Parents hugged their children and people carried candles for those affected by the explosion that has left 10 people dead and eight people injured
Hundreds of people have attended a vigil in memory of the 10 people who lost their lives in the explosion at a service station in Ireland.
During the vigil in Milford, prayers were said and music was played, including a song called Creeslough, written and played by a local musician. Parish priest Father Stephen Gorman read a statement sent on behalf of Pope Francis, expressing his sadness at the tragic loss of life and sending his condolences to the people of Ireland.
“While entrusting the deceased to the merciful love of almighty god, His Holiness implores the divine blessings of consolation and healing upon the injured, the displaced and the families coping with pain of loss.
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