Over 1,000 premises are without power in Dungloe this evening. 1,057 ESB customers are affected. It comes as Storm Isha passes over the country with a status red wind warning due to come into effect from 9pm in Donegal. Almost 800 are also without power in Gaoth Dobhair and in Kilcar 228 premises are without electricity. […]
Gardaí warn of flooding as Storm Isha arrives
Gardaí in Donegal are warning of flooding across the county as storm Isha arrives. There is flooding at Magherabeg school, Manorcunningham, Kiltoal, Convoy and in and around Castlefinn. A tree is down on the Convoy side of the Kilross junction, Stranorlar. Meanwhile an ESB pole is down on the Ramelton Road, near Woodlands School. “Remember […]
Harry Blaney Bridge closed due to gale force winds
The Harry Blaney Bridge has been closed to all traffic due to gale force winds associated with Storm Isha. A status red wind warning comes into force in Donegal from 9pm this evening until 1am on Monday. Bus Eireann has suspended all services in Donegal between this period. Donegal Gardaí have advised members of the […]
Donegal County Council is urging members of the public to take extra care as Storm Isha approaches
A Status Red Wind Warning was issued by Met Éireann this morning and will be in effect in Donegal from 9pm this evening until 1am Monday morning, Storm Isha will bring “very strong southwest winds with severe and damaging gusts” according to Met Éireann creating a risk of large waves along coastal paths, loose debris […]
National Emergency Coordination Group meet ahead of Storm Isha
THE National Emergency Coordination group has met today with Met Éireann, the OPW, and local authorities including Donegal County Council, to prepare for Storm Isha which is expected to impact Ireland from 5pm. Met Éireann advised that a Status Red Wind Warning for Donegal will be in place between 9pm this evening and 1am tomorrow […]
Road Safety Authority urges caution ahead of Storm Isha
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is asking road users to exercise caution while using the roads on Sunday and Monday as Met Éireann have issued an orange Weather Warning for Storm Isha. Storm Isha will bring very strong southwest to west winds with severe and damaging gusts. The warning will be in place from 5pm […]