Community of Creeslough still struggling to come to terms with happened
People in Creeslough are still struggling to come to terms with what happened last month. Today marks one month exactly since an explosion at a petrol station and shop devastated the Co Donegal village. Ten people died in the blast and several months mind masses will take place…
More than 500 lines of inquiry being followed over Creeslough explosion
Gardai have been granted an extension by the High Court to continue to preserve the scene at Creeslough until November 27th. The purpose is to ‘preserve, search for and collect evidence’ to facilitate the investigation into the explosion at a petrol station in the Donegal village. More than…
Oldest victim of Creeslough tragedy to be laid to rest today
The oldest victim of the Creeslough tragedy will be laid to rest today. 59-year-old Hughie Kelly’s funeral mass takes place in the village this morning – exactly a week on from when the explosion claimed the lives of ten people. The Parish Priest of nearby Ramelton acknowledged the…
Minutes silence to be held at Applegreen stations this afternoon
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 priest encourages locals to look after their mental health
The people of Creeslough and its surrounding areas are being encouraged to talk about their grief. It comes as two more victims of the tragic blast will be laid to rest later today. The funeral of 14 year old Leona Harper will take place at 2pm while Martina Martin will…
Airspace restriction in place in vicinity of Creeslough
An airspace restriction has been put in place in the vicinity of Creeslough. A safety notice from the Irish Aviation Authority has advised that no drones are allowed to fly in the vicinity of the village until 4pm tomorrow. Any unmanned Aircraft Systems during this time may be…
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 in Creeslough later this afternoon. It follows…