Build up of silt blamed for Dunfanaghy flooding


by Evelyn Cullen THE extreme flooding of Dunfanaghy’s Market Square on Sunday evening was a result not only of Storm Ashley, but the failure of the Office of Public Works (OPW) to allow for the removal of the silt and sand that has built up over many years at the old pier, it has been claimed. “The […]

Relief for businesses as they escape damage after flash flooding


THERE was a sigh of relief from businesses in Ramelton as no damage came following yesterday’s flash flooding. As a result of heavy rainfall and high tides, the River Lennon overflowed leaving the Shore Road impassable. Milford Fire Service was called to assist with the heavy flooding which resulted in businesses escaping damage free. Advertisement […]

Public information event for Burnfoot Flood Relief Scheme


A Public Information Day on the Preferred Option for Burnfoot Flood Relief Scheme will take place on November 9 in An Grianan Hotel, Burt. The drop – in event will run from 4pm until 8pm. Members of the project team (from Donegal County Council, the Office of Public Works and consultants, RPS) will be available […]

Over 130 families helped in flood aid


  GOVERNMENT TD Joe McHugh has anounced that 135 people have availed of Stage 1 Humanatarian Aid funding since the Inishowen flood on August 22. Figures given to the Donegal TD by Social Protection Minister Regina Doherty also show that 13 householders have received Stage 2 payments with another 23 payments currently being processed. Advertisement […]

Not a single Flood Risk Management Plan provided


  THE Government has still not provided a single Flood Risk Management Plan as required under EU Regulations, Sinn Féin MEP for the Midlands North-West, Matt Carthy, has said.  “Our solidarity and immediate support must go to those communities, particularly in the North-West who are facing the aftermath of this week’s torrential rainfall. Advertisement “Of course, there […]