People affected by flooding in Donegal are urged to avail of government funding
The government is urging people affected by the August flooding in Donegal to avail of funding. A hundred and fifty people have been given emergency funding so far since the Inishowen flood devastated peoples homes and businesses last month. The initial money was to provide income for things like food…
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 a potential for 25 to 40mm to fall in 24 hours in County Donegal. The…
Announcement of emergency funding expected for flood victims
The Government’s expected to announce emergency funding for flood victims in Donegal and the North West this morning. At least 250 homes have been affected with 20 to 30 people in emergency accommodation following the unprecedented rainfall on Tuesday night. The Minister responsible Kevin Boxer Moran is visiting the county…
IFA welcomes changes to scheme for flood and coastal protection works
IFA Flood Project Chairman Padraic Joyce has welcomed changes made by outgoing Minister for the Office of Public Works Sean Canney to the Minor Flood Mitigation Works and Coastal Protection funding scheme. Padraic Joyce said IFA raised this issue some time ago and had presented proposals to the Minister. He…
Flood relocation scheme not likely to apply to Drumlonagher in Donegal
A Donegal woman who had to move out of her home after severe flooding says she does not think a new government relocation scheme will apply to people in her area. Mary McGowan was one of the residents badly hit by flooding in Drumlonagher near Donegal Town in November 2015.…