by Louise Doyle UISCE Éireann is being urged to carry out an immediate inspection of all fire hydrants in Letterkenny. Tomorrow’s meeting of Letterkenny-Milford MD will be told that an urgent probe of all fire hydrants in Letterkenny must be carried out without delay. Advertisement Councillor Gerry McMonagle will table a motion calling on the national […]
Fire hydrants are Irish Water’s responsibility, meeting hears
Cllr Patrick McGowan described as “unbelievable” a section in the CEO’s report that Irish Water are responsible for fire hydrants in the county, at Monday’s Plenary Meeting of Donegal County Council. The Killygordan based councillor described a hydrant at the most recent fire in Castlefinn as being sealed shut. “Half of our fire hydrants are […]
Confusion over which body is responsible for checking fire hydrants
by Kate Heaney THERE is confusion over which body is responsible for checking fire hydrants in Donegal are fit for purpose, it emerged at this week’s meeting of the Letterkenny Milford Municipal District meeting. Cllr Gerry McMonagle raised the motion calling for an immediate inspection of all fire hydrants in the district to ensure they were operational. Advertisement Welcoming Fire […]
Calls for inspection over fire hydrant clog concerns
CALLS are to be made for the immediate inspection of all fire hydrants in Letterkenny to ensure that they are fit for purpose. Concern emerged in December after Donegal Fire Service was alerted to a fire in a two-storey semi detached house in Meadowbank Lane in the town, but struggled to access water due to […]