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 […]
Man airlifted from Slieve Leauge
A man was safely rescued and airlifted from Slieve Leauge in south Donegal yesterday afternoon. Malin Head CoOrdination Centre received a 999 call at approximately 2.30pm yesterday advising of a male who had a suspected broken ankle. Advertisement The Coast Guard Helicopter based in Sligo R118 was tasked along with Killybegs Coast Guard. The injured […]
Questions over sea rescue in which Donegal winchman injured
BOTH the Irish Coast Guard and the world’s largest helicopter company have refused to comment on the specifics of a serious incident in which a winchman from Donegal was injured during a daring rescue from a fishing trawler.