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 […]
Storm Ashley bares its teeth
By Diarmaid Doherty STRONG winds and heavy rain battered most parts of Donegal yesterday and homes and businesses were without power as Storm Ashley bared its teeth across the North West from early in the day. There was heavy flooding on many roads and fallen trees and branches across a number of routes ensured that […]
Power outages expected as Met Éireann escalates Donegal to status Orange Weather Warning
THE county is bracing itself for stormy conditions overnight with heavy winds predicted from midnight tonight (Saturday). The winds could lead to dangerous driving conditions with power outages also predicted. Donegal County Council’s Severe Weather Assessment Team has been activated ahead of the storm and the council is asking road users to minimise their journeys […]