Republic of Ireland and Everton defender and Donegal native Seamus Coleman has paid tribute to the ten people who lost their lives in Creeslough, Co Donegal on Friday.
"My thoughts and prayers are with the families, the injured and the entire community," said Coleman.
"Having been born and raised in the county, I know first-hand how tight-knit the communities are.
"The immediate reaction of the emergency services, local residents and passers-by who put themselves at risk to help others is an example of the spirit and togetherness of the entire county.
"May the 10 people who lost their lives rest in peace."
Meanwhile, Celtic will wear black armbands and have a moment of silence ahead of their Champions League clash with RB Leipzig.
The Hoops welcome the German side to Celtic Park on Tuesday for matchday four of their European campaign and confirmed that they will pay tribute to those who died in last week's explosion.
A statement from the club on twitter read: "A period of silence will be held prior to the #CelticRBLeipzig kick-off tomorrow and the players will wear black armbands during the game, in memory of the 10 people who tragically lost their lives in Creeslough, County Donegal on Friday."
Ten people - four men, three women and three young people - will be laid to rest in the days ahead. They ranged in age from five to 59.
The first of the funeral services - of Jessica Gallagher and Martin McGill - will take place tomorrow.
Father John Joe Duffy said people are "full of grief", adding that the initial numbness, shock and adrenaline "is beginning to wear off".
"The enormity of the tragedy is becoming clearer and clearer," he said.
"As the first victim of the tragedy was brought home you saw people along the road and candles being lit along the road, and when you saw a beautiful young person coming home... it just began more and more to dawn on people."
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