ESB continue to repair faults as yellow wind warning is lifted


Thousands of homes across Donegal were impacted by power outages this afternoon during the status yellow wind warning. While power has been restored to most homes and businesses, ESB are currently working to repair a number of faults including in Glenties and Newtowncunningham. Despite the warning for strong and gusty winds being lifted, Donegal still […]

Yellow weather warning for Donegal


MET Éireann have issued a status yellow rain warning for Donegal. There will be widespread rain which will be heavy at times. The likely impacts include localised flooding, difficult travelling conditions and blocked drains. The warning will be in place from tomorrow (Thursday), October 2 at 6am until Thursday, October 2 at 8pm.

Power outages, flooding and heavy snow across Donegal


Several homes and businesses across Donegal are without power this morning after a night of heavy rain, strong winds and snow showers. There have been power outages right across the county and ESB crews have been working throughout the night in an attempt to restore power to homes and businesses.  In some cases, power has […]

Donegal to escape worst of weather warnings but rainy days still ahead


While Donegal is set to dodge the brunt of the severe weather currently sweeping across the country, we are still in for a few damp days ahead. A series of Status Orange and Yellow rain warnings have been issued for several southern counties today and tomorrow, with Met Éireann predicting the heaviest downpours and potential […]

Sunny days ahead but no heatwave for Donegal says Met Éireann


A Met Éireann spokesperson has confirmed that Donegal, along with the rest of Ireland, will not be experiencing a heatwave in the coming days. While some may have been hoping for scorching temperatures, the weather forecast paints a more moderate picture. “In Met Éireann, a heatwave is defined as 5 consecutive days of 25 degrees […]

Donegal Weather: Night showers but sunshine awaits tomorrow evening


While the evening begins on a relatively dry note, with mild temperatures hovering around 16 degrees, expect the weather to gradually turn wetter as the night progresses. Tomorrow, as the day begins to break around 7 AM, the rain will start to ease, but a light drizzle is likely to persist. The skies will remain […]

Donegal Weather: Brighter days ahead as wet week to end with sunshine


AS the yellow rain warning comes to an end, Donegal can look forward to a slight reprieve from the wet conditions that have drenched the county While the rain may ease up, don’t expect the skies to clear entirely just yet with scattered showers and cloudy spells. This evening will see come light rain around […]