead of their Premier League game against Arsenal on Sunday, ...

09 Oct 2022 at 16:19

Local News

Superintendent outlines next steps with Creeslough investigation to begin

Garda superintendent Liam Geraghty said the investigation into how a fatal explosion in Creeslough occurred will now begin - a catastrophe that resulted in 10 losing their lives with eight more still in hospital. An explosion took place ...

09 Oct 2022 at 14:24

Local News

Creeslough 'totally heartbroken' as almost €150,000 raised for families

Almost €150,000 has been pledged to bereaved families and those injured in Friday’s explosion in Creeslough. A fundraiser set up by a Creeslough man now living in Australia has captured hearts all over the world with a shellshocked ...

09 Oct 2022 at 11:23

Local News

'It was like a bomb went off': Creeslough cafe manageress on a haunting Friday

The manageress of a Creeslough cafe has told how they have had to turn pledges of food away as the north Donegal town comes to terms with unimaginable devastation. Friday afternoon felt routine for Siobhan Carr, the manageress of ...

08 Oct 2022 at 19:51

Local News

Superintendent says Creeslough explosion appears to be a 'tragic accident'

The Superintendent of the Milford Garda District said that although investigative leads will have to be followed, early indications into the explosion in Creeslough on Friday “point towards a tragic accident.” Superintendent ...

08 Oct 2022 at 18:28

Local News

Creeslough explosion: Ten dead as Gardaí say further fatalities not expected

Gardai do not expect any further fatalities following an explosion in Creeslough, which has claimed ten lives. Four men, three women, a teenage boy, a teenage girl and a young girl ‘of primary school age’ were killed in ...

08 Oct 2022 at 18:14

Local News

Creeslough numbed as three people confirmed dead after explosion

Nightlights illuminate the skyline, but a dark cloud hangs over Cresslough. Three fatalities have been confirmed following an explosion on Friday afternoon. A sense of numbness, helplessness, is being felt by those who ...

07 Oct 2022 at 23:33

Local News

Council initiate traffic diversions to avoid Creeslough tragedy

Due to serious incident on the N56 at Creeslough, traffic diversions are currently in place. Donegal County Council and the emergency services have appealed to the public for their cooperation at this sad time. The ...

07 Oct 2022 at 23:09

Local News

Traffic diversions and airspace restriction in place following explosion

Traffic diversions remain in place following the major explosion at a service station in Creeslough. Donegal County Council said on Friday night that traffic diversions on the N56 at Creeslough remain in place. A ...

07 Oct 2022 at 23:06

Local News

Ards Friary offers help to the tragic Creeslough community

The Friars based at Ards Friary just outside Creeslough have offered to help the local community deal with the aftermath of this afternoon's tragic events. Work is continuing on site tonight at the Applegreen ...

07 Oct 2022 at 22:56

Local News

President Higgins expresses national shock at Creeslough explosion

President Michael D Higgins has said the shock of the explosion in Creeslough which has killed at least seven people will be shared by people throughout the country. Gardaí confirmed on Saturday morning that ...

08 Oct 2022 at 11:22

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