# Donegal

Last year

2022

Voices

Therapist: A reflection on Creeslough and the grief of a community

Mary Spring looks at the grief endured by the people of Creeslough after the explosion.

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Oct 22nd 2022, 7:00 AM

# Clannad

Founding member of Clannad Noel Duggan dies aged 73

Clannad says Duggan will be ‘forever remembered for his outstanding guitar solos and his love of music’.

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Oct 16th 2022, 12:33 PM

Voices

Larry Donnelly: My Boston community and I are praying for the people of Creeslough

Our columnist says he couldn’t focus on anything else all week, as the country and long-distance relatives abroad offer support to the people of Donegal.

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Oct 15th 2022, 8:30 PM

# creeslough

'They were always together': Funeral of Robert Garwe and Shauna Flanagan Garwe takes place

The funeral mass for Robert and five-year-old Shauna, the youngest victim of the tragedy, was held this morning.

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Oct 15th 2022, 3:06 PM

# Crash

Man (40s) dies following single vehicle collision in Co Donegal

The collision happened just befoer 8am on the R245 at Carrigart.

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Oct 14th 2022, 1:18 PM

# Donegal

Funeral services for Creeslough explosion victims Martina Martin and Leona Harper take place

Ten people died in the tragedy in Creeslough on Friday. They ranged in age from five to 59.

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Oct 13th 2022, 7:40 PM

# Donegal

People of Creeslough showing great example of solidarity, Higgins says, as funerals take place

The funeral services for James O’Flaherty, Catherine O’Donnell and James Monaghan are taking place today.

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Oct 12th 2022, 7:20 PM

# Donegal

UK Labour leader offers condolences to Creeslough families on second day of funerals

Starmer said that Donegal is a special place for his family

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Oct 12th 2022, 4:06 PM

# fundraiser

Irish Red Cross fund to support Creeslough community raises €352,000 in first 24 hours

The Irish Red Cross set up the Creaslough Communtity Support Fund, with the support of An Post and Applegreen

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Oct 11th 2022, 6:59 PM

# Donegal

'We do not have words to explain it': First funerals for victims of Creeslough explosion take place

Separate funeral masses will be held for Jessica Gallagher (24) and Martin McGill (49) at St Michael’s Church.

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Oct 11th 2022, 3:11 PM

# creeslough

'It is prayer and community that is carrying us': Creeslough comes to terms with tragedy

The first funeral for one of the 10 victims is due to take place today.

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Oct 11th 2022, 12:05 AM

# creeslough

Creeslough parish priest says community thankful for support during 'tsumani of grief'

The first of the funerals for the ten victims are taking place this week.

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Oct 10th 2022, 5:57 PM

# RIP

The lives and loves of the 10 Creeslough locals lost in tragedy

Tributes have been paid to the victims of the explosion, who ranged from the age of five to 59.

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Oct 10th 2022, 3:43 PM

# Donegal Tragedy

First at the scene: 'There were people crying for help. We just tore into what we could'

Bernard McGinley talks to The Journal’s Diarmuid Pepper in Creeslough.

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Oct 10th 2022, 3:08 PM

# Creeslough tragedy

Vigil for Creeslough victims takes place as tributes continue to pour in

Dozens of people stood in the rain to pay their respects, with several musical tributes.

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Oct 9th 2022, 11:55 PM

# community spirit

'Our focus is on being there': The coffee shop helping locals process the Creeslough tragedy

Café owner Siobhan Carr said it has been a huge community effort since Friday.

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Oct 9th 2022, 6:00 PM

# Creeslough tragedy

'A nightmare of shock and horror': Bishop reflects on tragic Creeslough explosion

Ten candles have been lit to honour the ten people who lost their lives in Friday’s explosion.

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Oct 9th 2022, 2:53 PM

# Creeslough tragedy

Gardaí name the 10 victims of Creeslough explosion

10 people were killed in the explosion in a filling station.

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Oct 9th 2022, 2:27 PM

Voices

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

# creeslough

A village - its heart ripped out - struggles to comprehend the scale of tragedy

Locals say there’s no-one in the community who won’t know someone who died in the blast.

