A verified GoFundMe appeal set up after the Creeslough explosion has raised over €400,000 in five days. The GoFundMe page was set up by Creeslough native Gerard McFadden, who is now liaising with the Creeslough Community Association to discuss the needs of the community with regards to distributing funds. The fundraiser is in the top …
Join Buncranna native Collette McLaughlin in her fight against homelessness by taking part in her sleep-out on Main Street this Friday the 14th of October. The sleep out is part of a national campaign by Focus Ireland and Bord Gáis Energy to shine a light on homelessness by asking the people of Ireland to sleep …
A temporary restriction on the flying of drones in the vicinity of Creeslough has been extended for a further 24 hours by the Irish Aviation Authority. The updated restriction will remain in place until 4 o’clock tomorrow afternoon. ******************** Notice in Full – Flight Restriction in the vicinity of Creeslough, County Donegal Thursday October 13th …
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The funeral is taking place this afternoon of Leona Harper aged 14, who died in last Friday’s tragedy in Creeslough. At her funeral mass, parish Priest Fr Michael Carney described her as a little lady with a big heart, who lived a full life. He said she was at that point in life where she …
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The funeral takes place this afternoon of Leona Harper aged 14, who died in last Friday’s tragedy in Creeslough. You can watch the funeral at St Mary’s Church in Ramelton here from 2pm this afternoon https://www.churchservices.tv/ramelton
A person has been taken to hospital following a crash on the main Lifford to Letterkenny road. The single vehicle collision ocurred this morning at around 11:25am at Ballinalecky Crossroads. Gardai say the injuries sustained are non-life threatening. The road remains open at this time.
There’s been a reduction in the rate at which residential property prices are increasing. Nationally, they went up by 12.2% in the year to August – that’s down from 13.3% in the twelve months to July. According to CSO figures, prices in the border region however, have seen a 15.3% increase. Figures from the CSO …
Martina Martin has been remembered as a very special person who was at the heart of the Creeslough community working in the petrol station. The 49 year old was working in Lafferty’s at the time of last Friday’s explosion. Fr John Joe Duffy at Martina’s funeral today, spoke of how a matter of seconds last …
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Police in Derry are investigating a report of criminal damage caused to a property in Nicholson Square. A number of men are alleged to have entered the house at around 6:15pm and had thrown paint around the living room. Enquiries are ongoing. Inspector Fell says police will be in the area providing reassurance to residents …
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Preparations are already getting underway for St Patrick’s Day celebrations in Buncrana next year. A public meeting is being held on Monday at the Lake of Shadows Hotel at 7:30pm. The Committee is inviting members of the public, business owners and existing supporters to come along. Councillor Nicholas Crossan says support is vital for the …
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49 year old Martina Martin’s funeral mass will be held this morning at 11am in St Michael’s Church, Creeslough. She is one of ten people to have died in an explosion at the petrol station in the village on Friday last. She was working in the shop at the time. You can view Martina’s funeral …
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People in Creeslough and surrounding areas are being urged to prioritise their mental health in the aftermath of the explosion last Friday. Free counselling services are being made available from specialist support teams. A dedicated helpline to provide direct access to professional support and advice has also been set up. Anyone seeking help can call …
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Gardai have announced a number of appointments and allocations of Chief Superintendents and Superintendents across the country. Locally, there has been one change. Inspector Sean Grant from Buncrana Garda station has been promoted to Superintendent to be based at Cavan Garda Station. The appointment will take effect from October 20th.
Repairs to a burst water main are being carried out in the Finner area. Irish Water is advising of possible supply disruptions to Finner Road, Finner and surrounding areas. Works are scheduled to take place until 3pm this afternoon.
A 30 year old man has been arrested on suspicion of theft following an incident in the Ballymagorry area of Strabane on Tuesday night. A quantity of diesel is alleged to have been stolen from an address on Ballyheather Road shortly after 10pm on Tuesday where a red Berlingo van was also found at the …
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The President has visited Letterkenny Fire Station. Michael D Higgins met members of the fire service last evening as part of his plans while in Donegal to meet the emergency services who worked at the scene of the Creeslough explosion. Speaking yesterday, the President said that he wanted to thank all those who played a …
Investigations are continuing after a teenager was assaulted this week in Letterkenny. The attack took place at around 5pm on Tuesday on the Ramelton Road. The male teenager was hospitalised for treatment to injuries sustained. Gardai say no arrests have been made but investigations are ongoing.
