Cllr Aengus O'Rourke signing the book of condolence at Athlone Civic Centre in remembrance of the victims of Friday's explosion at a service station in Cresslough, Donegal.

Local books of condolence on Creeslough tragedy to remain open all week

Adrian Cusack

Published: Mon 10 Oct 2022, 5:54 PM

Last updated: Mon 10 Oct 2022, 5:55 PM

Books of condolence that have opened at the council offices in Athlone and Mullingar in order to allow local people send messages of sympathy and support to families affected by the tragic explosion in Cresslough will remain open, from 9am to 5pm, until this Friday.

The books of condolence were opened at the request of Westmeath council Cathaoirleach, Cllr Aengus O'Rourke, who signed the book in Athlone Civic Centre today.

Cllr O'Rourke added that he had been in contact with the Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council, Cllr Liam Blaney, to convey his condolences on behalf of the county.

"Cllr Blaney would like me to pass on his appreciation to the people of Westmeath for the warm message received and for the many prayers being said in support of the people of Creeslough and Donegal," added Cllr O'Rourke.