The small community of Creeslough in County Donegal gathered to honor the 10 people who lost their lives in an explosion that took place a year ago. Family, friends and relatives of the victims were present at a memorial service in honor of their loved ones. The tragedy happened at a local service station, the Applegreen in Creeslough, destroying the only shop in the village and a section of an apartment block. The victims were four men, three women, two teenagers and a five-year-old girl. It is still unclear what caused the blast.
To mark the first anniversary of the explosion, which took place at around 3 pm on October 7, 2022, the crowd fell silent. The bell was tolled 10 times in memory of each of the victims. Emotions were high as families held each other and reflected on their loss. The community of Creeslough only counts around 400 people, and the tragedy affected each one of them. The memorial service aimed to offer support and comfort to the grieving relatives.
Parish priest Fr John Joe Duffy told the service that the community had been encouraged by messages of support from around the country and beyond, including one from the Taoiseach (Irish prime minister) Leo Varadkar. The blast is still under investigation by the police, and the service station remains boarded up as the cause of the explosion is being determined.
As the community remembers their loss and comes together to support each other, the tragedy serves as a reminder of the importance of valuing life and the people in our communities. The memorial service in Creeslough was a testament to the strength of the human spirit and the resilience of a small community facing adversity and finding comfort in each other
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