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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

Explosion at Donegal service station
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

Explosion at Donegal service station
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

Explosion at Donegal service station
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

Explosion at Donegal service station
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
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

Explosion at Donegal service station
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

Explosion at Donegal service station
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

Explosion at Donegal service station
Lives in Creeslough will never be the same again, says Daniel O’Donnell
Donegal singer Daniel O’Donnell has said the lives of people affected by the Creeslough tragedy will never be the same again.

Tue, 11 Oct, 2022

Explosion at Donegal service station
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

Explosion at Donegal service station
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

Explosion at Donegal service station
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

Explosion at Donegal service station
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
Vigils take place in Donegal in memory of Creeslough explosion victims
Parents hugged their children, people carried candles, prayers were said and music was played, including a song called Creeslough, written and played by a local musician.

Sun, 09 Oct, 2022

Explosion at Donegal service station
What we know about the fatal explosion in Creeslough
Here is what we know about the incident in the Co Donegal village of Creeslough which resulted in the deaths of 10 people.

Sun, 09 Oct, 2022

Musician refuses bogus self-employment hearing as he thinks he won't 'get a fair hearing'
Musician refuses bogus self-employment hearing as he thinks he won't 'get a fair hearing'
A musician refused to attend a Department of Social Protection appeal hearing to determine whether or not he is self-employed as he doesn’t believe he will “get a fair hearing”.

Wed, 25 May, 2022

Mica protest by children from Donegal
Taoiseach: Mica crisis will not force people to leave Donegal 
However, he admitted lack of housing supply would pose 'a challenge' while homes were being rebuilt

Thu, 30 Dec, 2021

RTÉ Christmas schedule revealed: Cork specials and Tommy Tiernan lead the way 
Daniel O'Donnell planning a 'quiet' 60th birthday
The Donegal star has sold more than 10 million records during his 40-year career and turns 60 on Sunday

Fri, 10 Dec, 2021

Mark Zuckerberg
Letters to the Editor: What’s O’Neill’s problem with straight, white rich men?
Some of them have, arguably, revolutionised the world with their products. There is nothing to stop a black, lesbian, transgender woman from doing the same

Mon, 16 Aug, 2021

Garda stock
Motorcyclist killed after three-vehicle collision in Donegal
The motorcyclist was brought to University Hospital Letterkenny in a critical condition, where he later passed away.

Sun, 25 Jul, 2021

FILE PHOTO Dara Calleary TD has resigned from his position as Deputy Leader of Fianna Fail END
Calleary 'may leave FF' as rural TDs step up pressure on mica
Former minister is among Coalition TDs insiting homeowners should get full redress

Thu, 17 Jun, 2021

Thursday TV Tips: An Irish couple pitch their changing mat for babies to Dragons' Den
Thursday TV Tips: An Irish couple pitch their changing mat for babies to Dragons' Den
— and watch out for the early kick-off as Stephen Kenny seeks his first win with the Republic of Ireland

Thu, 03 Jun, 2021

Keep Discovering: why staycations are here to stay
Keep Discovering: why staycations are here to stay
— Especially if you've never been to Kerry:  from yoga retreats to 'post-posal' breaks away, there's plenty to do on Irish holidays. 

Wed, 02 Jun, 2021

Five amazing Irish getaways for summer 2021
Five amazing Irish getaways for summer 2021
From rustic retreats to stylish city breaks, Tom Breathnach has five getaways to inspire your ultimate summer staycation

Sun, 23 May, 2021

Five reasons to love Daniel O'Donnell
Five reasons to love Daniel O'Donnell
The Donegal crooner has long been known for his random acts of kindness and for connecting with fans

Fri, 07 May, 2021

Monday TV Tips: Watch the Oscars tonight — and tips on how to save €1,000 in 24 hours
Monday TV Tips: Watch the Oscars tonight — and tips on how to save €1,000 in 24 hours
— Chef Rory O'Connell highlights the skills of Irish craftspeople and Enda Kenny is off to Donegal

Mon, 26 Apr, 2021

Thursday TV Tips: A palm-reading dentist, a rugby player, and a call-centre worker on First Dates
Thursday TV Tips: A palm-reading dentist, a rugby player, and a call-centre worker on First Dates
Plus, Sigourney Weaver narrates Secrets of the Whales; and cars rigged with cameras offer an unusual listen-in opportunity on Turas Bóthair

Thu, 22 Apr, 2021

Wedding of the week: just the two of us for dinner, and then a bottle of champagne by the pool
Wedding of the week: just the two of us for dinner, and then a bottle of champagne by the pool
— Finn and Huib got engaged on a surf trip to Clare and went surfing, hiking and scuba diving just before their wedding

Sun, 04 Apr, 2021

Donegal hotel apologises after €2 room offer backfires
Donegal hotel apologises after €2 room offer backfires
A Donegal hotel has apologised after a promotional €2 a room backfired on them. The Beach Hotel in Downings before they planned to close tomorrow. However, the promotion was slammed by members of the public.

