New supports for up to 2,000 disadvantaged students described as a positive step by The Society of St Vincent de Paul (SVP).
Not a single Flood Risk Management Plan provided
THE Government has still not provided a single Flood Risk Management Plan as required under EU Regulations, Sinn Féin MEP for the Midlands North-West, Matt Carthy, has said. “Our solidarity and immediate support must go to those communities, particularly in the North-West who are facing the aftermath of this week’s torrential rainfall. Advertisement “Of course, there […]
Bridge collapse road to remain closed for weeks
THE R240 road in Inishowen where a bridge collapsed during last night’s devastating flooding will remain closed for several weeks.
Fianna Fáil call for emergency funding for flood victims
FIANNA Fáil Spokesperson on Transport, Tourism and Sport Robert Troy TD has called on Minister Shane Ross to make emergency funding available to those impacted by last nights flooding. Advertisement Deputy Troy made the comments as torrential rain overnight led to the collapse of roads and bridges around the county. He said funds […]
OPW Minister to visit Donegal following night of floods
IRISH Government Minister Kevin Moran is on his way to Donegal to assess the damage caused by last night’s flooding.
Clean up operations under way across Donegal
CLEAN up operations are getting under way in many parts of Donegal this morning following a night of heavy flooding. Inishowen appears to have borne the brunt of the devastation with several roads still impassable. Donegal County Council is advising of a number of bridge collapses, including from Quigley’s Point to Carndonagh where the road […]
Thunderstorm activity in Donegal
Met Eireann has issued weather warnings for Donegal as we can expect heavy downpours and thunderstorm activity throughout the rest of the evening. A status orange weather alert for thunder was issued this morning, as well as a status yellow warning for heavy rainfall, as well as local spot flooding. Advertisement Heavy showers and thunder […]
Pieta House hires extra staff to help deal with demand
TWO additional therapists were employed at Pieta House in Letterkenny within a month of it opening to meet the high demand of need.
Two seriously injured in car smash
TWO people have been seriously injured in a road traffic accident that occurred yesterday morning. The smash occurred on the R246 at Tirhomin between Milford and Kerrykeel after 10am on Sunday morning. Advertisement A man and a woman were rushed to Letterkenny University Hospital, before the man was later transferred to Beaumont Hospital, Dublin. […]
No arrests yet as sex assault investigation continues
NO arrests have been made as gardaí in Letterkenny continue to probe an investigation of an alleged assault on a woman in the early hours of yesterday morning.