Golfer Paul McGinley says that the proceeds from the Irish Legends golf event held at Rossapenna earlier this year will be going towards those affected by the Creeslough tragedy. The Rossapenna resort where the tournament was held in August is less than 20 minutes from the village where the tragic incident occurred on Friday. In …
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Letterkenny Rugby Club has paid tribute to a teenage girl who was one of the victims of the Creeslough explosion that claimed ten lives on Friday night. Leona Harper was a player for the club’s Under 14 girls team, and in a post on social media was described as a “talented rugby player”, with the …
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There were victories for both City of Derry and Omagh Academicals on Saturday afternoon. Omagh claimed a 24-13 win at home to Clonmel in the All Ireland League Division 2C. Meanwhile, City of Derry were 45-26 winners over CIYMS in the Ulster Rugby Championship 1, they had led 21-14 at half time and pushed on …
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HSE Psychological Social Response – Creeslough Incident The HSE remain present in Creeslough providing counselling support to members of the community and will continue to provide this presence over the coming days in Creeslough. Each bereaved family will be offered the contact details of an identified support person. Wider community support services will be available …
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Clonoe and Carrickmore are both through to the last four of the Tyrone Senior Football Championship. Clonoe edged out Donaghmore by 1-9 to 0-10 in their quarter-final in Edenrock while in Pomeroy it was an even closer affair as Carrickmore managed to overcome a battling Loughmacrory by a single point, 0-10 to 0-9. Meanwhile, Galbally …
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Institute and Dergview both suffered defeats in the NIFL Championship on Saturday afternoon. Stute went down 2-0 away to Warrenpoint with Francis McCaffrey and Jim O’Hanlon netting for the hosts. Meanwhile, Dergview suffered their eighth league defeat losing 1-0 at home to Dundela, David Fearon with the goal. Those results leave Institute and Dergview in …
Locals were among the first on the scene yesterday following an explosion at a service station in Creeslough. They assisted the emergency services in the initial response to remove rubble. Ciaran Gallagher was one of those. He says there was an amazing response from the local and wider community:
The Taoiseach has confirmed he will visit Creeslough in the coming days to witness the devastation firsthand. Michael Martin has described the explosion which claimed nine lives as an “unspeakable tragedy.” He says the community has spent the past day suffering traumatic waits to see if their loved ones were impacted:
The Tanaiste says the devastation in Creeslough is too hard to fathom. Leo Varadkar has expressed his condolences to those who have lost loved ones in the tragedy. He says its impossible to understand how people going about their daily business could be caught up in an explosion: Statement from Tánaiste Leo Varadkar on …
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While Letterkenny University Hospital’s Major Emergency Standby protocol has been stood down, the hospital continues to treat those impacted by the explosion in Creeslough. The General Manager, Sean Murphy has confirmed that 7 patients are receiving treatment at the hospital while 1 has since been transferred by helicopter to Dublin. He has commended staff at …
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Applegreen has released a statement following the explosion at its petrol station in Creeslough. Co-founder Joe Barrett described it as a ‘dark day’ for the wider Applegreen family. He says they’ve been working with their local partners in Creeslough since 2014, and are providing ‘assistance and support’ locally. The fuel retailer boss extended his ‘deepest …
The Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council, on behalf of all members and staff of Donegal County Council, have expressed their deepest sympathies in relation to the Creeslough tragedy. Councillor Liam Blaney says his thoughts are with those who have received word that their loved one had died, the many people who have been injured and …
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Gardai have just confirmed that the number of people who have died in the explosion in Creeslough has risen to 9. The serach and rescue operation for fatalities they say continues. Gardaí and Emergency Services remain at the scene in a search and recovery phase of this operation.
