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Donegal County Council is warning against unnecessary travel as Storm Jocelyn hits Ireland. A a status yellow wind warning is currently in place for Donegal until 5am tomorrow while a status orange wind warning for the county will come into force at 6pm and remain in place until 2am tomorrow. Very strong southwest to west

The Minister for Agriculture says farmers must be at the “centre of the Strategic Dialogue on the Future of Agriculture in Europe.” Charlie McConalogue is in Brussels today for talks ahead of the launch of the dialogue, and says now is the time to “focus on the farming.” He’ll also be discussing proposed sanctions on

Two men have been arrested in Derry after a man was found injured in the City last night. Shortly before midnight, police received a report that the injured man was discovered in the area of John Street roundabout. As part of enquiries, two men, both aged 27 years old, have been arrested on suspicion of

The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation says there’s a worrying increase in the number of patients without beds in Irish hospitals. 640 people, including 27 children, were waiting for beds in hospitals around the country this morning. University Hospital Limerick is the worst affected by overcrowding, with 109 patients on trolleys. That’s followed by 94

Officers from the PSNI’s International Policing Unit have extradited a 67 year-old man from America where he had been arrested on an international warrant for 12 assault offences that occurred in the 1970’s. The man will appear before Derry Magistrates Court later today. Sergeant Davey from the International Policing Unit says they continue to work

Uisce Eireann have issued a water outage notice for Rossbeg, Portnoo and surrounding areas. Works to repair the burst water main are scheduled to take place until 6pm this afternoon. It is recommended that an allowance of 2-3 hours after the estimated restoration time is made for supplies to fully return.

Six inlamb Polly ewes have been stolen from the Glebe area of Downings. It happened between 4pm on Wednesday the 10th of January and 10:30am the following morning. The ewes have a green tag on the shoulder and an orange keel mark. Gardaí in Milford ask anyone who has any information in relation to the

Investigations are ongoing following the smashing of windows at a home in Ray, Falcarragh. Between approximately 2am and 2.20am on Monday morning, a man, who had is head covered, was observed causing damage to the property. This included breaking windows and damaging a couple of vehicles. Gardaí are asking anybody who may have been in

Gardaí have renewed their appeal for information after an arson attack on the old Buncrana Leisure Centre on the town’s Shore Road shortly after 6 o’clock last Thursday evening. Four males, there youths and an older man entered the building, and left a short time later via the Aileach Road in the direction of the

Supermarkets and pharmacies will have to accept physical cash under new plans to keep money in the economy. It’s one of a number of measures going before Cabinet this morning. The use of physical cash has fallen from 20 billion before the pandemic to 13.5 billion in 2022. While ATM usage has declined by almost

  Over 60 power outages remain in Donegal today in the wake of Storm Isha, and as the country braces itself for storm Jocelyn. Met Éireann has issued Status Orange wind warnings for Donegal, Galway and Mayo from 6pm this evening. The rest of the country will be subject to a yellow alert. ESB crews

Police are continuing to appeal for information following a report that a number of masked and armed men entered licensed premises in Dungiven on Friday. The men are believed to have entered four local bars in the town between 7.15pm and 7.20pm, claiming to represent the IRA, and threatened people inside. Police are appealing to

A thunderstorm warning is in place for Donegal. Met Eireann says thunderstorms may bring hail and heavy downpours. They’re warning of localised spot flooding and difficult travelling conditions. The status yellow alert is in place until 6pm this evening.  

  Storm Isha claimed the life of a man in his 60s in County Derry yesterday. He died after a collision involving a fallen tree and another vehicle on Broad Road in Limavady. Police in Limavady are asking for any witnesses to come forward.

A massive clean up operation is continuing in Donegal this morning after thousands of trees fell overnight and other structural damage was experienced in several buildings around the county. An Gardaí Siochana Donegal said few roads were spared as trees fell. Donegal County Council Director of Service for Roads and Transportation Bryan Cannon says that

Butcher Street in Derry has been closed due to an unsecure building. Pedestrians and traffic are also warned of partial closures in Magazine Street, Fahan Street and Waterloo Street. PSNI are asking that the public avoid the area.

Uisce Eireann have issued sixteen water outage notices this morning. These will impact the surrounding areas of Manorcunningham, Bridge End, Dunfanaghy, Lettermacaward, Ardara, Letterkenny, Culdaff, Buncranna, Fanad, Ramelton, Annagry, Rathmullan, Barnesmore, Rossbeg and Ballyshannon. They are largely the result of power outages and it’s hoped to have the latest of the repairs made by 8pm.

Met Eireann have issued a severe wind warning for Donegal from 6 o’clock tomorrow evening with the arrival of Storm Jocelyn. There will be very strong southwest to west winds with severe and damaging gusts. This will leave to large coastal waves with wave overtopping, very difficult travelling conditions, fallen trees, damage to power lines

PSNI in Derry have issued an appeal for information to establish how a man sustained a facial injury on New Years Eve. The man in his 40s was helped by two members of the public between 10pm and 10:30pm that night, who found him on the ground bleeding. His injury required hospital treatment. Police ask

For the latest updates from ESB Networks, go to the Power Check map at  https://powercheck.esbnetworks.ie/ The blue circles show multiple faults, if you zoom in, the individual problems will be highlighted in red. This site has updates on power outages, estimated times for restoration, and also a facility for reporting faults.

Milford Garda Station have taken to social media warn the public of issues with their phone lines. In the case of an emergency, call 999 or 112, and for non-emergent incidents, Letterkenny Garda Station can be contacted on 074-9167100.

The Burnfoot Flood Relief Scheme is expected to come before An Board Pleanála in March. The area was devastated by unprecedented floods in August 2017 with the residents of Pairc na Greine forced to leave their homes as a result. They have been unable to return since. The Office of Public Works has confirmed that

Over 10,000 homes and businesses are without power in Donegal tonight as Storm Isha lashes the North West. In most cases, ESB Networks are suggesting 6pm tomorrow as a restoration time, but that’s likely to be revised based on the storm’s progress There are numerous reports of trees and poles down, as well as other

  Due to Strong Winds, Donegal County Council says the Harry Blaney Bridge over Mulroy Bay is now closed to all vehicles. It comes as winds grow in strength ahead of the height of Storm Isha later tonight. Meanwhile, Donegal County Council is stressing the need for care this evening and tonight.   Status Red

For the latest updates from ESB Networks, go to the Power Check map at  https://powercheck.esbnetworks.ie/ This site has updates on power outages, estimated times for restoration, and also a facility for reporting faults.