There are now (10am) over 12,000 homes and businesses without power in Donegal as high winds continue to batter the North West and West coasts.
A Met Eireann Status red Weather Alert remains in place.
Barry Whyte has this report………….
The updated list of affected areas from ESB Networks is –
Glenties 6985
Derrybeg 2344
Creeslough 1761
Stranorlar 205
Milford 163
Killybegs 98
Buncrana 135
It’s hoped all areas can be restored by 5 o’clock this evening.
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