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 of clearing trees where it was safe to do so on a prioritised basis.
This work will take a number of days to complete.
The Council advise that all National Primary routes have been cleared apart from the N14 Lifford to Letterkenny Road which is blocked near Feddyglass, Raphoe with a road closure in place on the N14 between Lifford and Ballinalecky Crossroads until further notice.
“Diversions are in place via Ballinalecky, Raphoe and Ballindrait. The majority of National Secondary roads and Regional Roads have also been cleared of blockages.”
The Letterkenny to Ramelton Road was closed on Sunday for some time between Woodlands and the Golf Course Road to facilitate the removal of an overhanging wire.
“Power outages are causing issues with traffic signals in various locations,” the spokesperson added.
“If approaching signalised junctions where signals are not working, normal rules of the road will apply such as give way to traffic on your right.”
Donegal Civil Defence, in association with Donegal County Council, are available to provide essential services to the vulnerable in the community during the aftermath of Storm Éowyn.
Calls received will be triaged with medical interventions and home support calls prioritised.
If anyone is in need of assistance, please contact Donegal Civil Defence on 074-9153900
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