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Creeslough explosion: More funerals taking place for blast victims Creeslough explosion: James O'Flaherty an 'amazing and capable man'
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Mourners outside St Mary's Church, Derrybeg, where James O'Flaherty's funeral is taking placeMourners outside St Mary's Church, Derrybeg, where James O'Flaherty's funeral is taking place
Communities across County Donegal are gathering again on Wednesday as more funerals are held for those who died in an explosion in Creeslough last week. Mourners have heard that James O'Flaherty, a victim of the explosion in Creeslough, County Donegal, was an "amazing and capable man".
The funeral Mass for James O'Flaherty, is taking place in St Mary's Church, Derrybeg. Mr O'Flaherty's funeral has been taking place at St Mary's Church in Derrybeg.
The funeral Mass for Catherine O'Donnell, 39, and her son James Monaghan, 13, will take place at St Michael's Church in Creeslough. Ten people were killed in Friday's explosion, which police said appears to have been a tragic accident.
Irish president Michael D Higgins is due to attend both Masses. The funeral Mass for Catherine O'Donnell, 39, and her son James Monaghan, 13, will take place later at St Michael's Church in Creeslough.
Ten people were killed in Friday's explosion, which police say appears to have been a tragic accident. A priest at Mr O'Flaherty's funeral said that the "catastrophe is beyond comprehension" and that "the awfulness of the tragedy has reverberated near and far".
"Out of the depths of this terrible tragedy, a most beautiful and radiant and divine light of friendship of love and support has shone and continues to shine brightly - people have been brought together," he added.
James O'Flaherty was an engineerJames O'Flaherty was an engineer
Mr O'Flaherty, 48, was originally from Sydney in Australia, but was living with his wife Tracey and son Hamish in Dunfanaghy, a village about 10 minutes' drive from Creeslough.
The priest said Mr O'Flaherty lived for his wife and son who he described as a "very brave and a courageous young man".
"James showered his loving son and wife in hugs and kisses every day," he said.
The hearse carrying the coffin of James O'Flaherty makes it's way to St Mary's Church, Derrybeg
Irish president Michael D Higgins is due to attend both Wednesday's Masses.
An Garda Síochána (Irish police) continues to investigate the cause of the blast in a building complex that included a service station, convenience store and residential apartments.An Garda Síochána (Irish police) continues to investigate the cause of the blast in a building complex that included a service station, convenience store and residential apartments.
The store, which included a post office, was the main shop serving the 400-strong village.The store, which included a post office, was the main shop serving the 400-strong village.
Embraces and hugs on a difficult dayEmbraces and hugs on a difficult day
By Davy Wilson, for BBC News NI in DerrybegBy Davy Wilson, for BBC News NI in Derrybeg
It is another difficult day in Donegal.It is another difficult day in Donegal.
Outside St Mary's Church in Derrybeg, mourners greet one another, embrace and hug.Outside St Mary's Church in Derrybeg, mourners greet one another, embrace and hug.
In this tranquil Irish speaking part of the county, they gather for the funeral of James O'Flaherty.In this tranquil Irish speaking part of the county, they gather for the funeral of James O'Flaherty.
Among them, uniformed children from Faugher National School, where Mr O'Flaherty's son Hamish had been a pupil: a guard of honour to meet the cortege and welcome President Higgins.Among them, uniformed children from Faugher National School, where Mr O'Flaherty's son Hamish had been a pupil: a guard of honour to meet the cortege and welcome President Higgins.
It is a large crowd that has come to Donegal's Gaeltacht (Irish speaking) area for a Mass conducted in Irish and English.It is a large crowd that has come to Donegal's Gaeltacht (Irish speaking) area for a Mass conducted in Irish and English.
Many here will have travelled this morning through the Poisoned Glen, an area of natural beauty that belies its name.Many here will have travelled this morning through the Poisoned Glen, an area of natural beauty that belies its name.
And later many will make the journey back to Creeslough, as a county continues to mournAnd later many will make the journey back to Creeslough, as a county continues to mourn
The funeral mass for Catherine O'Donnell and James Monaghan will take place in CreesloughThe funeral mass for Catherine O'Donnell and James Monaghan will take place in Creeslough
Catherine and James were in the queue for the post office when the explosion happened.Catherine and James were in the queue for the post office when the explosion happened.
Creeslough spirit shines amid darkness of tragedyCreeslough spirit shines amid darkness of tragedy
Donegal community 'living through a nightmare'Donegal community 'living through a nightmare'
Who were the victims of the petrol station explosion?Who were the victims of the petrol station explosion?
They had gone there after the 13-year-old had finished school for the day.They had gone there after the 13-year-old had finished school for the day.
James O'Flaherty was originally from Sydney in Australia, but was living with his wife Tracey and son Hamish in Dunfanaghy, a village about 10 minutes' drive from Creeslough.
On Tuesday, Masses were held at St Michael's Church in the village for Jessica Gallagher, 24, and 49-year-old Martin McGill.On Tuesday, Masses were held at St Michael's Church in the village for Jessica Gallagher, 24, and 49-year-old Martin McGill.
Mourners at Ms Gallagher's funeral were told that she would be remembered for the "ripples of love, affection and warmth" she left behind.Mourners at Ms Gallagher's funeral were told that she would be remembered for the "ripples of love, affection and warmth" she left behind.
Mr McGill was described as having a "beautiful, gentle soul".Mr McGill was described as having a "beautiful, gentle soul".
The funerals of two other victims - 14-year-old Leona Harper and 49-year-old Martina Martin - will take place on Thursday, while Hugh Kelly, 59, will be laid to rest on Friday.The funerals of two other victims - 14-year-old Leona Harper and 49-year-old Martina Martin - will take place on Thursday, while Hugh Kelly, 59, will be laid to rest on Friday.
The two remaining victims were 50-year-old Robert Garwe and his five-year-old daughter Shauna Flanagan Garwe.The two remaining victims were 50-year-old Robert Garwe and his five-year-old daughter Shauna Flanagan Garwe.