A man has appeared at Buncrana Court in Co Donegal, charged with dangerous driving causing the deaths of eight people.

A man is appearing in court in Co Donegal around now, charged in connection with the death of eight people in a two-car crash last year.

The sole survivor of the Donegal road tragedy has been told the news of the death of his friends, it emerged today.

Prayers were offered today after eight men were killed in one of the worst road accidents in the history of the state.