Paramedics stopped from assisting at Creeslough due to visa issues
Some ambulance workers from Northern Ireland could not assist in an explosion just across the border in Donegal because of visa issues. Ten people died in an explosion at a petrol station in Creeslough on the 7th of October last year. It was revealed at the The British-Irish Parliamentary Assembly…
Events planned to mark the first anniversary of Creeslough tragedy
A commemoration and remembrance service on the first anniversary of the explosion in Creeslough, which tragically claimed the lives of 10 people, will take place at 3pm tomorrow at the site of the tragedy. The ceremony and a vigil mass at 7.30 tomorrow evening in St. Michael’s…
‘People of Creeslough’ voted Donegal Person of the Year
The Donegal Association in Dublin has named the ‘People of Creeslough’ the Donegal Person of the Year. Ten people were killed by an explosion at a service Station in the Donegal town last October. Chairperson Kevin McFadden says the “strength and courage” shown by the people of Creeslough after the…
Donegal County Council issue update from Creeslough working group
Donegal County Council has issued an update from the Creeslough working group. It was established in October in the wake of the tragedy in which ten lives were lost. The group has met several times since. The purpose of this Group is to identify development and regeneration projects to support…
President gives special mention to Creeslough & Pte Sean Rooney in Christmas message
President Michael D Higgins has given a special mention to the community of Creeslough and Private Sean Rooney in his annual Christmas message. The President came to Donegal in October following the tragedy, attending the majority of the funerals of the victims while also meeting the emergency services. …
Forensic examination of Creeslough scene concludes
Gardai have concluded their forensic examination of the scene of the Creeslough explosion. Ten people were killed, including two teenagers and a young girl last month. The overall investigation into the cause of the explosion is ongoing. Road traffic diversions in place at the scene are being…
Ten victims of Creeslough disaster remembered in Dáil
The ten victims of the Creeslough disaster have been remembered in the Dáil. It’s been just over a month since the explosion, which took place at a filling station in the Donegal village. Sinn Fein TD Pearse Doherty called for long-term counselling services to be made available to…