Donegal tragedy: ‘There is such a numbness about what happened’

They came clutching flowers with despair and disbelief etched on their faces.

Donegal tragedy: ‘There is such a numbness about what happened’

Their bright bouquets of daffodils and tulips were in stark contrast to the grey cloudy skies which hung over Buncrana, reflecting the sombre mood of the Co Donegal town.

Locals walking on the sandy beach which leads on to the large pier spoke in hushed tones of their shock and horror about what unfolded just after sunset on what was a beautiful spring evening.

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