More victims have been named from the Creeslough explosion.
Jessica Gallagher, understood to have been in her early 20s, a shop worker Martina Martin, Catherine O’Donnell and her son James and Hughie Kelly, have all been named locally as among those people who sadly died in Friday’s blast.
Meanwhile, the first victim of the petrol station explosion in Cleeslough, Co Donegal has been named as teenager Leona Harper, pictured above.
The Letterkenny Rugby Club paid tribute to a what they described as a “talented rugby player” and an “important part of our U14 girl’s team” in a post on their Facebook page.
The club posted: “We are heartbroken to say our worst fears have been confirmed… to Leona’s parents, Hugh and Donna, her brothers Anthony and Jamie, and all of her team mates, we offer you our deepest condolences and support.
“There are no words that feel strong enough at a moment of deep sorrow such as this.
“Rest in peace, Leona.”
Four other people, including a girl of primary school age, were also killed in the explosion.
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