Storm force winds associated with Storm Isha have caused damage to the electricity network across the country with thousands without power in Donegal. There are almost 3,000 premises in the Milford area without power while 1,600 are without electricity in the Creeslough area. In the Rossgeir area near Lifford 1,895 ESB customers are without power, […]
Over 1,000 without power in Dungloe
Over 1,000 premises are without power in Dungloe this evening. 1,057 ESB customers are affected. It comes as Storm Isha passes over the country with a status red wind warning due to come into effect from 9pm in Donegal. Almost 800 are also without power in Gaoth Dobhair and in Kilcar 228 premises are without electricity. […]
Gardaí warn of flooding as Storm Isha arrives
Gardaí in Donegal are warning of flooding across the county as storm Isha arrives. There is flooding at Magherabeg school, Manorcunningham, Kiltoal, Convoy and in and around Castlefinn. A tree is down on the Convoy side of the Kilross junction, Stranorlar. Meanwhile an ESB pole is down on the Ramelton Road, near Woodlands School. “Remember […]
Harry Blaney Bridge closed due to gale force winds
The Harry Blaney Bridge has been closed to all traffic due to gale force winds associated with Storm Isha. A status red wind warning comes into force in Donegal from 9pm this evening until 1am on Monday. Bus Eireann has suspended all services in Donegal between this period. Donegal Gardaí have advised members of the […]
Danu Young Women’s Choir successful in New York
By Dionne Meehan A DONEGAL-based choir were crowned the highest scoring chorus and the only chorus to receive a ‘superior’ rating at The Barbershop Harmony Society’s Midwinter Junior Chorus Festival in New York. When Douglas Carnes moved to Donegal with his wife three years ago, he noticed there was no space for young women to […]
Georgia drama group come to Donegal to learn local accent
by Kate Heaney A TROUPE of American actors who will perform Brian Friel’s Dancing at Lughnasa in Georgia next month made a special trip across the Atlantic to Donegal to perfect their accents for the performance. The group of performing arts students are from LaGrange College in Georgia where they enjoy a thriving theatre programme, […]
Donegal County Council is urging members of the public to take extra care as Storm Isha approaches
A Status Red Wind Warning was issued by Met Éireann this morning and will be in effect in Donegal from 9pm this evening until 1am Monday morning, Storm Isha will bring “very strong southwest winds with severe and damaging gusts” according to Met Éireann creating a risk of large waves along coastal paths, loose debris […]
Juveniles arrested over Rathmullan burglary released without charge
TWO juveniles that were arrested in connection with an armed robbery at a business premises in Rathmullan have been released without charge. At approximately 7pm on Thursday one male entered the premises armed with a knife and threatened staff. In a follow up search, Gardaí arrested two juveniles and recovered the money and weapon. Both […]
National Emergency Coordination Group meet ahead of Storm Isha
THE National Emergency Coordination group has met today with Met Éireann, the OPW, and local authorities including Donegal County Council, to prepare for Storm Isha which is expected to impact Ireland from 5pm. Met Éireann advised that a Status Red Wind Warning for Donegal will be in place between 9pm this evening and 1am tomorrow […]
Red wind warning issued for Donegal
MET Éireann has issued a red wind warning for Donegal due to come into effect this evening. In a statement, Met Éireann say storm Isha will bring extremely “strong” and “gusty” winds with “severe” and “destructive” gusts. This weather warning is valid from 9pm this evening and it will remain in place until Monday, January […]