The Donegal Association in Dublin is set to award the ‘Donegal Person of the Year’ title to the Creeslough community this weekend.
This is the first year that the award has been bestowed on a group of people.
The award recognises the courage and community spirit shown by the village in the aftermath of last October’s fatal explosion.
The ten victims of the tragedy will be remembered at the Donegal Association Dublin gala ball which takes place tomorrow, Saturday evening in the Bonnington Hotel, Dublin.
“We remember those who lost their lives, think of the bereaved, the emergency services, the first responders and the many individuals and businesses who did whatever was asked of them and much more,” said a spokesperson for the association.
Chairperson of the Donegal Association in Dublin, Kevin McFadden said “I am delighted that the Donegal Association Dublin are presenting the 2022 Person of the Year award to the People of Creeslough, its people have shown the world the true meaning of community and are an example to us all.
“We hope to honour the village, its people, its history and its future on the 15th of April in Dublin.’
The Donegal Association in Dublin was founded as a result of a tragedy – The Arranmore Disaster, which occurred on the night of the 9th of November 1935, when 19 islanders lost their lives on the short sea journey home from Burtonport.
