Forty seven families register as ‘displaced’ following Donegal flooding
47 families have registered with Donegal County Council as being displaced following the floods last week. As the clean up operation continues, the council is assessing families on a case by case basis. Donegal County Council is continuing to help those affected by the devastating floods last week. 47 families…
In Donegal, farmers left with no income after flooding
The vice-chair of the Irish farmers Association in Donegal says some farmers face at least 8 weeks of no income at all following on from last weeks flooding. Brendan McLaughlin says that the impact and scale of the disaster is really only starting to hit people now. He joined the…
Families affected by flooding urged to get in contact with Department
Families and businesses in need of flood relief in Donegal are being urged to get in touch with the Department of Social Protection. More than sixty families have been given financial aid and 40 families are being assisted with new accommodation. However Donegal deputy and Minister of State, Joe McHugh,…
Donegal County Council offices remain open today for flood victims
Donegal County Council offices are remaining open today to help people affected by the flooding. Road repair crews have been working hard to re-open the main routes hit by flood damage. Director of Services with Donegal County Council is John McLoughlin: While the Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed says the…
The Defence Forces are helping victims of flooding in County Donegal today
The Defence Forces have been deployed to help flood victims in Donegal. Troops are supporting Donegal County Council and local communities to clear flood water from their homes and remove debris following severe weather damage on Tuesday. Personnel are helping out in Buncranagh, Clonmany, Carndonagh and Burnfoot today. Taoiseach Leo…
Ministers for Social Protection, Defence and Agriculture due in Donegal
Three more Government Ministers are to visit Donegal today in the aftermath of this week’s flooding. Donegal County Councillors are welcoming the fact that the Minister for Social Protection Regina Doherty, Minister for Defence Paul Kehoe and Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed will meet with Government Chief Whip and TD…
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 flooding, it’s now expected the heavy rain will clear away by this evening. Met Eireann…