Gardai submit new file to DPP on Creeslough explosion that killed 10 people
Gardaí have submitted a supplementary file to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) regarding the investigation into the fatal explosion at a service station in Creeslough, Donegal.The explosion at the Applegreen Service Station and apartment complex on October 7, 2022 claimed the lives of four men, three women and three children, aged between five and 59 years.An Garda Síochána confirmed that the supplementary file is in addition to the primary file submitted to the Office of the DPP in September 2025.The supplementary file includes formal recommendations from An Garda Síochána.The victims’ families continue to be supported by Family Liaison Officers. Regular family liaison briefings are held, the most recent was on Thursday evening, April 2.Meanwhile, An Garda Síochána continues to appeal to any person with information regarding the fatal explosion who has not yet spoken formally to An Garda Síochána, to please come forward and speak to the Garda Investigation Team now.In a statement, An Garda Síochána said: “The Garda Investigation Team can be contacted at Milford Garda Station where an Incident Room continues to investigate under the direction of a Garda Senior Investigating Officer at 074 9153060, the Garda Confidential Line 1800 666 111 or through Garda Station.“An Garda Síochána continues to remember the 10 deceased: James O'Flaherty, Jessica Gallagher, Martin McGill, Catherine O'Donnell, James Monaghan, Hugh Kelly, Martina Martin, Robert Garwe, Shauna Flanagan Garwe and Leona Harper.”Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest news from the Irish Mirror direct to your inbox: Sign up here.