Agriculture and Marine Minister says not only is it a tragedy for Creeslough and Donegal but it is a national tragedy. Minister Charlie McConalogue was at the scene of the explosion this morning, he says it will be something that leaves a mark for years to come. He says support from Government will be forthcoming:
Fr John Joe Duffy, local parish priest of Creeslough has this morning offered a special mass to all those affected by the explosion yesterday. He spoke of the terrible grief and sadness beyond words. Fr Duffy paid a huge tribute to the local community. He said they have been a great source of support and …
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The INMO has released a statement this morning. The organisation has expressed their sympathies with the community of Creeslough. General Secretary, Phil Ní Sheaghdha says their thoughts and solidarity are with their colleagues across the emergency services who have been working on the scene since yesterday and staff at Letterkenny Univeristy Hospital who are doing …
Emergency services continue to work at the scene at the Applegreen service station. The fire service, Gardai, the ambulance service and the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue continued to work overnight and will do so today. Donegal Deputy Joe McHugh is at the scene this morning: It’s thought the blast came from an apartment …
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President Michael D Higgins has expressed his ‘shock’ at the tragic circumstances in Creeslough. He’s described the incident as a ‘terrible tragedy’ and has extended his sympathies to family members who lost loved ones. Seven people lost their lives after the explosion at a petrol station in Creeslough yesterday. The President paid a ‘special tribute’ …
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Taoiseach Micheál Martin says the explosion at the petrol station in Creeslough is one of the ‘darkest of days’ for Donegal and the entire country. It’s thought people may still be trapped in the rubble and search operations have continued through the night. Bishop of Raphoe Alan McGuckian says emergency services have been praising the …
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Gardai say seven people are now confirmed to have died following an explosion at a petrol station in Creeslough. Eight people have been taken to hospital. A search and recovery operation is continuing at the scene with Gardai, Donegal Fire Services, the HSE National Ambulance Service and Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service. Traffic diversions …
Three people have been confirmed dead following an explosion at a petrol station in Creeslough. In a statement released tonight, Gardai confirmed that there has been three fatalities as a result of the serious ongoing incident. Emergency services continue to work into the night at the scene. The emergency response has been led by the …
Letterkenny University Hospital has tonight stood down its Major Emergency Standby protocol. The hospital continues to treat those injured in the incident at Creeslough, Co Donegal and remains on hand to provide all necessary medical assistance required. In a statement, the hospital continues to appeal to the public not to come to the Emergency Department …
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Due to serious incident in Creeslough, traffic diversions are currently in place: – Traffic from Carraig Airt to turn left at R245 junction, south onto N56 at Roscad and follow diversion signs – Traffic from Letterkenny on N56 to turn west at An Tearmann onto R255 Glenveagh Road and follow diversion signs – Traffic from …
A 6km airspace restriction has been put in place around Creeslough village. This is to facilitate airlifting of the injured to hospitals. No drones are permitted.
Emergency services continue to deal with a major incident in Creeslough. Mutiple people have been taken to hospital following an explosion at an apartment block above a petrol station this afternoon. Letterkenny University Hospital has moved to Major Emergency Standy. A number of people remain unaccounted for. Speaking at the scene, Donegal Deputy Pearse Doherty …
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Emergency services from Northern Ireland are assisting in the major incident in Creeslough. The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service has confirmed that the Specialist Rescue team along with Specialist Officers have been deployed to the scene. The NI Air ambulance and the North’s ambulance service are also providing assistance.
Letterkenny University Hospital has moved to Major Emergency Standby as it deals with the incident. In a statement, the hospital says multiple injured people are requiring immediate attention. People are being asked to not attend the Emergency Department unless it is an emergency. Statement in full: ‘Letterkenny University Hospital is dealing with a serious incident, …
Works are to start next week to address flooding issues in Glenswilly. An emergency meeting was held today in a bid to resolve the issue which has plagued the area during recent spells of heavy rain. Funding has been secured to carry out the works. Cathaoirleach of the Letterkenny Milford District Councillor Donal Mandy Kelly …
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Emergency services are at the scene of what Gardai say is a serious incident in Creeslough. Councillor John O’Donnell says he understands there was a massive gas explosion took place earlier today. It’s believed to have taken place in apartments above a shop and it’s understood a number of people are unaccounted for. Gardai are …
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Investigations are continuing into a fire at a residence in Letterkenny last night. Gardai are treating the fire which broke out in the Circular Road area at around 8:50pm as a criminal damage incident. Gardai say enquiries are ongoing.
People are at a critical point with electricity costs. That’s according to Councillor Michael McClafferty who says people simply don’t have the surplus money to meet the cost of living. He says the spiraling costs need to be regulated before its too late for some:
John is joined by Lifford man Shane McCauley who took on the English Channel in record time. Hear all about his great achievement right here. Find photos of Shane’s Journey below. The boat crew: Reg and Ray Brickell – skippers Phil Collins – Channel Swimming Association Official Observer
The UK and Ireland has agreed to ‘find a way forward’ on issues surrounding the Northern Ireland Protocol. The Foreign Affairs Minister and the Justice Minister met the Northern Ireland Secretary today, at a British-Irish conference in London. Both parties agreed to do ‘everything possible’ to re-establish power-sharing at Stormont before the October 28th deadline. …
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Evidence against a former British paratrooper accused of two murders on Bloody Sunday over 50 years ago will be heard in January. The committal hearing of Soldier F will determine whether there’s sufficient evidence to proceed to a trial before the Crown Court in Belfast. The soldier is accused of the murders of James Wray …
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World Mental Health Day is on October 10th each year. On this day we are all invited to reflect on our own mental health and that of the people in our lives – our families, friends and in the wider community. This year there will be a variety concert in An Grianan Theatre, Letterkenny …
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John McDonagh tells John Breslin all about his stage show ‘Off the Meter, On the Record’ A comedic glimpse into 40 years behind the wheel of a New York City yellow taxi, Off The Meter is a pithy social commentary from New York’s most recognizable cab driver about life spent behind the wheel.
