County Mayor, Cllr Danny Collins, opens Book of Condolence for the People of Creeslough, Co. Donegal
The Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Danny Collins has opened a Book of Condolence to enable the people of Cork County to send their messages of sympathy and condolence to the people of Creeslough on the tragic loss of 10 lives.
In opening the book, Mayor Collins said, “On behalf of the people of Cork, on behalf of Cork County Council and on a personal level, I wish to extend my very deepest sympathies to the people of Creeslough, to the friends of those who lost their lives and to the families who have lost loved ones, whose lives have been changed forever.
We are a county of communities similar to Creeslough. I know first-hand how the local post office and shop are the centre of the community. It is a meeting place, a social place, and a place for catching up on all village activity. There are no words to describe the impact of this terrible tragedy on such a community. A community who are grieving their loss. On behalf of the people of Cork County, we grieve with you. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
May I also take this opportunity to thank all those who responded to this emergency. From emergency responders to local individuals who stopped and helped in very difficult and upsetting circumstances. I know many of you will have known the victims and I offer you my sincerest condolences.
I cannot help but think how lives can be changed in a moment. We think of the people of Creeslough now at this time of immense sadness and as a community, we offer our eternal support.”