Diocesan News
Statement by Bishop of Derry and Raphoe on Creeslough explosion
The Rt Rev Andrew Forster, Bishop of Derry and Raphoe, has issued a statement following Friday afternoon’s explosion at a filling station in Creeslough:
“My thoughts and prayers are with all those affected by the terrible tragedy in Creeslough. The community there will be scarred by this incident for many years to come.
“I ask people to keep the bereaved and injured in their prayers, and to remember, too, members of the emergency services – and the people of Creeslough – who have been doing their utmost to save lives. We, as a community, owe them an enormous debt of gratitude.
“It is essential that the cause of Friday afternoon’s explosion is established as quickly as possible and that every effort is made to prevent a recurrence.”
For further information please contact:
Diocesan Communications Officer, Derry & Raphoe
Mr Paul McFadden
028 7126 2440
07525 826290
press@derryandraphoe.org