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903 thousand euro has been so far raised as part of the Creeslough Community Support Fund. It was set up earlier this week and is managed by the Irish Red Cross, with donations accepted at post offices and Applegreen outlets nationally. It will be used to support the victims’ families.

It’s emerged that searches took place in Donegal and three other counties last month as part of a Europol operation against human trafficking for labour exploitation in the agricultural sector. No offences were detected in the Irish searches. Between the 14th and 21st of September 2022, the European Multidisciplinary Platform Against Criminal Threats coordinated searches

A man has died following a crash in Carrigart this morning. The man in his 40s was the sole occupant of the vehicle involved in the collision just before 8am . The man’s body has been removed from the scene to Letterkenny University Hospital where a post-mortem will take place in due course. A technical

Searches have been carried out in Donegal as part of an international operation targeting labour exploitation. Searches were conducted in the counties of Meath, Dublin and Cavan also. The joint operation focused on human trafficking for labour exploitation in the agricultural sector between September 14th and 21st. It involved authorities in 16 countries. Gardaí and

HIQA has identified a number of issues at four residential centres for older people in Donegal. Unannounced inspections were carried out at Aras Ghaoth Dobhair, Aras U Dhomhnaill, Buncrana Community Hospital and Beach Hill Manor Nursing home earlier this year. The governance and management of Aras Ghaoth Dobhair, Derrybeg and fire precautions in place require

The Carrigart to Cranford road has been closed following a crash this morning. Emergency services are currently at the scene of what Gardai have described as a serious crash on the route. The single vehicle collision occurred at around 8am this morning. The road is closed and is expected to remain closed for the foreseeable

Applegreen will hold a minute’s silence across it’s locations today in honour of the ten people killed in an explosion in Creeslough last week. It will take place at 3:15pm today, exactly one week after the tragic incident. Applegreen continues to raise funds for the local community of Creeslough in association with the Irish Red

Emergency services are currently at the scene of what Gardai have described as a serious crash on the Carrigart to Cranford road. Motorists are advised to seek alternative routes. Local diversions are in place. No further details are known at this time.

The last funeral of the victims of the Creeslough tragedy will take place tomorrow when father and daughter, Robert Garwe and Shauna Flanagan-Garwe will be laid to rest. The funeral mass will be held at St Michael’s Church, Creeslough at 11am.

A special meeting of Donegal County Council will be held next week to acknowledge the Creeslough tragedy. At the request of the Cathaoirleach Councillor Liam Blaney, the meeting is scheduled for Tuesday afternoon. It’s one week today since the explosion last Friday afternoon claimed the lives of 10 people.

Today marks one week since the Creeslough explosion. 10 people died in the tragedy last week. 7 of the victims have to date, been laid to rest. The funeral of 59 year old Hugh Kelly takes place this morning at St Michael’s Church, Creeslough.

Damage has been caused after a firework was places in a letterbox at a property in Derry. Police and the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service responded to an incident in the Stanleys Walk area of the city at around 10pm last night. A loud bang was heard at the front the house and smoke

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

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

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

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

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.

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