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Superintendent outlines next steps with Creeslough investigation to begin

Garda superintendent Liam Geraghty said the investigation into how a fatal explosion in Creeslough occurred will now begin - a catastrophe that resulted in 10 losing their lives with eight more still in hospital. An explosion took place at ...

09 Oct 2022 at 14:41

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Garda Commissioner visits scene of Creeslough tragedy

Garda Commissioner Drew Harris has visited the scene of Friday’s devastating explosion in Creeslough. Ireland’s top cop arrived in Creeslough at lunchtime on Sunday. Commissioner Harris was accompanied by Superintendent David Kelly of ...

09 Oct 2022 at 16:36

National News

Liverpool FC 'deeply saddened' at death of young fan Leona Harper

Liverpool FC say they are ‘deeply saddened’ by the death of 14-year-old supporter Leona Harper. Leona was one of ten people killed in Friday’s horrific explosion in Creeslough. Ahead of their Premier League game against Arsenal on ...

09 Oct 2022 at 16:44

National News

Taoiseach to visit Creeslough explosion survivors in hospital

An Taoiseach, Micheál Martin, has met with some family members of those killed in Friday’s horror explosion in Creeslough. Mr Martin travelled to Donegal on Saturday and visited the site of the blast, which claimed ten lives, ...

09 Oct 2022 at 11:05

National News

Ten red candles to honour ten killed in Creeslough explosion

Ten red candles will remain lit at St Michael’s Church in Creeslough for the next week. Each one is in honour of the ten people who died in a horrific explosion that rocked the small north Donegal town to its core on Friday. ...

09 Oct 2022 at 10:39

National News

Three people confirmed dead as searching continues at petrol station blast site

At least three people have died in an explosion at a service station in Donegal. Gardaí confirmed the three fatalities as search efforts continued at the site of the blast in Creeslough, Co Donegal for others feared missing ...

07 Oct 2022 at 23:51

Carrick-on-Shannon

Leitrim community rallies behind Gings Bar in wake of fire

The wider Carrick-on-Shannon community has rallied behind the owners and staff of Gings in the wake of the fire. Owner of the pub, Brendan Whelan, told the Leitrim Observer he is still in a state of shock but is thankful ...

17 Aug 2022 at 12:40

National News

Lamb found stuck in mud rescued and returned to flock

A lamb that was rescued “just in time” from drowning in mud has been safely returned to his flock. The sheep was stuck in mud for several days before being spotted by a dog walker on August 7, and was then pulled to ...

17 Aug 2022 at 16:38

National News

Almost 50 firefighters attend blaze at former entertainment centre in Co Antrim

Almost 50 firefighters responded to reports of a fire at the Dunluce Centre in Portrush, Co Antrim yesterday evening (August 8). The Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) was called to reports of a fire at ...

09 Aug 2022 at 11:51

BREAKING | Longford fire service tackling serious blaze at Esquires

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BREAKING | Longford fire service tackling serious blaze at N4 Axis Centre

Two units of Longford fire service are tackling a blaze which has broken out at a well known premises at the N4 Axis Centre. Gardaí are currently at the scene at Esquires Coffee which has also been cordoned off. ...

19 Sept 2022 at 16:17

Carrick-on-Shannon

Leitrim cafe owners devastated after fire engulfs premises in Longford

Carrick-Shannon man Fergal McGovern said he has his partner Rhona have been left devastated by the fire which engulfed their cafe, Esquires Coffee House, in Longford yesterday. There was dismay and shock ...

20 Sept 2022 at 15:15

WATCH: charging electric bicycle bursts into flames inside house

National News

WATCH: the shocking moment a charging electric bicycle bursts into flames inside house

The dangers of electric bicycles and e-scooters has been highlighted again by the fire service with dramatic footage showing how quickly they can burst into flames. The dangers of charging electric ...

24 Mar 2022 at 12:31

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