The first funerals for victims of the Creeslough explosion will take place today.
24-year-old Jessica Gallagher will be laid to rest this morning following an 11am service; the funeral of 49-year-old Martin McGill will take place later this afternoon.
Eleven candles have been placed on the altar of St Michael's Church in Creeslough.
This is to remember the 10 people who were killed in the disaster, and one candle for those injured in the blast.
The funeral of James O'Flaherty will be held on Wednesday - as will those of Catherine O'Donnell (39) and her son James Monaghan (13).
Catherine O'Donnell (39) and her son James Monaghan (13). Picture by: Facebook/An Garda Síochána14-year-old Leona Harper will be laid to rest on Thursday, as will mother-of-four Martina Martin (49).
Leona Harper. Picture by: Facebook/An Garda SíochánaPresident Michael D Higgins will attend most of the funerals of the victims.
He is addressing the Council of Europe in Strasbourg on Tuesday and will be represented by his aide de camp.
On Wednesday, the President will travel to Donegal where he will attend the remaining funerals and meet with family members.
A vigil is also being held outside the European Parliament in Brussels on Tuesday at 2.45pm local time.
Brussels Vigil for Creeslough 🕯️
Today 2:45pm (CET)
The vigil will take place at the Spinelli entrance to the @Europarl_EN.
Members & staff are invited to come along as we send our deepest condolences to the families affected, & the community of Creeslough. pic.twitter.com/1PnLFtoSu7— Maria Walsh MEP (@MariaWalshEU) October 11, 2022
A dedicated Creeslough Community Support Fund has been launched to help the people of the Donegal town.
The fund is being managed by the Irish Red Cross in collaboration with An Post and Applegreen.
All donations will go to support those who have been bereaved, injured, made homeless or left without an income by Friday's explosion.
People can donate online or at any post office nationwide. Applegreen has made an initial donation of €50,000.
Additional reporting: James Wilson and Mairéad Cleary