Sun, 27 Sep, 2020

Donegal hotel offers rooms for €2 as county get to grips with level 3 restrictions
Donegal hotel offers rooms for €2 as county get to grips with level 3 restrictions
A Donegal hotel is offering rooms for €2 per person sharing this weekend. In a post on its Facebook page, Beach Hotel Downings wrote that it is open to residents of the hotel and up to 15 non-residents outside.

Sat, 26 Sep, 2020

CC COVID-19 SCENES
Donegal TD calls for further financial support for business closed due to level 3 restrictions  
The Government has failed Irish businesses in its response to closures and restrictions imposed by Covid-19, according to Donegal Sinn Féin TD Padraig McLoughlin.

Sat, 26 Sep, 2020

Coronavirus - Tue Aug 4, 2020
Cork and Waterford among counties on Covid alert as Level Three extended to Donegal
Counties Cork, Louth, Waterford, Wicklow, Kildare and Galway have been put on alert as a spike in Covid cases has seen Donegal move to level 3 restrictions.

Thu, 24 Sep, 2020

FILE PHOTO Tanaiste Leo Varadkar is restricting his movements after coming in close contact with a confirmed Covid-19 case END
Donegal businesses affected by Covid-19 to receive €2m extra grant
Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has announced a €2m extra grand for businesses in Donegal affected by additional restrictions. The news comes after Donegal was placed into Level Three of the Living with Covid plan.

Thu, 24 Sep, 2020

Scales of justice and Gavel on wooden table and Lawyer or Judge working with agreement in Courtroom, Justice and Law concept
Man gets 18 months for robbing shop with meat cleaver
He was caught after a Garda who happened to be passing became suspicious after seeing him wearing a padded jacket and scarf on a warm day

Tue, 08 Sep, 2020

Military accident
Two men, 19 and 36, killed in separate road accidents
A 19-year-old passenger and a 36-year-old pedestrian lost their lives in separate collisions.

Wed, 02 Sep, 2020

Searches continue for missing angler in Kerry while man found dead in his boat in Donegal
Searches continue for missing angler in Kerry while man found dead in his boat in Donegal
Searches are continuing tonight for a missing angler off Kerry Head. The man believed to be East European had been fishing off the rocks with his brother when he fell in on Wednesday night.

Thu, 27 Aug, 2020

Sea crash tragedy siblings found clinging to each other, mourners told
Sea crash tragedy siblings found clinging to each other, mourners told
Readers may find some of the details in this article distressing.

Mon, 24 Aug, 2020

Crash in donegal
Community in shock after father and two children die in tragic SUV plunge in Co Donegal
The father and two children killed when their car plunged off the road into Lough Foyle in Co Donegal on Thursday night have been named by Gardai. They were John Mullan, aged 49, and his children Thomas, aged 14 and Amelia, aged six, from Moville.

Fri, 21 Aug, 2020

The Menu: Wonderful food getaways on the Wild Atlantic Way
The Menu: Wonderful food getaways on the Wild Atlantic Way
The latest restaurant and food news

Sat, 08 Aug, 2020

Donegal Bishop hopes Sli Colmchille will become Irish 'Camino'
Donegal Bishop hopes Sli Colmchille will become Irish 'Camino'
Bishop McGuckian has braved driving rain and the odd outbreak of sunshine to explore the paths once wandered by Saint Colmcille.

Sun, 26 Jul, 2020

Father and son who drowned in Donegal fishing tragedy had been visiting holiday home
Father and son who drowned in Donegal fishing tragedy had been visiting holiday home
A father and son who died in a drowning tragedy in Co Donegal yesterday were here renovating their holiday home.

Fri, 19 Jun, 2020

‘Dark cloud’ over Kilmacrennan following fishing accident
‘Dark cloud’ over Kilmacrennan following fishing accident
A man in his 40s and his teenage son died in a drowning incident near Kilmacrennan in Co Donegal on Thursday.

Fri, 19 Jun, 2020

Father and son drown in 'heartbreaking' Donegal fishing tragedy
Father and son drown in 'heartbreaking' Donegal fishing tragedy
A father and son have drowned after a family day out turned to tragedy in Co. Donegal.

Thu, 18 Jun, 2020

Man taken to hospital by helicopter after cliff fall in Donegal
Man taken to hospital by helicopter after cliff fall in Donegal
The man, who is in his 20s, was taken to hospital by the Rescue 118 helicopter which traveled from Sligo to extract the man from the cliffs.

Thu, 28 May, 2020

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