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Car used to ram police vehicle bearing plates stolen from Donegal

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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Further supports required for small and medium enterprises – Report

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 Creeslough disaster to be laid to rest today

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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ISPCC helpline open to support those impact by Creeslough tragedy

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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Hume Foundation event in Derry highlights importance of Magee expansion

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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Martin was a carer who was full of kindness, love and compassion

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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People urged to donate to Creeslough community through official channels

  Gardai are urging people who want to donate in support of the Creeslough community to do so through official channels. People can donate through An Post and the Irish Red Cross online or at any post office. 100% of the proceeds of the fund will provide rapid and long-term assistance to the people of

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Man charged in relation to an incident during which a police car was rammed

Police in Derry have charged a 25-year-old man with a number of offences in relation to an incident where a police car was rammed in the Galliagh area of the city yesterday. The man is set to appear before Derry Magistrates Court today. The man has been charged with several driving-related offences, including dangerous driving

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Health Minister calls for ‘all hands on deck’ approach this winter

The Health Minister has called for an ‘all hands on deck’ approach for the health service this winter. Stephen Donnelly is today bringing the 168 million euro HSE Winter Plan to Cabinet which aims to recruit hundreds of additional healthcare staff including 51 emergency department consultants. The plan looks to expand capacity in public hospitals

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Vigil in memory of Creeslough victims to take place at European Parliament

A vigil will be held this afternoon afternoon outside the European Parliament to remember those who have lost their lives in Creeslough. Midlands North West MEP Maria Walsh says the vigil, at 2.45 local time, will give the Irish community in Brussels an opportunity to come together alongside their fellow Europeans to pay tribute to

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“We were determined to see it through” – GRA President

  Eight people remain in hospital after Friday afternoon’s tragic explosion at a shop and filling station in Creeslough, with seven people being treated locally for non life threatening injuries, and one in a critical condition in a hospital in Dublin The road around the premises is closed and a large fence is being constructed

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Response to Creeslough tragedy restored my faith in humanity – ED Consultant

A consultant in Emergency Medicine at Letterkenny University Hospital says the response to the Cresslough tragedy has renewed her faith in humanity and her pride in being from Donegal. Dr Aine Keating was speaking to Greg on today’s Nine til Noon Show after overseeing the response at the hospital on Friday night, when the Major

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Vigils taking place on Monday the 10th of October for Creeslough tragedy

*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

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Support and counselling services will continue

Support and counselling services are being made available on the ground in Creeslough, and also through Letterkenny University Hospital. John McArdle, Area Director of Mental Health Nursing in Donegal says over the coming weeks, targetted supports will be available, but in the first instance, they’ve been on the ground supporting the bereaved families and those

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‘Community blinded by adrenaline and love’ – Gerry Lane

The local community was blinded by adrenaline and love as they fought through rubble in a bid to rescue those trapped inside the petrol station in Creeslough. That’s according to Gerry Lane, Consultant in Emergency Medicine who has described how his jaw dropped the moment he arrived on the scene on Friday. Speaking with Greg

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King Charles sends sympathy and condolences in wake of Creeslough tragedy

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.

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Director of Emergency Services says operation in Creeslough was ‘challenging’

Donegal County Council’s Director of Economic Development, Emergency Services and Information Systems says the rescue and recovery operation in Creeslough over the weekend was challenging given the state of the building following the explosion. The fire service, ambulance service, Gardai and emergency services from Northern Ireland were all deployed to the scene. Garry Martin says

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Leona Harper’s parents pay tribute to those at scene of Creeslough explosion

The parents of 14 year old Leona Harper, one of the 10 who lost their lives in the explosion in Creeslough have this morning thanked those involved in the recovery of their daughter. After the explosion on Friday afternoon, Donna and Hugh had a painful wait as they were told that their daughter was trapped

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