Last Friday, the country was rocked at the news of a devastating tragedy in Creeslough, Co.Donegal. 10 people lost their lives after an explosion at a service station in the village, with a further eight people hospitalised.
Tributes have been pouring in for the victims with the Irish Red Cross setting up a donations page to support the families.
An Australian-born resident in Creeslough set up a GoFundMe page with an initial goal of €20,000 set, but today, donations are sitting at over €250,o00.
Celtic Send Message Of Support To Families
Celtic Football Club issued this statement to the families earlier today and donated €10,000 to the Irish Red Cross fund to help the community.
Everyone at Celtic Football Club wishes to send our most sincere condolences to the families of the 10 people who tragically died in Creeslough, Donegal on Friday and we offer our full support to the entire community, which is suffering so much at this difficult time.
Through the club’s charitable arm, Celtic FC Foundation, £10,000 will be donated to the Creeslough Community Support Fund in the aftermath of this heart-breaking event.
The Support Fund has been set up by the Irish Red Cross in collaboration with An Post and Applegreen to provide rapid and long-term assistance to the Creeslough community.
All donations to this Fund will help support those who have been bereaved, injured, made homeless, or left without an income as a result of the tragedy.
The Irish Red Cross will work with the community of Creeslough in the days and weeks ahead to ensure that all contributions will be used effectively and as needed to assist those affected by this incident.
Donegal has a long and emotional connection with Celtic Football Club. The area is home to a large contingent of Celtic supporters, one of whom being Martin McGill, who tragically lost his life in the incident.
We send our heartfelt sympathies to the families of all of the victims and the people of Creeslough.
Our thoughts, prayers and support are with you all at this difficult time.
You’ll Never Walk Alone.
A heartfelt and classy touch from a club held in high esteem across the country.
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