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Vigils take place in Donegal in memory of Creeslough explosion victims

Hundreds of people have gathered at vigils in memory of the 10 people who died in a devastating explosion in an IRISH village. A five-year-old girl and her father were among those killed in Friday’s blast in Creeslough, Co Donegal, at a complex that...

09 Oct 2022 at 22:38

Northern Ireland

Five-year-old girl among victims of Creeslough explosion

...surviving casualties continue to receive treatment in Letterkenny University Hospital and remain in a stable condition. IRISH premier Micheal Martin has met those who were admitted to hospital, the medical team which was on duty on the day of the...

09 Oct 2022 at 16:58

Northern Ireland

People of Creeslough ‘living though a nightmare of shock and horror’ – Bishop

...explosion at a petrol station killed 10 people. Friday’s blast at the service station in Creeslough is being treated by IRISH police as a “tragic accident”. The huge explosion claimed the lives of four men, three women, two teenagers – a boy and girl...

09 Oct 2022 at 13:25

National News

Varadkar: New paid leave law should not require proof of domestic abuse

...Enterprise, Trade and Employment. His comments echo those of Sinn Féin TD Louise O' Reilly, who pointed to a report by the IRISH Business and Employers Confederation, who said that victims can already take compassionate, force majeure or sick leave ....

05 Oct 2022 at 13:44

National News

New €10bn CAP strategic plan will undermine food production - IFA president

The newly announced CAP strategic plan (CSP) will undermine food production, according to the president of the The IRISH Farmers Association (IFA). Tim Cullinan made the comment after the CSP was approved by Cabinet yesterday (October 4). The approved...

05 Oct 2022 at 13:19

Northern Ireland

Irish Government can do more for Troubles victims, says former minister

The IRISH Government can do more to look after Troubles victims living in the state, a former minister has said. Charlie Flanagan said there were ”gaps in the system” when it came to catering for the needs of those injured or bereaved in the conflict. The...

05 Oct 2022 at 13:38

National News

Mobility hubs and change to Ireland’s ‘car-centric mindsets’ needed, says OECD

...– in particular the automobile industry – “reinforces car-centric mindsets, and may undermine the effectiveness of the IRISH Government’s communication strategy in favour of sustainable transport systems”. It cited evidence that showed “car-centric”...

05 Oct 2022 at 13:00

National News

McEntee and Gardaí launch awareness campaign on phishing and ransomware attacks

Gardaí and the IRISH government have jointly launched a public awareness campaign on the risks of phishing and ransomware attacks. Launched yesterday (October 4) by Minister for Justice Helen McEntee alongside Minister of State Oisian Smyth and Assistant...

05 Oct 2022 at 12:40

Soccer

Longford’s Melissa O’Kane in European U-19 Championship action for Republic of Ireland

...on Tuesday with Ardagh’s Melissa O’Kane (who plays with Athlone Town in the National League) commanding a place in the IRISH defence. Shelbourne defender Stapleton kept her cool to slot in the spot kick on 57 minutes in the Plewiska Stadium as...

05 Oct 2022 at 13:53

Local News

Longford businesses shortlisted for Retail Excellence Awards

...Annual Awards, which were established in 1997 to promote best practice and encourage the highest standards in the IRISH retail industry. They are now the largest and most prestigious of their kind in Ireland. Former “National Store of the Year”...

07 Oct 2022 at 12:00

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Creeslough explosion: Ten dead as Gardaí say further fatalities not expected

Gardai do not expect any further fatalities following an explosion in Creeslough, which has claimed ten lives. Four men, three women, a teenage boy, a teenage girl and a young girl ‘of primary school age’ were killed in Friday’s horrific blast at ...

08 Oct 2022 at 19:49

Northern Ireland

Emergency services praised for response to Co Donegal tragedy

...using car jacks to try to free trapped people from the large piles of rubble. The huge rescue operation involved the IRISH Coast Guard, the Coast Guard rescue helicopter 118, IRISH Air Corps 112, the Northern Ireland Helicopter Emergency...

08 Oct 2022 at 18:42

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