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More money is needed to help Donegal residents deal with this week’s devastating flooding according to the Minister responsible for the area. An emergency meeting is underway to discuss a national response this morning. 30 troops are being deployed to the Inishowen peninsula, which was among the worst affected areas. Minister Kevin Boxer Moran says […]

The Army’s been called in to assist with the major clean up operation in Inishowen. Around 250 houses were damaged, while up to 6 bridges and a number of roads were washed away following heavy rainfall on Tuesday night – while more rain is forecast for today. Minister for Defence Paul Kehoe is visiting the

One of Ireland’s leading climatologists is warning that flooding on the scale that hit Donegal, Derry and Tyrone this week is likely to become more frequent. Hundreds of homes have been destroyed in the North West – with clean up efforts set to cost in the region of 400 million euro. The Government’s being criticised

  There are renewed calls for a patrol car to be allocated to Bunbeg Garda Station, almost eight months after the car that had been therer was damaged in a collision. Recently, nine new garda cars were deployed across the country, but opnly one of them came to the Donegal division. It is based in

It has been confirmed that a Defence Forces platoon will arrive in Donegal on Friday morning to help with the clean-up after the flood disaster. Paul Kehoe, Minister for Defence, has confirmed that an initial platoon of 30 Defence Forces personnel will be deployed in Inishowen from 9am on Friday.   Welcoming the news, Minister

  The Taoiseach says he’s shocked at the extensive damage caused by wild weather in Inishowen. Around 200 homes were destroyed while roads and bridges were washed away following heavy rainfall on Tuesday night. Met Eireann says further heavy rain is forcast for Donegal, Sligo, Leitrim, Mayo and Galway until tomorrow evening. The Government says

  Met Eireann has issued a fresh rainfall warning for Donegal, Galway, Letrim, Mayo and Sligo this evening. The weather forecaster’s warning further spells of heavy rain are expected across the country this evening until 6pm tomorrow evening.

Emergency services are currently attending the scene of a two vehicle collision between Kerrykeel and Portsalon. The collision happened at around 4pm this afternoon. More to follow.

  Donegal Couny Council wish to advise the following in relation to issues arising for flood hit areas. The Quigleys point to Muff road is expected to be re- open at 6pm this evening on a single lane/traffic lights basis. We continue to ask that everyone travelling on the roads in North Donegal takes due

  It’s emerged that Milford Gardai are working in fear due to a lack of a patrol van at the station. The Irish Independent is reporting today that at present, Gardai there have to transport criminals in the patrol car with reports from officer that they are suffering an increase of verbal and physical abuse.

  Serious concern has been raised over the school transport system from Letterkenny to Milford with 17 students in limbo as to whether or not they have a place on the school bus this coming September. Parents claim they had been allocated a seat on the bus where told this week that was not the

The Department of Social Protection has activated its humanitarian assistance fund for Donegal residents. It follows devastating flooding earlier this week which has destroyed bridges and washed away roads. However the Department has not released details of how much money has been made available. Government Chief Whip Joe Mc Hugh has been visiting Inishowen with

Social Protection Minister Regina Doherty says her department is working to provide immediate financial supports to families and individuals affected by the severe weather and flooding in Donegal. The department has activated its Humanitarian Assistance Scheme which is available to assist people whose homes are damaged by flooding and who are not in a position to meet costs for essential

Due to the current closure of the Quigleys Point to Muff road, the Foyle Ferry Service running between Greencastle & Macgilligan will be running an extended service today until 10pm to facilitate the travel needs of cars and lorries travelling in those directions. Donegal County Council says further updates on the status of this road

The IFA in Donegal says it will take some time before the extent of the devastation to farms in the county is known. County Donegal Vice Chair Brendan Mc Laughlin says the first priority is people who have lost their homes, and now it’s time to begin assessing the other flood damage. He says the IFA

The Government’s expected to announce emergency funding for flood victims in the North West this morning. At least 250 homes have been affected with 20 to 30 people in emergency accommodation following the unprecedented rainfall on Tuesday night. Bridges have collapsed and roads have been washed away with a major clean up operation now underway.

