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Malachy O’Rourke reacts as Glen seal place in Derry Senior Football Championship Final

Glen are back in the Derry Senior Football Championship final after they beat Newbridge 2-12 to four points in Owenbeg. At half time the defending champions led four points to two but a strong second half showing saw them power past the challenge of Newbridge and seal their place in the final for a second […]

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Sinn Fein leader offers sympathies for Creeslough victims

Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald  has offered her condolences to the victims of the Creeslough tragedy. She was amongst a number of political figures, including the Taoiseach and Tanaiste, that attended last night’s remembrance service in Creeslough, for the ten people who tragically died in Friday’s explosion. Ten red candles were lit at St

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Letterkenny Rugby Club pays tribute to teenager killed in Creeslough tragedy

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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HSE providing counselling for those impacted by Creeslough tragedy

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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‘Devastation in Creeslough too hard to fathom’ – Tanaiste

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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Hospital manager commends staff as they deal with aftermath of explosion

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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Cathaoirleach stands in solidarity with Creeslough community

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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Minister McConalogue describes explosion as ‘national tragedy’

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:

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Emergency services continue to work at scene of Creeslough explosion

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 expresses ‘shock’ at tragedy in Creeslough

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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Explosion in Creeslough ‘one of the darkest days’ – Taoiseach

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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Major Emergency Standby protocol stood down at LUH

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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‘A very very dark day for the community’ – Deputy Doherty

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 NI assisting in Creeslough incident

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.

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Works to start in Glenswilly next week to address flooding issues

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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Uk and Ireland agree to ‘find a way forward’ on Protocol issues

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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Around the NorthWest with John Breslin | Gráinne McElwain

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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Special Council meeting to discuss major projects for Letterkenny

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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“How can we take the next step together?” – Harris

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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Almost 4,000 Ukranian refugees in Donegal as Letterkenny Milford MD seeks moratorium

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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