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A commemoration service to mark the third anniversary of the tragic explosion in Creeslough at the local service station, in which 10 people died, will take place at 3pm today, October 7, at the site of the tragedy.
Five-year-old Shauna Flanagan-Garwe and her father, Robert Garwe (50) lost their lives, as did Catherine O’Donnell (39) and her 13-year-old son, James Monaghan. Leona Harper, aged 14, and Jessica Gallagher (24) were killed along with shop assistant Martina Martin (49). James O’Flaherty (48), Martin McGill (49) and Hugh Kelly (59) were the other victims.
"The N56 road through Creeslough village will be closed on between 2.45pm and 4pm, with a traffic management plan and local traffic diversions will be in place," An Garda Siochana said. "Please keep the planned traffic restrictions in mind and leave extra time for journeys in the area. Our thoughts are with the Creeslough community at this time.
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