Irish police investigating the tragic explosion in Creeslough, which claimed the lives of ten individuals, have submitted a second comprehensive file to prosecutors. This latest submission follows an initial report sent last September, indicating a continued and thorough examination of the incident.
To date, no official explanation for the explosion’s cause has been publicly disclosed. Consequently, no charges have been filed in connection with the blast, despite a number of arrests having been made during the course of the inquiry. The Gardaí, Ireland’s national police force, confirmed the dispatch of this supplementary file to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) on Thursday. They stated that this secondary submission contains their “formal recommendations.”
Families affected by the Creeslough explosion received an update on Thursday evening. The Gardaí also confirmed that family liaison officers continue to provide ongoing support to those grieving.
Victims of the Creeslough Explosion
The ten individuals who lost their lives in the explosion consisted of four men, three women, two teenagers, and a five-year-old girl. All victims hailed from the village of Creeslough or its immediate surrounding areas.
The deceased have been identified as:
- Robert Garwe and his five-year-old daughter, Shauna Flanagan-Garwe
- Catherine O’Donnell and her thirteen-year-old son, James Monaghan
- Jessica Gallagher
- Martin McGill
- James O’Flaherty
- Martina Martin
- Hugh Kelly
- Fourteen-year-old Leona Harper
Renewed Appeal for Information
The criminal investigation into the explosion is being spearheaded by officers stationed in County Donegal. The investigation team has issued a renewed appeal for any individuals who may not have yet provided formal statements to An Garda Síochána. They urge anyone with relevant information, “for whatever reason,” to come forward promptly and speak with the Garda Investigation Team.