#Creeslough Explosion

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Documentary hears accounts of Creeslough eyewitnesses
Documentary hears accounts of Creeslough eyewitnesses
Ten people lost their lives in the disaster in the Co. Donegal village.

Wed, 08 Feb, 2023

Irish soldiers in Syria pull their weight for Creeslough fundraiser
Irish soldiers in Syria pull their weight for Creeslough fundraiser
Donegal soldier said he and his colleagues wanted to come up with a unique way to raise funds to help the victims of the tragedy

Tue, 03 Jan, 2023

Deceased journalist Brian Hutton fondly remembered by colleagues
Deceased journalist Brian Hutton fondly remembered by colleagues
Recalled as a softly spoken man, who was “wiser than his years”, Brian Hutton was "the sort of reporter you could commission to do a job and then forget about".

Mon, 02 Jan, 2023

Explosion at Donegal service station
Fergus Finlay: Creeslough’s Fr Duffy is my choice for outstanding person of the year
I love a game that makes 9-year-olds giggle. Mikey is 9, and he introduced us to a card game on Christmas night called Kids Against Maturity.

Tue, 27 Dec, 2022

President Higgins showed 'absolute kindness and empathy' during  surprise Creeslough visit
President Higgins showed 'absolute kindness and empathy' during  surprise Creeslough visit
The President had referenced the Co Donegal village in his Christmas message

Sat, 24 Dec, 2022

President Higgins uses Christmas message to call for solidarity in Ireland
President Higgins uses Christmas message to call for solidarity in Ireland
President Higgins also noted that this festive period is the first in a number of years where there are no restrictions around the spread of coronavirus —  making it a 'special' Christmas.

Fri, 23 Dec, 2022

Concert for Creeslough to say 'thank you to all those who came to our aid' after explosion
Concert for Creeslough to say 'thank you to all those who came to our aid' after explosion
'Together for Creeslough' will feature such names as Brian McFadden, Brian Kennedy, Moya Brennan, Keith Duffy, Mickey Joe Harte, Lisa McHugh, Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh, The Whistling Donkeys and many more

Wed, 14 Dec, 2022

Creeslough hides the pain as it switches on its Christmas lights
Creeslough hides the pain as it switches on its Christmas lights
The honour of the official switch-on fell to local athlete Caolan McFadden

Sun, 11 Dec, 2022

Gardaí conclude forensic examinations of Creeslough explosion site 
Gardaí conclude forensic examinations of Creeslough explosion site 
The overall Garda investigation into the cause of the October 7 explosion is still ongoing

Thu, 17 Nov, 2022

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A month on, how has Creeslough coped with unimaginable tragedy?
Devastating blast that claimed 10 lives has changed the tight-knit Donegal village forever

Sun, 06 Nov, 2022

Explosion at Donegal service station
Creeslough locals frustrated with pace of investigations
A month after the Creeslough tragedy that claimed ten lives, locals in the rural village are struggling to return to normalcy

Sun, 06 Nov, 2022

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New shop in Creeslough to be opened in coming weeks after explosion 
Work has already started at the site close to St Michael's Church in the village

Tue, 01 Nov, 2022

Distribution of €1.3m raised for Creeslough victims begins
Distribution of €1.3m raised for Creeslough victims begins
One family whose car is currently under rubble at the site has been provided with a replacement vehicle. About €35,000 has been distributed so far

Wed, 26 Oct, 2022

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Gardaí begin door-to-door enquiries as they probe cause of Creeslough explosion
An Garda Síochána appealed to the community to ensure their neighbours and friends are aware of the 

Sun, 16 Oct, 2022

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People of Creeslough stand together once more at the end of longest week
As they have done time and again, the exhausted community lined the narrow main street of the Co Donegal village with heads bowed as coffins passed.

Sat, 15 Oct, 2022

Funeral for youngest victim of Creeslough blast hears of community's 'broken heart'
Funeral for youngest victim of Creeslough blast hears of community's 'broken heart'
Fr John Joe Duffy paid tribute to “a little beauty who was a radiant beacon of light of happiness and joy”.

Sat, 15 Oct, 2022

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Funeral to be held for five-year-old and father killed in Creeslough blast
The funeral service for the youngest of the 10 victims of the blast, five-year-old Shauna Flanagan Garwe, and her father Robert Garwe is to be held in St Michael’s Church on Saturday morning.

Sat, 15 Oct, 2022

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Creeslough victim Hugh Kelly had just beaten cancer, funeral hears
In his youth, Fr Duffy said, Hugh was a bit of a daredevil and was known for his exploits on his bike on a particular coastal wall

Fri, 14 Oct, 2022

Explosion at Donegal service station
Bishop: Creeslough survivors 'have a sense of guilt'
Hugh Kelly, 59, was the oldest person to be killed in the explosion at the service station last Friday

Fri, 14 Oct, 2022

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Oldest Creeslough blast victim Hugh Kelly to have funeral a week after explosion
Farmer Hugh Kelly, 59, will be the eighth person the small Irish community will honour at a service since 10 people were killed in Co Donegal a week ago.