A 39 year old man charged with murder is due to appear before Strabane Magistrates Court today. He faces charges relating to the murder of 47 year old Damien Heagney from Cookstown, whose remains were recovered from a reservoir in Cappagh on August 10th. All charges will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service.
Students nationwide will stage a ‘walkout’ at 11 minutes past 11 in protest of the cost-of-living crisis. They are calling on the government to prioritise the cost of third level education and the effects of rising inflation. Beth O’Reilly, President of the USI, says students want to show they they have had enough:
Passport waiting times have now returned to pre-pandemic levels, according to the Foreign Affairs Minister. Simon Coveney says it only takes 10 working days for an adult to get the document, if they apply online – and 15 days for a child. 2022 will be the first year ever that over 1 million passports will …
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The funerals continue of the 10 people killed in the Creeslough tragedy, with two being laid to rest today. Mother of four, 49 year old, Martina Martin will be laid to rest after her funeral mass at 11 o’clock in St Michael’s Church, Creeslough while 14 year old Leona Harper will be buried following 2 …
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The Dail’s been told that more radiation therapists need to be appointed in Galway University Hospital. South Donegal TD Marian Harkin said notwithstanding the North West Radiotherapy Centre in Derry, most cancer patients from the region go to Galway for treatment, and that’s being compromised because of staff shortages. She was told a review will …
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Foyle MP Colm Eastwood has urged Northern Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris to follow through on the commitment to have 10,000 students on Ulster University’s Magee campus within five years. Speaking during the Westminster debate on the Identity and Language Bill, Mr Eastwood said it’s important that legislation is passed and implemented. However, he said there are …
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The Finance Minister is considering all submissions made following the announcement of a Defective Blocks Levy in last month’s budget. During exchanges in the Dail, Sinn Fein’s Matt Carthy told Minster Michael McGrath that there have been rumours about what may or may not happen with the levy, and they need to be addressed. He …
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President Michael D Higgins paid tribute to the community in Creeslough today after attending two funerals. He told journalists outside St Michael’s Church that the example of the people is one that will resonate around the country…… President Higgins also paid tribute to the Emergency Services, saying he will be speaking to them and to …
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The Creeslough Community Support Fund established by the Irish Red Cross, and supported by An Post and Applegreen, has now reached €673,000 in just 48 hours. A Red Cross spokesperson says their next step will be to engage with the local community in Creeslough to coordinate the allocation of this support to the people who …
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Bus Eireann says every eligible applicant in Co Donegal who applied by the July 29th deadline has received a place on school transport. Almost 11,000 tickets have been issued in the county, an increase of 18% compared to last year. They say applications submitted after 29th of July are deemed late. The statement continues with …
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The funeral has taken place in Creeslough this afternoon of 39 year old Catherine O’Donnell and her 13 year old son James, both of whom died in Friday’s tragedy. Speaking to the congregation, Fr John Joe Duffy urged everyone present who needs support to avail of it, particularly at Mulroy College, where James was a …
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President Michael D Higgins, who is in Creeslough to attendthe remainder of the funerals, says the families of the victims are an inspiration to the country………… In the House of Commons in the UK, politicians have been sending solidarity to the victims of the Creeslough tragedy. Labour leader Keir Starmer and DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson …
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The funeral mass of 39 year old Catherine O’Donnell and her 13-year old son James Monaghan can be viewed at the following link. https://www.mcnmedia.tv/camera/st-michaels-church
James O’Flaherty’s son, Hamish today at the end of the funeral mass bravely remembered his father fondly. The 12 year old was in his dad’s car at Lafferty’s Petrol Station on Friday when the explosion took place but survived. He thanked the emergency services who attended the scene. Hamish finished his tribute to his dad …
The funeral mass of James O’Flaherty has heard how he was inseparable from his wife and son. Gifts brought to the altar during the funeral mass of the 48 year old, a native of Sydney was a copy of Roald Dahl’s ‘Going Solo’, the last book he read to his son Hamish before he was …
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A soup kitchen will open this Friday in Letterkenny. Free Soup Friday’s will be a weekly event at the Open Door Centre, Letterkenny from 12pm to 2pm. It’s in response to an increase in people availing of a foodbank run by the Letterkenny Baptist Church. Steven Wilson, Pastor of the Letterkenny Baptist Church says as …
48 year old James O’Flaherty will be laid to rest today. He is one of ten people who have died following an explosion in Creeslough on Friday last. You can view his funeral mass here It is available also on Kieran Roarty Funeral Director’s Facebook page
An Inishowen Councillor has expressed his disappointment at the lack of progress on delivering respite services in the peninsula. Councillor Albert Doherty says Inishowen is melting fast in terms of respite care. He recently issued a plea to HSE officials to ensure the return of respite care to Riverwalk House. Councillor Doherty says it is …
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Four men have been charged after a man was kidnapped from his home in Newtownstewart on Monday and found injured in the Douglas Bridge area. The men have been charged with kidnapping, grievous bodily harm with intent and criminal damage. On Sunday, last it was reported that a number of masked men had smashed windows …
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An airspace restriction has been put in place in the vicinity of Creeslough. The Irish Aviation Authority has issued a safety notice warning that not drones are permitted to fly in the vicinity of the village. The notice remains in place until tomorrow.
