Donegal County Council has been advised that the Cabinet has approved the Emergency Humanitarian Flood Scheme to aid eligible businesses impacted by the recent flooding in Donegal on the weekend of the July 22 and 23 2023. Homes and businesses across East Donegal are still recovering from the flash flooding that ravaged local towns at the […]
Government extends supports to Creeslough businesses
The Tánaiste, Leo Varadkar TD, has extended the Emergency Humanitarian Support Scheme for businesses affected by the tragic event in Creeslough on 7 October 2022. “This Scheme was originally established to help businesses with the costs of repairing damage from flooding and weather events, where they could not get insurance through no fault of their […]
Red Cross to hold meeting in Creeslough
A meeting will take place in Creeslough this evening to update the community on the ongoing efforts by the Irish Red Cross to assist those impacted by the tragedy and to finalise a plan to decide how to distribute the funding. It comes after members of the public reported difficulties getting through to the Irish Red […]
Hundreds in Donegal pledge accommodation for fleeing Ukranians
OVER 300 people in Donegal have offered to house Ukranian war refugees, the Red Cross has revealed. An overwhelming outpouring of generosity has seen families and homeowners all over Ireland make space in preparation for those fleeing the horror taking place in Ukraine. The Irish Red Cross is managing a portal where people can offer […]
Funding secured to replace ambulances lost in floods
FUNDING of €137,000 has been secured for the Red Cross in Donegal to replace ambulances lost in the Inishowen floods. Minister Joe McHugh TD (FG) made the announcement today following a meeting with the Minister for Rural and Community Development Michael Ring. After the floods in August the Red Cross headquarters in Muff was badly […]