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Oct 8th 2022, 7:22 PM

AS IT HAPPENED

Death toll from Creeslough tragedy at 10, search for victims now concluded

Emergency services are not expecting any more fatalities from the site, reporters were told.

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Oct 8th 2022, 6:50 PM

# Donegal

Gardaí believe that the cause of the Creeslough blast was a 'tragic accident'

Gardaí held a briefing to update the public on their progress at the scene today.

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Oct 8th 2022, 4:01 PM

# creeslough

Emergency services to 'work through the night' following Donegal blast

At least three people have been confirmed dead so far.

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Oct 7th 2022, 11:41 PM

# creeslough

At least three people have died in Donegal service station explosion as rescue efforts continue

Several people are understood to be trapped under the rubble.

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Oct 7th 2022, 11:35 PM

# Tune in

Donegal, Kerry and Dublin GAA club games live on TV next weekend

Plenty for GAA fans to enjoy this weekend.

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Oct 3rd 2022, 11:02 AM

# Buncrana

Missing 26-year-old man found safe and well

McConway has been missing since yesterday.

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Sep 14th 2022, 4:45 PM

# Tune in

Dublin, Donegal and Kilkenny games live on TV this weekend as RTÉ coverage resumes

Plenty to enjot this weekend for GAA fans.

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Sep 13th 2022, 11:26 AM

# Investigation

Investigation as over 2,000 brown trout and Atlantic salmon found dead in Donegal river

Inland Fisheries said it is following a “definite line of inquiry”.

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Aug 29th 2022, 12:45 PM

# Clonmany

Four hospitalised after van ploughs into crowd at Donegal festival

Gardaí have confirmed that the driver of the vehicle suffered a ‘health incident’ just moments before the incident

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Aug 4th 2022, 7:18 AM

# Missing Person

Missing 17-year-old found safe and well

Gardaí have thanked the public.

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Aug 2nd 2022, 8:04 PM

# Floody Hell

Derry residents need more support to repair homes damaged by flooding, says local councillor

Martin Reilly of the SDLP said affected residents were told after flooding in 2017 that the event was a once-in-a-century occurance.

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Jul 25th 2022, 12:21 PM

# Finishing Up

Declan Bonner departs role as Donegal football manager

The Na Rossa man has been in charge since September 2017 and won back-to-back Ulster titles in ’18 and ’19.

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Jul 20th 2022, 8:46 PM

# disappointing finish

'It's probably the end of an era' - Donegal boss Maxi Curran

Donegal fell short in yesterday’s All-Ireland semi-final.

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Jul 17th 2022, 8:45 AM

# Royals

Duggan the Meath hero once more as back-to-back All-Ireland bid roars into final

The Royals overcame Donegal to set-up a final meeting with Kerry.

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Jul 16th 2022, 5:48 PM

# Your Say

Who will advance to the 2022 All-Ireland senior ladies football final?

It’s Kerry v Mayo and Meath v Donegal in today’s semi-finals.

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Jul 16th 2022, 9:30 AM

# Final Four

Race for Brendan: The four teams bidding for All-Ireland ladies football glory

Champions Meath face Donegal, and Kerry and Mayo also do battle in today’s Croke Park double-header.

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Jul 16th 2022, 6:30 AM

# garda probe

Donegal councillor defiant over accusations he took colleague's phone during meeting

Gardaí are investigating.

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Jul 12th 2022, 3:20 PM

# Ladies Football

Donegal stun Dublin to knock last year's All-Ireland finalists out of title race

Meanwhile, Lauren McGregor scored 2-2 as Waterford ended Monaghan’s 30-year stay in the All-Ireland Senior Championship.

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Jul 9th 2022, 6:47 PM

# Newtowncunningham

Man (70s) dies after three-car crash in Donegal

The crash happened around 10.50pm last night.

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Jul 6th 2022, 8:29 AM

# Donegal

Gardaí arrest two in Donegal over alleged prostitution and human trafficking offences

One man has already appeared in court.

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Jun 15th 2022, 3:42 PM