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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.

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’

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

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 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,

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

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.

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.

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