Tributes continue to be paid to the community of Creeslough for their response in the aftermath of the explosion on Friday. As sympathies were expressed in the Dail yesterday, Deputy Matt Carthy says while the nation was shocked by the tragedy, no one was surprised by the instinctive reaction of the locals first on the …
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The Government’s being accusing the Government of looking after the rich and ignoring the poor. It’s over plans to issue the €600 energy credit announced in the budget to the owners of 62,000 holiday home owners. It’ll cost the state 37 million euro, but Social Democrats TD Jennifer Whitmore says its grossly unfair. Deputy Whitmore …
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It’s emerged a vehicle used to ram a police car in Derry earlier this week was bearing number plates stolen from Donegal. On Monday afternoon, two police officers escaped injury after their vehicle was rammed by a black Audi A4 in the Galliagh area, causing substantial damage. A woman and child while not injured, were …
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Average waiting times for an NCT have doubled since the start of the pandemic. The lead-in time for a vehicle road worthiness test is 24.5 days, up from less than 12 days in 2020. Some car owners are waiting up to six months for an appointment, due to a backlog because of staff shortages. The …
Donegal is the most law-abiding county in the country. That’s according to new figures which show Donegal has the lowest rate of imprisonment at 34 per 100,000 of the population. 5,179 people were sent to prisons throughout the country in 2021. The average rate across all counties was 77 people jailed per 100,000 population. A …
Further supports are required for small and medium-sized enterprises to increase businesses and improve consumer demand. That’s one of the key findings in the latest SME Market Monitor published by the Banking and Payments Federation. It says despite the fall in Covid 19 infections, certain sectors such as accommodation and food services have not recovered …
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Three more victims of the Creeslough disaster will be laid to rest today. The funeral of 48 year old James O’Flaherty will take place in Derrybeg at 11am while Catherine O’Donnell and her 13-year old son James Monaghan will be buried following a funeral mass in Creeslough later this afternoon. It follows the funerals of …
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A Derry Councillor has raised concerns after she received complaints from upset residents about fireworks and bangers being let off in local communities. Sinn Fein Councillor Patricia Logue has received reports of fireworks and bangers are being let off in and around the Bogside and Brandywell areas as well as across the city. She says …
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The ISPCC is urging parents and children impacted by the Creeslough tragedy to contact their support helpline. ISPCC’s Support Line service is available between 9am and 1pm, Monday to Friday by Calling 01 522 4300 or email parentingsupport@ispcc.ie. The helpline aims to help any parent or carer who is seeking information on how to support …
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The SDLP leader on Derry City and Strabane District Council says the city must receive its fair share of university places if it is ever to reach its full potential. Councillor Brian Tierney was speaking after attending a Hume Foundation event on higher education in the North-West of Ireland in the city yesterday. The event …
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The Irish Red Cross says that as of this afternoon, the Creeslough Community Support Fund supported by An Post and Applegreen has reached €352,000. A spokesperson says they are overwhelmed at the generosity of the Irish public and corporates for their outpouring of huge support for fund, which was established yesterday. They say the fund …
Martin McGill has been described as a carer who was full of love, kindness and compassion. At his funeral mass this afternoon, Fr John Joe Duffy said Martin typified the spirit that has been evidenced in Creeslough since Friday’s tragic explosion, but has always existed there. He said Martin was always ready to do a …
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The Dail has been paying tribute to those who lost their lives in the Creeslough tragedy, and offering its condolences to those who were bereaved. Tributes to the deceased, their families and the emergency services are being paid by all parties at the start of the week’s business. The tributes and condolences were led by …
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