Seamus Coleman has paid tribute to the 10 people who died following the explosion at an Applegreen service station in Donegal last Friday.
The community of Creeslough has been left devastated by the loss as they now prepare for several victims' funerals this week.
Donegal native Coleman has posted an emotional tribute online to the victims of the explosion.
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He wrote: “I’d like to offer my deepest sympathies to those who have lost loved ones at the devastating tragedy in Creeslough, Co Donegal.
“My thoughts and prayers are with the families, the injured and the entire community.
“Having been born and raised in the county, I know first-hand how tight-knit the communities are.
“The immediate reaction of the emergency services, local residents and passers-by who put themselves at right to help others is an example of the spirit and togetherness of the entire county.
“May the 10 people who have lost their lives rest in peace: Shauna Flanagan Garwe, Robert Garwe, Leonar Harper, Hugh Kelly, Jessica Gallagher, Martin McGill, James O’Flaherty, Martina Martin, Catherin O’Donnell, James Monaghan.”
The tight-knit community has been described as “full of grief”.
Father John Joe Duffy said the outpouring of support for Creeslough is “like a tidal wave lifting us and trying to float us out of the tsunami of grief”.
“We appreciate that so very much,” he added.
Candle-lit vigils took place across Donegal and in Londonderry on Monday.
Books of condolence have also been opened in towns and cities across Ireland.
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