A Donegal councilor says last nights extreme flooding could have been avoided
Donegal County Council are warning motorists to avoid the main Letterkenny to Glenties road at Glenswilly due to serious flooding and substantial damage to the road. Met Eireann issued a yellow weather warning for the entire county on Saturday with an orange warning given to 13 counties including the…
Flood Fund activated for uninsured businesses hit by Storm Lorenzo in Donegal Town
A special flood fund has been activated for uninsured businesses that were affected by Storm Lorenzo in Donegal Town. The Minister for Education and Skills Joe McHugh has confirmed the new fund. The emergency response will offer a one-off payment of up to €20,000 for a business that does not…
Residents in Donegal has once again felt the brunt of flooding after Storm Lorenzo
Residents in Donegal has once again felt the brunt of flooding after Storm Lorenzo after a local Cllr claims it could have been prevented. Clarendon Drive which is located along the River Eske, was completely flooded after the banks burst at around 6am on Friday morning and the same thing…
Donegal flooding could have been prevented
The recent flooding in Donegal caused by Storm Lorenzo could have been averted had prevention measure been put in place to help prevent such a disaster. That’s according to Donegal Sinn Fein Councillor Noel Jordan. The Flooding which occurred last Friday has devastating consequences on property, local…
Lorenzo causes flood damage in Donegal
A number of homes have been flooded in Donegal Town in the aftermath Storm Lorenzo There are concerns of further flooding in the New Row area of the Town with the river Eske already high and the tide rising. There is also flooding on the approach road from Laghey to…
Donegal flood allocations are old announcements recycled, claims Pat the Cope
A Donegal TD is claiming money announced today for flood relief in the county are old announcements recycled. Burnfoot is to receive 1.5 million euro while Castlefinn is to get 1.75 million euro. Meanwhile, additional monies are also to be allocated to carry out interim works in Ballybofey and Stranorlar.…
Donegal farmers asked to take part in floods survey
Donegal farmers are being asked to take part in a survey of the damage caused by last month’s floods. The Department of Agriculture has asked Teagasc to carry out a survey of lands to assess the supports required. The Government Chief Whip and Donegal TD Joe McHugh says farmers went…