The North West’s three SDLP MLAs have written to other party leaders calling for urgent action to extend the Emergency Financial Assistance scheme for flood victims in Derry and Tyrone. Last evening, the Department for Communities confirmed that the scheme is open, and does not require ministerial sign-off, it is our belief that this scheme

Over 70mm of rainfall fell on Tuesday night over a 9 hour period causing mass destruction across the North West, with the Inishowen Penninsula the worst hit area. A special meeting of the Inishowen Municipal District takes place today to discuss the devastation and prepare detailed funding applications and submissions. The flash flooding gutted hundreds

There are calls for the Government to adopt a new approach to flood pervention and relief without delay. Deputy Eugene Murphy says the flash flooding that devastated the North West on Tuesday night highlights our unpreparedness to deal with the changing climate. Earlier this year, the Government announced a €200 million investment to tackle flood

The City of Derry Airport has published its revised schedule for Thursday The Airport was extensively damaged on Tuesday night following flash flooding which hit the North West, causing widespread devastation as many homes and businesses were destroyed. The airport was shut on Wednesday with flights having to be cancelled. The airport is due to reopen

Donegal County Council have been working tirelessly throughout the night and most of the day to assess the extensive damage and work towards repairing the county’s infrastructure. It is hoped the Cockhill Bridge and the Drumfree to Clonmany Road will reopen shortly. The Council have now advised that the road between Quigley’s Point and Muff

Hundreds of children in Donegal are now attending pre-school services which are more inclusive and in tune with individual needs. Figures show that 255 Donegal children have received supports including specialised equipment to support learning and development. The data is contained in a review undertaken by Donegal County Childcare which assessed the impact of government

An emergency meeting is due to take place in Carndonagh tomorrow in response to the flooding aftermath in Inishowen. Inishowen Councillors will meet with Council staff tomorrow to assess the significant damage caused to the infrastructure and rivers in the locality. Deputy Mayor of the Inishowen Municipal District Council, Councillor Albert Doherty says they hope

North Donegal experienced very heavy rainfall last night resulting in extensive flooding on our roads. Driving conditions were very difficult and many roads had to be closed temporarily. The Inishowen Peninsula was the worst hit with widespread road closures and properties flooded. Since the rain stopped overnight the Council’s roads staff have been taking stock

A large number of families in Donegal are now homeless after last nights devastating floods. Houses and businesses have been destroyed particularly in the Inishowen area after torrential rain hit the county overnight. Harrowing stories have emerged today after what’s been described as an unprecedented crisis. Speaking on the 10 to 1 show today, Leo

It’s been confirmed that Minister of State for the Office of Public Works and Flood relief will visit the county this evening. He will be joined by Minister Joe McHugh to access the extent of the damage and what government support is needed. Minister McHugh says it is important there is a proper response from

City of Derry Airport has been closed after the building was flooded extensively overnight. As a result, all flights in and out of the airport for today have been cancelled while a major clean-up operation gets underway. For more information, click on the following link: https://www.cityofderryairport.com/ Counties Derry and Tyrone have also been counting the

  Donegal County Council have begun assessing the extensive damage caused by last nights flooding. A number of roads and bridges have been washed away on the Inishowen Peninsula. One of the worst affected routes is the Muff to Greencastle Road, which usually sees large volumes of traffic. Gardaí are advising people not to make

Shocking details are emerging today over the level of devastation across Donegal following last nights flash flooding. A number of farmers in Inishowen have lost animals overnight while some homes and businesses have also suffered severe flood damage. Local Cllr Martin McDermott has been praising the emergency services and says it’s a miracle that nobody

Emergency services were stretched to the limit overnight after many areas in Donegal were hit with severe flooding. Inishowen is said to have been worst affected with the situation there being described as an unprecedented crisis. Some residents in Clonmany had to be rescued from their homes while numerous premises were flooded across the peninsula.

It’s emerged that two additional therapists have been employed at Pieta House in Letterkenny to cope with the rising demand in services. The centre, which provides counselling to those who may be having suicidal thoughts or who have been bereaved by suicide opened its doors just three months ago. Manager of Pieta House in Letterkenny

  A number of roads in the North West remain closed this morning after overnight flash flooding. Donegal County Council are advising to take care this morning when travelling on secondary routes. Extensive damage has been caused to the county’s road network with the Council now assessing damage. The road from Quigleys Point to Carndonagh