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# Donegal Explosion

Last year

2022

Creeslough woman: 'Our small community is shell-shocked - we will never be the same again'

Marie Duffy says the whole community is shocked to its core after Friday’s explosion and the tragic loss of so many.

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Oct 9th 2022, 7:15 AM

Country in shock after 'terrible tragedy' in Donegal, says President

President Michael D Higgins offered his condolences to the community in Creeslough.

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Oct 8th 2022, 1:30 PM

Creeslough explosion death toll rises to nine as search and recovery operation continues

The explosion occurred in the Creeslough area of Donegal at around 3.15pm yesterday.

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Oct 8th 2022, 12:00 PM

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Explosion in Donegal

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Aug 16th 2010, 11:15 AM