Donegal Explosion

Stories related to the explosion in Creeslough, Co Donegal on October 7th, 2022

Creeslough tragedy: Priest recalls ‘kindness and compassion’ of Martin McGill

Creeslough tragedy: Priest recalls ‘kindness and compassion’ of Martin McGill

Second funeral following Friday’s explosion taking place at St Michael’s Church in the north Co Donegal village

By Brian HuttonTue Oct 11 2022 - 14:43

State humanitarian fund to be extended to Creeslough families

State humanitarian fund to be extended to Creeslough families

Cabinet agrees money normally used for flooding victims will help households affected by Donegal explosion

By Jennifer BrayTue Oct 11 2022 - 14:18

Creeslough tragedy: Kind nature of Jessica Gallagher and Martin McGill recalled at funeral Masses

Creeslough tragedy: Kind nature of Jessica Gallagher and Martin McGill recalled at funeral Masses

Large crowds turn out in north Co Donegal village on Tuesday to remember two of the 10 people killed in last Friday’s explosion

By Freya McClements and Vivienne ClarkeTue Oct 11 2022 - 13:46

Online fundraisers for families of Creeslough disaster raise more than €700,000

Online fundraisers for families of Creeslough disaster raise more than €700,000

Donegal man in Australia ‘overwhelmed’ by scale of donations to appeal

By Jack Power and Jennifer BrayTue Oct 11 2022 - 12:47

People go from wake to wake ahead of first of 10 Creeslough funerals

People go from wake to wake ahead of first of 10 Creeslough funerals

Offers of help those affected, including accommodation when visiting injured in Dublin hospitals, come in from around the country

By Brian HuttonMon Oct 10 2022 - 21:40

Creeslough seeks the words to make sense of an unfathomable tragedy

Creeslough seeks the words to make sense of an unfathomable tragedy

Donegal village prepares for 10 heartbreaking funerals and goodbyes

By Keith DugganMon Oct 10 2022 - 21:12

Creeslough: Crowds turn out for vigil as people urged to talk about tragedy

Creeslough: Crowds turn out for vigil as people urged to talk about tragedy

First funerals of Donegal explosion victims to take place tomorrow

By Vivienne Clarke, Kitty Holland and Ronan McGreevyMon Oct 10 2022 - 20:37

Creeslough tragedy: Investigation bolstered by additional gardaí

Creeslough tragedy: Investigation bolstered by additional gardaí

Members of National Bureau of Criminal Investigation and Southern Region join team in Donegal

By Conor Lally and Stephen Maguire in CreesloughMon Oct 10 2022 - 20:14

Creeslough: ‘In the class they have a little teddy unicorn on Shauna’s chair’

Creeslough: ‘In the class they have a little teddy unicorn on Shauna’s chair’

Parents try to explain to their children what happened to their classmate as community remains in shock

By Kitty HollandMon Oct 10 2022 - 19:12

Books of condolence open for Creeslough victims as fundraising total rises

Books of condolence open for Creeslough victims as fundraising total rises

Celtic Football Club donates £10,000 to community fund while separate fundraiser nears €300,000

By Sarah BurnsMon Oct 10 2022 - 16:27

Fintan O’Toole: The more incomprehensible an event is, the greater our hunger for comprehension

Fintan O’Toole: The more incomprehensible an event is, the greater our hunger for comprehension

The paradox of living through the Troubles was that, at this level, fatal explosions were almost always caused – and therefore comprehensible

By Fintan O'TooleMon Oct 10 2022 - 13:35

Creeslough grieves for seven adults and three children killed by blast

Creeslough grieves for seven adults and three children killed by blast

Garda investigation ongoing into cause of blast at petrol station as series of funerals to follow in Co Donegal town

By Kitty HollandMon Oct 10 2022 - 12:23

Creeslough explosion: ‘These weren’t strangers to us; these were our own family’

Creeslough explosion: ‘These weren’t strangers to us; these were our own family’

Letterkenny University Hospital went on emergency standby in situation where staff members lost relatives in Creeslough explosion

By Paul CullenMon Oct 10 2022 - 05:00

Creeslough: ‘How this community has coped with this tragedy is testament to its strength’

Creeslough: ‘How this community has coped with this tragedy is testament to its strength’

Local people and businesses come together amid tragedy, offering solidarity and unwavering help to one another

