A year after the explosion that claimed the lives of 10 people in Creeslough, County Donegal, the community gathered to honor those who lost their lives in a memorial service. The small town, with only about 400 residents, came together with hundreds of friends and relatives to remember their loved ones. The cause of the explosion is still unknown. The Applegreen service station, where the explosion occurred, and the nearby apartment block remain boarded up as police continue their investigation.
The service took place close to the scene of the blast just after 3 pm local time, the time the blast occurred. The bell tolled 10 times for each of the victims. Bereaved families held each other as they reflected on their loss. The community stood united to offer support and comfort to grieving relatives, with people consoling and comforting one another.
Parish priest Fr John Joe Duffy spoke to attendees, saying that the community was buoyed and encouraged by messages of support from around the country and beyond. Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar also reportedly sent a personal message of support. The families and friends of the victims came together to remember their loved ones and to offer support to each other.
The victims of the explosion included four men, three women, two teenagers, and a five-year-old girl, all from Creeslough or surrounding areas. The explosion was a tragic event that has left its mark on the community. The memorial service was a step toward healing and moving forward, yet the tragedy will be forever etched in the town’s history
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