Major burst to water main impacting east Donegal


Uisce Éireann is working to restore water supply to customers supplied by Lough Mourne Public Water Supply Scheme following a burst to a trunk water main. The burst is causing outages and low pressure for customers in the following areas including: Ballybofey, Stranorlar, Glenfin, Convoy, Drumkeen and surrounding areas. Customers on higher ground at Raphoe […]

Storm Jocelyn slowing ESB restoration efforts


The ESB has warned that the arrival of Storm Jocelyn is slowing their restoration efforts for those who remain without power across the county. At 5:15pm around 24,000 customers who lost electricity supply during Storm Isha remain without power, predominantly in the Northwest. In addition, 14,000 customers have lost supply following the high winds associated […]

Ongoing dispute delays opening of new hospital


The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO) say staffing and clinical governance measures must be in place before it can support the opening of the new community hospital in Ballyshannon. The opening of the new 80-bed hospital is the subject of an ongoing dispute between staff and the HSE, according to the INMO.   The union […]

HSE to meet to discuss future of Donegal counselling services


A MEETING has been scheduled by the HSE with the relevant authorities in relation to the counselling services at the Raphoe Diocesan Pastoral Services. This comes after it was revealed that counselling services coordinated by the Pastoral Centre throughout Donegal might soon cease to exist due to insufficient funding. With these vital services being used […]

Garda recruitment stand in Letterkenny


Gardaí from the Community Policing Unit in Letterkenny will hold an information stand at Letterkenny Shopping Centre on Wednesday between 1pm and 3pm in relation to the latest recruitment campaign. Members of the force will be present to answer any questions the public may have. “Please do call in to have a chat with us […]

UPDATE: Appeal to property owners to check for damage ahead of further winds


Property owners are being urged to check their buildings for structural damage and to secure any loose material ahead of the onset of Storm Jocelyn on Tuesday evening. Landowners are also asked to check trees on their land. It comes as Donegal County Council is warning of the possibility of further trees falling over the […]

Uisce Éireann working on water outages across Donegal with 13 supplies impacted


Uisce Éireann crews are working to restore water supplies in many parts of Donegal that have been impacted by Storm Isha. The utility company said a number of their plants and pumping stations have been impacted by power outages or poor raw water quality due to flooding. There are currently thirteen supplies impacted across Donegal. […]

Road blocked after tin roof blows off factory


A road in west Donegal is blocked after a roof blew off a factory. The Purt Road between Burtonport and Lackenagh is impassable at the factories due to the tin roof blowing off a premises in that area. Meanwhile the road at Altnagapple, Ardara is currently blocked due to a fallen tree and the L6243 […]

Thunderstorm warning issued


A WARNING for thunderstorms has been issued for Donegal with hail and heavy downpours expected. The status yellow warning will remain in place until 6pm this evening (Monday). Met Eireann has waned of localised spot flooding and difficult travelling conditions. Meanwhile the Harry Blaney Bridge over Mulroy Bay is closed to High Sided Vehicles due […]