President Higgins: People of Creeslough showing great example of solidarity 

President Michael D. Higgins leaves the funeral mass for James O’Flaherty at St Mary’s Church, Derrybeg (Niall Carson/PA)

The people of Creeslough in Co Donegal are showing a great example of solidarity after tragedy, President Michael D Higgins has said.

Mr Higgins told of his pride in the efforts of those who took part in the search-and-recovery operation after the blast that killed 10 people in the village on Friday.