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What we know about the fatal explosion in Creeslough

... who visited the site of the explosion on Saturday evening, said the entire nation is mourning following the tragedy. PRESIDENT MICHAEL D HIGGINS said: “This tragedy is a terrible blow to a community that is closely knit and where every loss and injury will be felt by...

09 Oct 2022 at 16:57

Northern Ireland

Taoiseach visits site of petrol station explosion that killed 10 people

...to offer our deepest sympathies to the families and friends of the deceased, and to the entire community in Creeslough.” PRESIDENT MICHAEL D HIGGINS, expressed his shock at the “terrible tragedy”. “All of our thoughts must go out to all of those who have been affected,” he...

08 Oct 2022 at 22:23

Northern Ireland

Death toll from petrol station blast expected to rise beyond seven

The death toll from an explosion at an Irish petrol station is expected to rise beyond the seven fatalities already confirmed. A search and recovery operation is continuing in the village of Creeslough, Co Donegal, as rescue workers try to locate ...

08 Oct 2022 at 12:48

National News

President Higgins expresses national shock at Creeslough explosion

PRESIDENT MICHAEL D HIGGINS has said the shock of the explosion in Creeslough which has killed at least seven people will be shared by people throughout the country. Gardaí confirmed on Saturday morning that a further four more bodies were recovered from the debris...

08 Oct 2022 at 11:51

National News

Irish president pays tribute to ‘generosity and kindness’ of Thomas O’Halloran

...to the “generosity and kindness” of Thomas O’Halloran, an 87-year-old Irishman who died after being stabbed in London. PRESIDENT MICHAEL D HIGGINS expressed his sympathy for Mr O’Halloran’s family and friends and to the Irish community in London where he lived. A man...

19 Aug 2022 at 16:06

National News

Higgins mourns ‘inestimable loss’ of young Tipperary hurler

The president has led tributes to a young Tipperary hurler who died after collapsing during a match. Michael D Higgins described 24-year-old Dillon Quirke’s death as an “inestimable loss” not only for his family and friends but the entire ...

06 Aug 2022 at 14:56

National News

Thousands remember ‘shining star’ hurler Dillon Quirke at funeral

...University Hospital in Clonmel, where he later died. His sudden death was described as an “inestimable loss” by Irish PRESIDENT MICHAEL D HIGGINS, and Irish premier Micheal Martin said he was “shocked and saddened”. pic.twitter.com/TdNDYBoPXi — Clonoulty-Rossmore...

09 Aug 2022 at 18:15

National Ploughing

WATCH: President Higgins receives warm welcome on Day 1 of Ploughing 2022

The President of Ireland Michael D Higgins and his wife Sabina were the special guests at the National Ploughing Championships today. Watch as the couple are warmly welcomed to the horse ploughing arena, meeting and greeting National ...

20 Sept 2022 at 21:22

National Ploughing

PICTURES: Out and about enjoying Day 1 of the National Ploughing Championships

... exhibitors and members of the public who have travelled to the event - the first since 2019 because of Covid. PRESIDENT MICHAEL D HIGGINS officially opened the National Ploughing Championships which continue until Thursday.

20 Sept 2022 at 21:37

Farming

PICTURES: Out and about enjoying Day 1 of the National Ploughing Championships

20 Sept 2022 at 22:10

National News

Queen’s legacy ‘a reminder of need to nurture British-Irish relations’ – Martin

...speaking from London ahead of the state funeral on Monday morning. Mr Martin and his wife Mary, along with Irish PRESIDENT MICHAEL D HIGGINS and his wife Sabina, will be among the 500 foreign dignitaries attending the funeral at Westminster Abbey. The two...

18 Sept 2022 at 17:16

National News

March against monarchy takes place in Dublin

...of Victoria. pic.twitter.com/XPzhOB1x5i — Anti Imperialist Action Ireland (@AIAIreland) September 19, 2022 Irish PRESIDENT MICHAEL D HIGGINS and Taoiseach Micheal Martin were among world leaders who attended the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II in London. The...

19 Sept 2022 at 20:42

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