Uisce Éireann is making significant progress restoring water supply to Donegal customers. Supply has been returned to approximately 20,000 impacted customers in recent days following the impact of Storm Éowyn. Uisce Éireann’s Damien O’Sullivan explained that while 20,000 Uisce Éireann customers affected in Donegal have seen their supply return, crews are on the ground working […]
Gardaí appeal for witnesses after teen injured in Buncrana e-scooter incident
GARDAÍ are appealing for witnesses after a 13-year-old boy was found unresponsive after a suspected fall from an e-scooter in Buncrana yesterday. Shortly after 4.45pm, gardaí and emergency services were alerted to the serious road traffic incident that occurred on a local road at Linsfort. He was treated at the scene before being transported by […]
Weather: Breezy day with outbreaks of showery rain
TODAY will be breezy with showery outbreaks of rain at first, followed by scattered showers and sunny spells this afternoon. Highest temperatures of 6 to 8 degrees in moderate northwest winds. Tonight, there will be a mix of clear spells and showers, with a slight chance of hail and sleet. Advertisement Frost and some icy […]
Deaths in Donegal, Tuesday morning, January 28
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Kacper Dudek, Lifford and formerly Poland Josephine Doherty, Stranorlar Advertisement Vincent McDaid, Ramelton Madge Fahy, Donegal Town Charles McAleavey, Inver and Emyvale, Co. Monaghan Michael Fox, Garrison and Ballyshannon Sarah McGettigan, Letterkenny and Creeslough Lorraine Wilson, Bruckless Karen Connolly, Sligo and Bundoran Patsy Duffy, Stranorlar Eamonn Harrington, […]
Teenager seriously injured in e-scooter collision
By Dionne MeehanA TEENAGER has been seriously injured in an e-scooter collision in Buncrana. Shortly after 4.45 pm yesterday, Monday, January 27, Gardaí and emergency services were alerted after a 13-year-old male youth was found unresponsive after an apparent fall from an e-scooter on a local road at Linsfort. He was treated at the scene before […]
Funeral arrangements of Kacper Dudek confirmed
By Dionne Meehan THE victim of Friday morning’s road tragedy near Raphoe during Storm Éowyn will be laid to rest on Thursday morning. Kacper Dudek (20), 18 Beechwood Park, Lifford and formerly of Brody, Poland was on his way home from work when a tree fell on his car during heavy winds at Feddyglass, Raphoe, […]
Donegal County Council opens support helpline following Storm Éowyn
IN response to an emerging humanitarian need, Donegal County Council have opened a helpline for those who need support following the impact of Storm Éowyn. The Community Response Support Helpline is available on 1800 832 015 from 9am to 4.30pm this week. The public can also reach us on our dedicated support email humanitarianassistance@donegalcoco.ie Advertisement […]
Home Instead office facing technical issues after Storm Éowyn
THE Home Instead office in Donegal is currently operating with limited power and no broadband as a result of Storm Éowyn. A Home Instead spokesperson said: “Like so many people in Donegal, we have been experiencing challenges brought on by Storm Éowyn. “We appreciate that some of our clients and/or client’s families and loved ones […]
Council say clean-up operation could take days to complete
DONEGAL County Council say the clean-up operation following Friday’s horrific storms could take several days to complete. In a statement, the council said the fall out of Storm Éowyn resulted in fallen trees, utility lines and other debris blocking a substantial number of roads within the county. The council said road crews started the process […]
Storm Éowyn fells iconic Monkey Puzzle Tree at Saint Eunan’s College
By Dionne Meehan SAINT Eunan’s College in Letterkenny had to say a heartfelt farewell to their iconic Monkey Puzzle Tree after it was claimed by Storm Éowyn on Friday evening. The beloved tree stood for over 100 years, watching over the Letterkenny school and the generations of students who walked through their doors. Taking to […]