Fri, 14 Oct, 2022

Creeslough: Funeral hears that Leona Harper was her family's 'little miracle'
Creeslough: Funeral hears that Leona Harper was her family's 'little miracle'
Parish priest says of 14-year-old victim of tragedy: 'Leona shone brightly and beautifully throughout her short life, sparkled with energy and fun and attracted so many friends to her circle'

Thu, 13 Oct, 2022

Martin: Councils must examine whether having part-time fire services is appropriate
Martin: Councils must examine whether having part-time fire services is appropriate
The issue of retained services has been highlighted in the aftermath of the deaths of 10 people in a gas explosion in Donegal

Thu, 13 Oct, 2022

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Mother of four Martina Martin had an abundance of love, Creeslough funeral hears 
Mrs Martin, 49, was working in the shop when the explosion took place at a service station in the rural Co Donegal village.

Thu, 13 Oct, 2022

Explosion at Donegal service station
Creeslough victims Catherine O’Donnell and son James will be forever 'hand-in-hand'
The pair had been in the post office when the explosion killed them at the service station in Creeslough, Co Donegal

Wed, 12 Oct, 2022

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Over €670,000 raised for Creeslough community in 48 hours 
The Creeslough Community Support Fund was set up by the Irish Red Cross in collaboration with An Post and Applegreen to provide immediate and long-term assistance

Wed, 12 Oct, 2022

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President Higgins: People of Creeslough showing great example of solidarity 
Mr Higgins described the efforts of the emergency services after the explosion as “unbelievable”.

Wed, 12 Oct, 2022

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Creeslough funeral: James O’Flaherty’s son, 12, describes father as a 'great man' 
'He was a great man. He worked very hard and very long each day. Whether it was around the house or at work'

Wed, 12 Oct, 2022

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Grief-stricken Creeslough prepares to bury three more blast victims
President Michael D Higgins will be in attendance at both funerals

Wed, 12 Oct, 2022

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Mourning families and friends start their long goodbyes in a silent village
The funeral of an adored daughter no parent ever expects to witness started shortly after her procession through the small Donegal village.

Wed, 12 Oct, 2022

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Mist looms over Creeslough as mourners start the long goodbyes
As the coffins of Jessica Gallagher and Martin McGill were carried into the Catholic church in Creeslough, the Muckish mountain was in clear view, an-ever present and reassuring feature in the village landscape.

Tue, 11 Oct, 2022

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'Words cannot convey the fathomless grief' of Creeslough tragedy, Taoiseach tells Dáil
"It is important that those struggling to make sense of the enormous and heartbreaking loss now confronting them know that the entire nation is with them in spirit."

Tue, 11 Oct, 2022

Creeslough: Martin McGill 'had a most beautiful soul', funeral hears
Creeslough: Martin McGill 'had a most beautiful soul', funeral hears
Fr John Joe Duffy said there was hope that Martin would now be reunited with his father, who died in February

Tue, 11 Oct, 2022

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Government to offer financial assistance to families impacted by Creeslough explosion 
Cabinet ministers have signed off on extending access to the humanitarian fund to households affected by Friday's explosion in Creeslough. The fund is normally used to help households who have been affected by floods

Tue, 11 Oct, 2022

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Further details announced as first funerals of Creeslough explosion victims to take place
The first of the funerals of the victims of the service station explosion take place on Tuesday. Separate funeral services for Jessica Gallagher, 24, and Martin McGill, 49 will be held in Creeslough

Tue, 11 Oct, 2022

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12-year-old son of Creeslough blast victim James O'Flaherty escaped injury by seconds
The son of one of those lost in tragic Donegal accident had leant forward in car seat as the explosion ripped through the 

Tue, 11 Oct, 2022

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Fergus Finlay: Liz Truss marks a downward step in decline of trust in British politics
Almost everyone believed that Boris Johnson was as low as trust in politics could fall. Truss, it transpires, can go lower

Tue, 11 Oct, 2022

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Creeslough community urged to speak out to help process tragedy
Crowds of people turned out in Letterkenny, a short distance away in Co Donegal, for a candlelit vigil on Monday evening.

Mon, 10 Oct, 2022

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Enormity of Creeslough tragedy ‘dawning’ as people prepare for first funerals
Ten people, aged from of five to 59, were killed in the explosion on Friday.

Mon, 10 Oct, 2022

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Gardaí keep rubble from Creeslough explosion under surveillance at separate location
The building remains cordoned off with speculation that it may have to be demolished in some form when the investigation into the cause of the explosion is completed

Mon, 10 Oct, 2022

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Creeslough explosion: First paramedic on scene feared service station would blow up
Regional Advanced Paramedic Supervisor Brian Ó Fearraigh was in the first ambulance that arrived on the scene of the explosion last Friday.

Mon, 10 Oct, 2022

'He just didn’t stop until he got her': Mother of Creeslough victim praises digger driver
'He just didn’t stop until he got her': Mother of Creeslough victim praises digger driver
Meanwhile, the heartbroken aunt of Jessica Gallagher said the 24-year-old was due to start a new job today.

Mon, 10 Oct, 2022

Fundraising efforts under way to help those affected by Creeslough explosion
Fundraising efforts under way to help those affected by Creeslough explosion
A five-year-old girl and her father, who were buying a birthday cake, were among 10 people killed in the devastating explosion in Co Donegal on Friday afternoon.

Mon, 10 Oct, 2022

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Creeslough death toll could have been ‘twice as high’ if blast was five minutes earlier
Village GP Dr Paul Stewart said a group of school children had been sitting on a wall of the service station and convenience store just before it was buried by falling rubble

Mon, 10 Oct, 2022

Explosion at Donegal service station
Irish Examiner view: When death comes out of nowhere
Creeslough tragedy

Mon, 10 Oct, 2022

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