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Uisce Éireann is working to address supply interruptions to customers as a result of the impacts of Storm Darragh on water treatment infrastructure in Donegal. The communities of Glenties and Ardara, have experienced water supply issues due to poor raw water quality from storm flooding and, as a result, the treatment plant has shutdown. Reservoirs

ESB crews are dealing with 42 power outages across Donegal this morning, with several thousand homes and businesses without power. In each case, they are giving an indicative restoration time of 5 o’clock this evening, but that will change as winds ease during the day and they assess the extent of the damage in each

Storm Darragh has taken effect in Donegal, leading to localised flooding in some areas. Updates will be posted below and timestamped. Please note updates are accurate at the time of posting. 18:41pm Flooding and difficult travelling conditions at the Dry Arch Roundabout, Letterkenny. — Lines have fallen down near Phobail Scoil Gaoth Dobhair. Cllr Michael

Local reports of flooding are emerging as the weather deteriorates with the arrival of Storm Darragh. The Dry Arch Roundabout is believed to be particularly difficult to travel on at the moment. It’s also understood that wires are down near Phobail Scoil Goath Dobhar. It is yet to be determined if they are phone or

Two men are due to appear before the courts today, following an investigation into burglaries in the north-west. They were arrested after searches in Kildare and Dublin last month, which led to the seizure of four vehicles and a substantial amount of suspected stolen property. The Garda operation targeted what they believe to be an

  Donegal County Council workers have pre-deployed sandbags in a number of high risk areas and further sandbags are ready to be deployed if required. Roads Service, Fire Service and Civil Defence crews are at a heightened state of readiness in the event of local responses being required during this storm event, however will only

The public is being urged to avoid using the Harbour Carpark in Donegal Town as there are fears it may flood due to Storm Darragh. High tides will occur at 9:30 pm tonight and tomorrow morning at 9:45 am. Motorists are advised to park elsewhere at these times.

A statement has been issued by the RNLI as Storm Darragh takes effect in Donegal. There will be a high tide from 9:30 pm tonight, something to be particularly cautious of. The public is urged to stay well back from stormy, wintery seas and cliff edges as conditions could result in being knocked off your

Uisce Eireann say they are currently investigating reports of a supply disruption to Letterkenny and surrounding areas in Donegal. More details are promised as they come to hand.

  North of the border, an amber Wind Warning will be in place from 1am tonight until 9 o’clock tomorrow evening, with a Yellow Wind Warning in place from 3pm today until 6am on Sunday morning. Derry City and Strabane District Council says as a precaution, all Council owned public parks and play parks will

A former Finn Harps player has been suspended for breaching FAI betting rules. Ryan Rainey has been banned from all football-related activity for six months following a disciplinary process. The FAI has confirmed the breaches are connected to a number of League of Ireland and Men’s FAI Cup games between 2021-2024 and a significant number

A wind warning ahead of Storm Darragh has been updated to a Red warning for part of tonight in Donegal. An Orange warning was alread in place from 10pm tonight to 10 tomorrow morning. Now, in Donegal, the warning has been updated to Red from 11 o’clock tonight until 3 tomorrow morning. Met Eireann say

The Taoiseach and Tánaiste are attending the British-Irish Council today, which is being hosted in Scotland. The meeting will be British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s first to attend, while Northern Ireland First Minister Michelle O’Neill will also be there. The 42nd meeting of the council is expected to focus on the climate crisis and transitioning

Bus Éireann has confirmed investigations are continuing into a crash involving a bus travelling from Letterkenny to Dublin in recent days. The Expressway Route 32 bus crashed at Carrickmacross in the early hours of Sunday morning. Local emergency services and Bus Éireann personnel attended the scene. There were 25 passengers onboard, one of which was

Donegal County Council has issued a safety warning as Storm Darragh makes landfall in Donegal. Met Eireann has issued several warnings for Donegal. A 24-hour yellow rain warning is in effect from 10 am this morning with potential impacts of localised flooding, poor visibility and difficult travelling conditions. A status yellow wind warning will come

43% of businesses in the Derry City and Strabane and Causeway Coast council areas report growth in the past 12 months, with 62% forecasting growth in the coming year. However, 10% believe say they are in difficulty, or at risk of closure. The annual barometer, published by Enterprise Northern Ireland, found that 43% of businesses

Gardaí are currently at the scene of a four-vehicle road traffic collision in Letterkenny. The incident occurred shortly after 5pm. There are no reports of injuries at this time. It’s understood there traffic delays on the four lane road as a result.

1,347 homes, businesses and farms in Carndonagh have lost power this afternoon. ESB hope to have the fault restored shortly, following reports coming in at 3:15 pm. Crews are deployed to repair the issue and the utility has apologised for the loss of supply.

A 31-year-old man was arrested in the Waterside area of Derry last night for driving and drug-related offences. Police stopped a vehicle on the Limavady Road at around 11 pm after reports were made about how it was being driven. Following a roadside test, the driver was arrested on suspicion of driving when unfit through

Donegal saw the highest growth in existing tenancy rents in the country. According to new data from the Residential Tenancies Board rents rose 12.9% over the past two years, the highest figure in the country. The number of landlords across the country meanwhile, increased by almost 6% in a year.

The Catholic Dioceses of Derry and Raphoe may soon be amalgamated. Such a move would bring the catholic diocese into line with the Church of Ireland Diocese of Derry and Raphoe. The Irish Catholic newspaper is reporting this morning that while Papal Nuncio Archbishop Luis Mariano Montemayor is anxious to proceed with the amalgamation of

Weather warnings have been upgraded to orange in some part of the country for tomorrow, as another named storm approaches. Most areas will see wet and windy conditions from tomorrow. Storm Darragh will bring strong winds which may cause damage to power lines, fallen trees and very difficult travelling conditions. The orange alert comes into

18 year old Tiernan Doherty who was killed in a crash in Inishowen on Sunday is to be laid to rest today. The teenager from Carndonagh, died following the single-vehicle collision in the Ballinlough area. His requiem mass takes place this afternoon at the Sacred Heart Church, Carndonagh.

A 27 year old man is due in court today, charged in connection with the discovery of what has been described as a sophisticated cannabis factory in Tyrone earlier this week. He has been charged with possession of a Class B controlled drug, intent to supply, aiding and abetting possession of a Class B controlled

Powerful winds are on their way for the north and west of the country this afternoon. Met Éireann has issued a Status Yellow – wind warning – for Donegal, Clare, Galway, Mayo, Sligo, and Leitrim. It says we can expect strong and very gusty, west to northwest winds, from 1pm to 9pm. Possible impacts include

The new Labour parliamentary party meets later to discuss how or if it will get involved in any negotiations on the formation of a new government. Leader Ivana Bacik has previously stated she’d prefer to agree a ‘common platform’ with other centre-left parties, so any discussions with the likes of Fianna Fail and Fine Gael

People in Strabane are being invited to attend a consultation event on the Public Realm Improvement plans for the town. The information session is taking place at the Civic Room in Strabane Library today from 1-7pm. The consultation event comes following the announcement earlier this year by the Minister for Communities, Gordon Lyons, that £7 million