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Vigils were held across the North West last night to remember those who lost their lives in Friday’s tragedy and the 8 people who were injured in the explosion as well as the many families impacted. People have turned out in their thousands at vigils over the past number of days to stand in solidarity […]

Two police officers in Derry escaped serious injury after their vehicle was rammed in the Galliagh area of the city this afternoon. Two Local Policing Team officers were on patrol in the area at approximately 12.20pm when, as they were travelling on Skeoge Link Road, a black Audi A4 rammed their vehicle, causing substantial damage

*Lettermacaward vigil Lettermacaward and Doochary Parish alongside Na Rossa CLG are holding a candlelight vigil in solidarity with the people of Creeslough tonight at 8pm in St. Bridgets Church.  All are welcome * Raphoe vigil The Vigil being held in Raphoe tonight ( Monday 10th) at 7.30pm, as a mark of solidarity, remembrance and respect

CLG Baile na ngalloglach – GAA Healthy Club Due to the unfolding tragedy in Creeslough, the Jigsaw mental health workshop planned for Wednesday 12th October in the Mulroy Woods hotel has been postponed until further notice. Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with those affected by the recent tragedy Jimmy Jests The show scheduled

Books of Condolence have opened in Creeslough at St Michael’s Church and at the Creeslough Day Centre in memory of the victims of the tragedy. Books of Condolence are also available across the County, at the County House, Lifford and Public Services Centres in Letterkenny, Carndonagh, Donegal Town, Dungloe and Milford. Members of the public

Britain’s King Charles says his “most heartfelt sympathy” is with those killed in an explosion at a petrol station in Creeslough. Ten people died – including a five year old girl and her dad – in the blast on Friday. Charles also says his “deepest condolences” are with those who’ve lost loved ones.

Donegal County Council has cancelled all meetings, workshops and receptions following the Creeslough tragedy. A meeting of the Donegal Municipal District and the Letterkenny Milford MD were scheduled to take place. They will now not go ahead.

An Post is paying tribute to staff working at the post office in Creeslough. An Post has put in place alternative post office services at Kilmacrenan post office which will be available from 11am this morning. A Creeslough Community Support Fund has been set up by An Post in conjunction with the Irish Red Cross

Students will be given essential supports by local schools in Creeslough over the next while. The Department of Education says the wellbeing of the pupils, staff and whole school community is of paramount importance. It says the loss of lives of children, young people and parents and the impact, is an enormous tragedy for the

One man remains in a critical condition in St James’ Hospital in Dublin, after he was injured in an explosion in Creeslough on Friday afternoon. Ten people lost their lives in the tragedy, including two teenagers and a five year old girl. Technical examinations of the scene are set to continue over the coming days

Liverpool Football Club has issued a statement paying tribute to a young fan who was one of those killed in Creeslough on Friday evening. Responding to a Tweet from supporters’ account LFC Donegal, the official Liverpool FC account tweeted a message of condolence to the family of 14 year old Leona Harper, who was a

Donegal County Council has announced that its annual “Wainfest” series of events scheduled for next week will now not go ahead following the tragic events of this weekend in Creeslough. In a statement the council said that: “In light of the tragedy in Creeslough, the Wainfest Children’s Arts & Book Festival 2022 will not be

Pope Francis has issued a papal message to all those affected by the Creeslough tragedy that claimed the lives of ten people. The message was given to Bishop of Raphoe Alan McGuckian, in which the Pope stated that he was “saddened to learn of the loss of life and destruction caused by the explosion in

Gardaí say that technical examinations at the site of the explosion in Creeslough are likely set to continue for a number of days, as the investigation into the cause of the blast intensifies. The scene at the service station where the explosion happened currently remains cordoned off as the Garda Technical Bureau continues its investigations.

A book of condolence is to be opened in Derry, to allow people to pay tribute to the ten people who died in the Creeslough explosion. Mayor of the Derry and Strabane District Council Sandra Duffy announced today that the book of condolence would be opened at the Guildhall in Derry from 3pm on Monday

An Taoiseach Michael Martin, Tanaiste Leo Varadkar and Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue have visited members of the emergency services in Letterkenny today in the wake of the Creeslough tragedy. They made visits to members of the Donegal Fire Service as well as staff at Letterkenny University Hospital to thank them for their response to the

Mulroy College has paid tribute to two of its students who were tragically killed in Creeslough on Friday. Two students, 13 year old James Monaghan and 14 year old Leona Harper were killed in the explosion. Two parents of students at the school were also killed, 39 year old Catherine O Donnell and 49 year

Gardaí have formally named the ten victims that died in the Creeslough explosion on Friday. Those who passed away were: James O Flaherty, aged 48 years. Jessica Gallagher, aged 24 years. Martin McGill, aged 49 years. Catherine O Donnell, aged 39 years, and her son James Monaghan, aged 13 years. Hugh Kelly, aged 59 years.Martina

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

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

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

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

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.