MAYOR of the Leterkenny Milford Municipal District, Donal Kelly, has expressed his frustration that Donegal County Council cannot find €120,000 to carry out the necessary works to prevent further flooding in Glenswilly. “Address this issue once and for all otherwise it will happen again without a shadow of a doubt. There is a school beside […]
‘Why the silence on key report into hospital flooding?’
FRUSTRATIONS are mounting over the continued absence of the publication of a report into flooding at Letterkenny’s hospital. A state of emergency had been declared following flooding in July 2013, which caused more than €25 million of damage at the hospital when a local drain burst its banks. The facility’s emergency, radiology, outpatient, medical records […]
Twin Towns flood defence gets ‘planning’
PLANS for flood defence works for the Twin Towns have been granted by An Bord Pleanála following an application by Donegal County Council. The mitigation measures for Ballybofey and Stranorlar will be erected behind the flood embankments on the River Finn. The works include the construction of two storm manholes and two pump hardstands for […]
Major flooding coming to a road near you
A leading climate research group has produced a series of maps detailing the harsh reality of how Donegal could be impacted by rising sea levels.
Residents deploy sandbags as flooding threatens homes
RESIDENTS living at Letterkenny’s Ballymacool area say it is only a matter of time before their homes are badly damaged by flooding. A prolonged downpour on Tuesday night caused water to build up dangerously close to front doors along Charlie Daly Terrace and nearby Swilly View Terrace. People living there say the threat of flooding […]
Almost €300,000 for Letterkenny flood relief schemes
LETTERKENNY is set to receive almost €300,000 in funding for flood defence pipes and culverts, it has been announced today. The announcement comes on the back of talks between Mayor of Letterkenny Cllr Jimmy Kavanagh (FG), Minister Joe McHugh and Minister Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran. The two schemes at Oatfield Terrace and the Circular Road are […]
Status orange weather warning remains in place today
Advertisement A status orange weather warning remains in place for Donegal as Storm Eleanor makes her departure from Ireland. Over 1000 homes were without power in Inishowen for a number of hours yesterday evening as strong gales and heavy rain swept the peninsula, however power has since been restored. Some 36 homes […]
Plans for Minister ‘Boxer’ Moran to visit Donegal
THERE are plans for Minister of State for the Office of Public Works and Flood Relief Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran to visit Donegal early next week. A spokesperson for Minister Moran’s Department confirmed that a visit is planned to examine the flood relief progress in Inishowen either on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday. They said the Department is […]
Council update on South Donegal floods
As a result of the extended period of heavy rainfall experienced yesterday, 4th October 2017, Donegal County Council’s Road’s crews responded to reports of flooding at a number of locations in Killybegs and the surrounding areas. The Council’s Roads Service received it’s first call at 6pm and our crews were on the ground from […]
South Donegal devastated by floods
South Donegal has been hit with a ‘disastourous’ flood following heavy rainfall and a high tide yesterday evening. Homes, businesses and a primary school in Killybegs were all seriously effected. Donegal County Council and the Fire Service were assisting the public from around 6pm yesterday. Advertisement Fintra Primary School were helped by local residents to […]