A group of schoolchildren have come together to launch a charity single in memory of those who lost their lives in the Cresslough tragedy.
The Long Tower 'Lady Bugs' have launched 'We Are There' to help raise money for families affected by the recent tragedy.
Ten people lost their lives - including a five-year-old girl and her father - when an Applegreen service station exploded in Creeslough, Co Donegal on October 7.
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The Derry school group - which is made up of P7 pupils Cherish, Lilybeth, Kaci Elee, Anais, Aldara, Mia and Roisin - are hoping to raise £1000 for the families in the run-up to Christmas
Speaking to MyDerry, Long Tower Primary School vice-principal Ian Gallagher, said: "We've had a great response to the song so far. We've had people reaching out to us and thanking the girls for their efforts.
"And we have to thank the Nerve Centre who invited the girls down on a Friday morning to record the track and without them, we wouldn't have been able to release it."
On their Crowdfunding page, Long Tower PS said: "The Creeslough community was devastated by tragic events in October 2022, with many families losing loved ones and friends. The response of communities North and South of the border was incredible.
"As we move towards Christmas, we know that many families will find this time of year particularly difficult. Although time may have passed, the community remains in our thoughts and prayers. For those families who have lost loved ones, we have written an original song, 'We Are There', recorded by seven primary 7 pupils of Long Tower Primary School, Derry.
"We are hoping the song can be shared anywhere and everywhere, to offer comfort to anyone who has an empty seat at the Christmas dinner table this year. Music is healing!"
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