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Donegal County Council has advised residents experiencing power outages due to Storm Eowyn to prioritise safety when using alternative heating and lighting. If using generators, operate them outdoors in well-ventilated areas, away from building openings. Before using stoves or fireplaces after a period of inactivity, have chimneys inspected and swept. Maintain unobstructed ventilation in all […]

Donegal County Council has confirmed it has opened a support helpline following Storm Éowyn. The Community Response Support Helpline is available on 1800 832 015 from 9.00am to 4.30pm this week. The public can also reach us on our dedicated support email humanitarianassistance@donegalcoco.ie Donegal Public Services Centres located in Letterkenny, Milford, Donegal Town, Carndonagh and Dungloe,

A 46 year old man has been arrested following reports of a man with a firearm in Dungannon early this morning, Monday 27 January. At around 5.30am a taxi driver reported that a man armed with what was described as a handgun, had pointed the weapon at his vehicle in the area of Market Square,

Uisce Eireann says it continues to deal with supply issues across the county caused by power outages, and is also dealing with a number of new issues, including reports of supply disruptions in Clonmany, and the Killyclug area of Letterkenny. Meanwhile, they say repairs to a burst water main may cause supply disruptions to Lower

There will be an Emergency Road Closure in place between 11am and 12pm Today on the N56 Business PK Road Letterkenny from the Kiltoy Roundabout to the Old Farm Road Junction to allow the removal of a dangerous tree that is overhanging Electric wires, local diversions will be in place.

  Monday 27th January:   10.30: There will be an Emergency Road Closure in place between 11am and 12pm Today on the N56 Business PK Road Letterkenny from the Kiltoy Roundabout to the Old Farm Road Junction to allow the removal of a dangerous tree that is overhanging Electric wires, local diversions will be in place.

Uisce Eireann say work to restore water supplies is continuing across the county. Problems are still emerging, includng a power outage may cause supply disruptions in South Donegal, with Mountcharles, Eddrim Glebe, Lough Eske, Drumgorman and surrounding areas inset to be affected. Works are scheduled to take place until 4pm this afternoon. Updates on www.water.ie

Phase 1 of the construction of the N15 Lifford Safety and Active Travel Scheme begins today. This project will improve walking and cycling facilities along the N15 from Beechwood Grove Housing Estate to the Three Coins Roundabout. Phase 2 is scheduled to commence in 2026. Donegal County Council says people can expect temporary traffic management

The HSE says Donegal Disability Day Services are closed for service users today (Monday) due to power outages and damage to facilities during Storm Éowyn.. It is expected to have most services running again tomorrow, but if not, centres will contact service users directly.

ESB has restored power to 490,000 customers in Ireland. As of this afternoon, 33,000 properties were without power in Donegal. ESB says all available crews in Killybegs and Letterkenny depots, as well as contracting partners, are deployed across the county, and progress has been made given around 87,000 were out at peak on Friday. The

A number of people have walked out of President Michael D Higgins’s speech at the Mansion House in Dublin. An event is being held there to mark Holocaust Memorial Day which takes place tomorrow. It’s reported a number of people stood with the backs to the President while he was speaking. The ceremony was being

eir is continuing its recovery operation in the wake of Storm Éowyn. Since Friday, they have restored fixed and broadband services to 110,000 homes and businesses, while service has been restored to more than 500 mobile sites in the same period. Currently it is estimated that 94,000 homes and businesses customers remain without broadband. In

The Irish Blood Transfusion Service has issued an urgent appeal for blood donations in the wake of Storm Eowyn. The recent severe weather events and high levels of respiratory illness within communities has significantly impacted blood collections and the service is running critically low in blood stocks, with current supplies under 3 days for many

All Donegal roads are to be gritted tomorrow morning at 6am. The following routes will be gritted: 01: National Primary North 02: National Primary Central 04: Inishowen South 05: Inishowen East 06: Inishowen West 07: Milford South 08: Milford North 09: Cill Ulta East 10: Cill Ulta West 11: Na Rosa 12: Binswilly 13: Stranorlar

Police in Tyrone have seized a large quantity of suspected Class B drugs. A proactive search was carried out of a property in the Dungannon area yesterday evening shortly after 9.20pm A number of plants were located and the drugs with an estimated street value of approximately £50,000 were seized. Officers remained at the scene

33,000 homes, farms and businesses remain without power in Donegal today. ESB says all available crews in Killybegs and Letterkenny depots, as well as contracting partners, are deployed across the county, and progress has been made given approximately 87,000 were out at peak on Friday. They say some customers won’t have power restored until next

There have been water outages across the county due to a loss of power. Uisce Eireann say they are coordinating closely with the ESB to prioritise power restoration, as well as liaising with the National Emergency Co-ordination Group and local authorities. Power outages at treatment plants and pumping stations continue to impact on supplies across

Donegal County Council have urged the public to continue to exercise caution today as a status yellow wind warning remains in place for the county. Further damage to already weakened structures and trees is possible together with dangerous travelling conditions. People are being reminded of the danger of fallen trees as it may be the

Storm Éowyn Update: ESB Networks restore power to 366,000 homes, farms and businesses: 402,000 remain without electricity supply  Storm Éowyn brought unprecedented, widespread and extensive damage to electricity infrastructure resulting in 768,000 customers losing supply on 24th January. This is by far the worst storm experienced by ESB Networks both in terms of customers losing supply and the scale of damage across the network. Important Public Safety Message: We have been

Uisce Eireann update – Saturday, 25 January, 2025: Uisce Éireann crews are on the ground across Co Donegal continuing to work to restore water supplies. We are actively sourcing and deploying generators at sites where power has not been restored.  We are coordinating closely with the ESB to prioritise power restoration and we are also

Gardaí and emergency services are currently at the scene of a road traffic collision in Clonleigh. The single-vehicle collision occurred on a local road in Glenfad at approximately 10:30am this morning. No serious injuries have been reported at this time.

A moderate wind warning has been issued for Donegal, as well Leitrim, Mayo and Sligo. The alert comes into effect at 11am tomorrow morning and will last until 9pm that evening. Met Éireann are warning of strong and gusty winds and the potential of further damage to already weakened structures and trees and dangerous travelling

It’s been confirmed a man has died in a road traffic incident on the N14 outside Lifford. At approximately 5.30 this morning, Gardaí say they were alerted to the incident at Feddyglass, Raphoe, in which a tree had fallen fell onto a car during storm Eowyn. A male driver, was fatally injured during the incident.

  Rolling Updates – “Can you share a warning to the local walkers. The big beech tree next to the Red Hughs wee gate (Top Entrance from Clubhouse into the woods) is hanging onto other trees, send a message that it isn’t safe to walk around there.”   As a result of Storm Eowyn, NoWDOC

All Donegal Winter Maintenance designated gritting routes will be gritted from 5PM this evening. Donegal gritting route index as follows: 01: National Primary North 02: National Primary Central 03: National Primary South 04: Inishowen South 05: Inishowen East 06: Inishowen West 07: Milford South 08: Milford North 09: Cill Ulta East 10: Cill Ulta West

As a result of Storm Éowyn, a Boil Water Notice (BWN) is being issued to protect the health of approximately 3,576 customers due to a deterioration in the raw water quality impacting the treatment process at the water treatment plant following last night’s storm. Customers can check if their property is included by visiting the

A yellow snow-ice warning has been issued for Donegal. The alert comes into effect at 9pm this evening and will last until 9am tomorrow morning. Met Éireann are warning of icy stretches and snow showers which could lead to hazardous travelling conditions.