NW weather update: Showers to clear by this evening
There’s good news on the weather front for the people of Donegal. Although a Status Yellow rainfall warning is in effect for the county until 6 o’clock this evening, with the possibility of local spot…
Donegal flooding: Yellow rainfall warning in effect as Defence Forces move in
Met Éireann says there’s more bad weather on the way for Donegal. It’s issued a status yellow rainfall warning that’s effective until 6 o’clock this evening. It’s warning of further spells of heavy rain, with…
Spanish award for Grange and Armada Development Association
The Spanish Ambassador to Ireland will officially open a Book of Condolence in Sligo today to the victims of the recent terror attacks in Spain. Cathaoirleach of the County Council Seamus Kilgannon will ask Mr.…
Another rainfall warning in place for the North West until tomorrow
Met Eireann has issued a fresh rainfall warning for Donegal and the North West counties this evening. Around 200 homes were destroyed and roads and bridges were washed away when 80 mm of rain fell…
Irish EU Flood Management Plan due two years ago
A North West Sinn Fein MEP is calling for the government to finally submit a plan to deal with flooding as required under EU legislation. Matt Carthy has made the calls following on from the…
No emergency inhalers available at schools despite introduction of new scheme
More than 10,000 children with asthma in the north west will be returning to school next month. And in most of their schools, there will not be easy access to an asthma inhaler. In Donegal,…
Emergency funding to be provided to Donegal residents
The Department of Social Protection is to provide emergency funds to Donegal residents affected by the flooding. Around 200 homes were destroyed and bridges and roads were washed away when 80 mm or rain fell…
