Liverpool FC 'deeply saddened' by death of young fan in Donegal explosion

Stephen Maguire

Liverpool FC has offered its condolences to the family and friends of a teenage girl killed in Friday's explosion in Creeslough, Co Donegal.

On Sunday, LFC Donegal - a page for Liverpool supporters from the county - tweeted an image of Leona Harper (14) wearing a Liverpool jersey alongside her father in an Arsenal jersey.

Liverpool travel to the Emirates on Sunday afternoon to face Arsenal in the Premier Leauge.

"One of the victims of the tragedy in [Creeslough] Co Donegal was Leona Harper.

"Leona was a massive LFC fan and today should have been a day to enjoy with her family and dad Hugh with LFC taking on Arsenal," LFC Donegal wrote.

We are deeply saddened by the loss of Leona. Our thoughts are with her family and friends, as well as all those affected by Friday's tragedy ❤️

— Liverpool FC (@LFC) October 9, 2022

"Our thoughts are with all in this very difficult time."

Responding to the tweet, the official Liverpool FC page replied: "We are deeply saddened by the loss of Leona.

"Our thoughts are with her family and friends, as well as all those affected by Friday's tragedy."

Leona was one of 10 people killed in the explosion at a service station on Friday afternoon. On Sunday, gardaí confirmed the names of the victims with the permission of their families.