John Breslin is joined by Sharon Lawless, author of The Killing of Father Molloy. Separating fact from fiction, Anatomy of an Injustice – The Killing of Fr Niall Molloy re-examines the astonishing circumstances surrounding the death of a 52-year-old priest almost forty years ago.
Colin Maguire joins John Breslin to talk about the upcoming Honey Show this Sunday. This is a great way to meet beekeepers and learn more about bees and beekeeping. Beekeepers and other entrants make their submissions to the Honey Show competitions on the morning of the event. There are different types and classes of …
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Better known today as a football stronghold, Gráinne discovers the northwest has historical links to both hurling and camogie tonight at 8:30 on TG4. She finds out about a much-loved priest who has three cups named in his honour and before visiting county home grounds Páirc Mhic Cumhaill, to learn about The Democrat Cup and …
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Gary Stewart joins John to talk about how he and others from Carrigans Cycling Club have raised over €100,000 for charities. #highlandradio #aroundthenorthwest #carriganscyclegroup.
A special meeting of Donegal County Council will be held next week to discuss a number of major projects for Letterkenny. Councillors will receive updates on the Letterkenny Plan and Local Transport Plan 2022-2028 and the Letterkenny 2040 – Reimagined Market Square project. A decision will then be taken next Wednesday on whether to approve …
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Trade unions have formally accepted the public sector pay deal. It gives public servants a 6.5 per cent pay increase. The deal was hammered after a 19-hour marathon negotiation in August. It will see a backdated 3% rise from February 2022, followed by 2% in March 2023 and then a further 1.5% or € 750 …
Minister Simon Harris says the government is committed to fully supporting efforts to realise the potential of the North West. He was speaking remotely at a conference at the Letterkenny campus of the Atlantic Technological University exploring how cross border co-operation in education can improve and accelerate the economic and social development of the region. …
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Donegal has been crowned the Best Accent in Ireland. The county beat competition from Monaghan, Kerry and Galway in the final of a text poll this morning. National School teacher and actor Kieran Kelly won with his ‘Trainspotting’ style homage to his native county……….
Just three counties account for more than 40 per cent of Ukrainians housed in temporary or emergency accommodation, such as hotels. Figures released by the Department of Integration show there are now 38,212 Ukrainians who have a status as “beneficiaries of temporary protection” being accommodated by the State. With 3,971 officially registered according to latest …
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Minister Simon Harris is in Letterkenny today as part of a conference exploring the potential of the North West. The event at the Altantic TU’s Letterkenny campus will hear from the Higher Education Minister who will outline the Governments commitment to supporting education collaboration on an all-Island basis. Today’s conference will examine cross-border activity taking …
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A meeting was held last evening to discuss safety measures at Enagh Lough in Derry following a double drowning tragedy over the summer. The meeting, called by Mayor Sandra Duffy, agreed that Derry City and Strabane District Council, along with statutory agencies and the local communities will liaise with the Royal Society for the Prevention …
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The Foreign Affairs Minister and his British counterpart have agreed to work closely on a range of issues, including the Brexit protocol. Simon Coveney and James Cleverly met at the Irish embassy in London for a working dinner last night. Brexit, the protocol, and the war in Ukraine were among the issues discussed. Meanwhile, Mr …
Almost 900 thousand people were put at risk because of two serious failures at Irish Water plants. The utility has been strongly criticised in a new report from the Environmental Protection Agency over the incidents at Ballymore Eustace in Kildare and Gorey in Co. Wexford last year. There were ‘significant failings in oversight by management’ …
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Donegal County Council’s Waste Awareness Officer has confirmed that inspections will be carried out when new solid fuel regulations come into force at the end of this month. The aim of the new regulations is to take the most polluting solid fuels off the market. Products for use must have an approved label on it …
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