By Seanín GrahamSun Oct 09 2022 - 21:33

Donegal explosion: Names of 10 people killed in Creeslough released by gardaí

Donegal explosion: Names of 10 people killed in Creeslough released by gardaí

Girl (5) and father reportedly buying cake for mother among victims of incident as one man remains in critical condition in Dublin hospital

By Conor Pope and Stephen MaguireSun Oct 09 2022 - 20:34

Creeslough rescue: ‘When you’re there you have a job to do... but, yes, in the car on way home I cried’

Creeslough rescue: ‘When you’re there you have a job to do... but, yes, in the car on way home I cried’

Locals and emergency responders risked their lives to rescue people from the rubble following petrol station explosion

By Kitty HollandSun Oct 09 2022 - 20:10

‘It shows how fragile life is’: The 10 victims of the Creeslough explosion

‘It shows how fragile life is’: The 10 victims of the Creeslough explosion

Victims include a young mother and her teenage son, and a father and his five-year-old daughter

By Simon CarswellSun Oct 09 2022 - 20:01

Creeslough tragedy: Explosion experts to be brought in to assist Garda inquiry

Creeslough tragedy: Explosion experts to be brought in to assist Garda inquiry

Gas leak is strongly suspected to have caused explosion that killed 10 at complex that housed petrol station, apartments and other businesses

By Conor LallySun Oct 09 2022 - 19:52

The Irish Times View on disaster in Donegal: Enduring the worst of days

The Irish Times View on disaster in Donegal: Enduring the worst of days

Locations which have witnessed tragedy are often associated with them but Creeslough should be remembered for its community solidarity

Sun Oct 09 2022 - 16:13

Creeslough explosion: There is no closure with tragedy, but there can be comfort

Creeslough explosion: There is no closure with tragedy, but there can be comfort

The feeling of apartness in Donegal, gives rise to a sort of tight-knit-ness that is, even in Irish terms, utterly unique

By Una MullallySun Oct 09 2022 - 11:14

Donegal explosion: ‘The strength of our community will carry us,’ service to remember Creeslough victims hears

Donegal explosion: ‘The strength of our community will carry us,’ service to remember Creeslough victims hears

Some of the 10 victims are named as hundreds of people, including emergency workers and politicians, attend service of remembrance

By Kitty HollandSun Oct 09 2022 - 10:23

Fundraising efforts under way to support those affected by Creeslough explosion

Fundraising efforts under way to support those affected by Creeslough explosion

An Post launches support fund as online fundraiser passes €80,000

Sat Oct 08 2022 - 21:30

Donegal explosion: Death toll rises to 10 as search operation ends

Donegal explosion: Death toll rises to 10 as search operation ends

Two teenagers and a young child among those killed while another person is in critical condition in hospital

By Stephen MaguireSat Oct 08 2022 - 20:02

‘I feel like I’m living in hell’: Silence hangs over Creeslough

‘I feel like I’m living in hell’: Silence hangs over Creeslough

Creeslough community numb as death toll from petrol station blast reaches 10

By Seanín GrahamSat Oct 08 2022 - 19:52

Taoiseach urges people of Ireland to help community of Creeslough get through ‘terrible tragedy’

Taoiseach urges people of Ireland to help community of Creeslough get through ‘terrible tragedy’

Taoiseach says Government will do everything in its power to help people of Creeslough after petrol station blast

By Brian Hutton and Olivia KelleherSat Oct 08 2022 - 19:14

Creeslough priest asks nation to keep its people in their thoughts as ‘tsunami of grief’ hits

Creeslough priest asks nation to keep its people in their thoughts as ‘tsunami of grief’ hits

‘I am just worried as the days and weeks unfold’: Special prayers as nine confirmed dead and several injured in petrol station explosion

By Stephen MaguireSat Oct 08 2022 - 17:20

‘There is an eerie silence’: Search continues through rubble of Donegal petrol station explosion where 10 people were killed

‘There is an eerie silence’: Search continues through rubble of Donegal petrol station explosion where 10 people were killed

Incident will have lasting impact on this tight-knit community in Creeslough as stunned locals rally to help

By Stephen MaguireSat Oct 08 2022 - 14:42

Donegal explosion: Three dead in Creeslough blast as work under way to find survivors in rubble

Donegal explosion: Three dead in Creeslough blast as work under way to find survivors in rubble

Eyewitnesses report people with significant injuries being taken from blast site while Letterkenny Hospital puts emergency plan in place

By Stephen Maguire, Conor Pope, Conor Lally and Ronan McGreevyFri Oct 07 2022 - 23:19

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