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Irish Mirror
Irish Mirror
National
Laura Parnaby

Creeslough community 'broken by tsunami of grief' but consoled by global support

A Creeslough priest said “the heart of this village has been broken by a tsunami of grief” following Friday’s fatal explosion – though residents have been comforted by global messages of support.

Father John Joe Duffy, from the Co Donegal village, said the community has experienced a “tidal wave” of condolences from figures including Prime Minister Liz Truss and Pope Francis.

A five-year-old girl and her father were among 10 people killed at a complex comprising residential apartments and a petrol station in north-west Ireland.

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