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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.

  Two juvelines arrested by gardaí investigating the robbery of a business in Rathmullan on Thursday evening last have been released without charge. Gardai have confirmed this afternoon the two males were detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, and following their release, a file will be prepared for the Garda Youth Diversion

Uisce Eireann says a reservoir interruption may cause intermittent supply disruptions to Raphoe, Convoy, Ballindrait, Rooskey, Calhame, Kildowney, Meenahoney, Magheraboy, Scotland, Carnowen and surrounding areas, with works scheduled to take place until 1.30 tomorrow afternoon. Meanwhile,  a treatment plant interruption may cause additional supply disruptions to Ballybofey, Stranorlar and Glenfin, with works scheduled to take

Gale force winds associated with Storm Isha accompanied by heavy rain will bring challenging conditions across Donegal. 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. Donegal County Council’s Severe Weather Assessment Team are keeping the approaching

Local councillors have been told the National Transport Authority is currently developing an implementation plan for a new Letterkenny Town Bus Service as envisaged in the local transport plan adopted by Donegal County Council two months ago. Members of Letterkenny Milford Municipal District were briefed this week after Mayor Cllr Kevin Bradley sought an update.

Police in County Derry are investigating two incidents of armed and masked men entering premises and making threats last night. It was reported around 7.20pm that a number of masked, one of whom was believed to be armed with a hand gun had entered a sports club in the Garvagh Road area and made threats

Updated – Road Safety Weather Alert –  Orange and Yellow Weather Warnings for Storm Isha   20 January 2024 – The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is asking road users to exercise caution while using the roads on Sunday 21 January and Monday 22 January as Met Éireann have issued Orange and Yellow Weather Warnings for Storm Isha where wet and windy weather

Drivers are urged to take care on the roads ahead of Storm Isha lashing Ireland this weekend. A yellow wind warning for the country will kick in at 11 o’clock tomorrow morning. It’ll bring heavy rain and very strong and gusty winds until 6am on Monday. Cathal Nolan from Ireland’s Weather Channel says the strongest

A public consultation has been launched in Derry and Strabane on a Letters to Heaven post box initiative. The project will see letterboxes placed in four of the largest cemeteries across the city and district, allowing visitors to send letters to loved ones they have lost. It has already been rolled out in the City

Uisce Éireann says it is working to restore normal water supply to homes and businesses served by the Lough Mourne Public Water Supply Scheme. An electrical issue has caused an unplanned plant shut down at the Meencrumlin Water Treatment Plant. The utility says crews are on the ground working to restore supply as quickly as

Gardai in Donegal have issued a warning to dog owners to keep their pet under control at all times ahead of lambing season. They say by being a responsible dog owner you can help prevent vicious attacks on defenceless sheep and their lambs. Last year there were a number of sheep kills and worrying in

  Derry City and Strabane District Council is advising the public that the ongoing severe weather conditions continues to impact on some of our services today, Friday, 19 January.   Refuse Services While our early morning refuse collection services were suspended we are pleased to advise that they have resumed and our teams will be

Stormont could return as early as Wednesday. It’s understood the DUP are in talks to end its near-two-year boycott. The north’s assembly collapsed in early 2022 after the DUP had concerns about post-Brexit trading arrangements. Since then – the Windsor Framework has been negotiated and implemented – however the party’s boycott goes on. It’s believed

A yellow wind warning will take effect in Donegal on Sunday morning at 11am. Very strong and gusty southwest winds may lead to create significant coastal waves, difficult travelling conditions and debris. It is due to end at 6am the following morning. Meanwhile an amber wind warning will be in place in the North, including

1 in 10 Irish motorists have driven after consuming alcohol in the last 12 months. A new survey from the RSA found almost 30 percent admitted to having two or more drinks the last time they drove while under the influence. The incidence was higher among male drivers, at 14 percent, compared to 6% of

A man entered a family store in Rathmullan yesterday and threatened staff with a knife, before making off with a large sum of money. It happened at a business premises on Pound Street at around 7 o’clock. No-one was injured. During investigations, Milford Gardaí arrested two men who are now detained and recovered both the

PSNI have issued an appeal to drivers to take extreme caution on the roads today as many remain untreated. Advice is to ensure your vehicle is road worthy before setting our on your journey and leaving extra time to reach your destination. Slow down and leave room for other motorists is also recommended.