North West Simon supports families across Leitrim, Sligo and Donegal who are under threat of homelessness.

A gathering is expected to place place in Creeslough this afternoon to mark a weke since the tragedy

A major rescue operation will continue into the night.

It's understood a number of people are unaccounted for.

Over 7,500 people nationally are without a fixed abode.

Housing activists claim the issue is throwing fuel on housing crisis fire.

The road is closed to allow a technical examination to take place.

The Gardaí are being called on to expand rural patrols.