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…
Bundoran Councillor says local community is struggling to come to terms with double tragedy
Tributes have been paid to two people who lost their lives in Bundoran within the last week. Marc Geagan, a popular figure in Bundoran, passed away unexpectedly last Wednesday after his body was found in Finner on Friday morning. Meanwhile, nine-year-old Ronan Wilson of Kildress, Co. Tyrone, was…
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…
Vigils take place in Donegal to remember those that lost their lives in Creeslough tragedy
Several vigils have been held across Donegal to remember the 10 people killed in an explosion in Creeslough. Gardai named the victims yesterday and are trying to find out the cause of the blast a petrol station on Friday. The funeral of one of those who died will…
Three South Donegal women killed in Louth car crash are laid to rest in Bruckless
The funerals of the three women from South Donegal killed in a car crash in Louth have taken place in Bruckless. 37-year old Racheal Battles, of Ballyloughan, Bruckless, was laid to rest this afternoon following her funeral Mass in the Church of Saint Joseph and Saint Conal in Bruckless. Fr…
Bishop prays for victims at Mass in Lourdes
The two men who died following a fire in Sligo Town overnight were remembered during a Mass in Lourdes today. The Bishop of the Diocese of Elphin, Kevin Doran, who is currently in Lourdes, dedicated a Mass at the French Marian Shrine to the victims of the fire which occurred…