Tragic Explosion Rocks Creeslough Village
A devastating blast tore through the quiet village of Creeslough on Friday afternoon, leaving 10 dead and several injured. The victims were local residents or from nearby areas, Gardaí have confirmed.
Names and Numbers: Who Lost Their Lives?
- Catherine O’Donnell, 39
- Her son, James Monaghan, 14
- Robert Garwe, 50
- His daughter, Shauna Flanagan Garwe, 5
- Leona Harper, 14
- Jessica Gallagher, 24
- James O’Flaherty, 48
- Martin McGill, 49
- Martina Martin, 49
- Hugh Kelly, 59
Investigation Underway as Scene Remains Sealed Off
The probe is being managed from an incident room at Milford Garda Station. The Garda Technical Bureau, supported by other agencies, continues meticulous examinations of the cordoned-off site. Traffic diversions on the N56 remain in effect as investigations are expected to last several more days.
Casualties and Hospital Updates
All the deceased have been taken to Letterkenny University Hospital where State Post Mortems are underway under Dr. Heidi Okkers, Assistant State Pathologist. Results will be kept under wraps for operational reasons.
One man in his 20s is critically ill at St. James Hospital, while seven others are stable and receiving treatment in Letterkenny University Hospital.
