Rainfall warning
A Status Yellow Rainfall warning is in force for a number of counties, including all those in Connacht, Donegal, Cavan and Monaghan. Met Éireann says there will be heavy rain at times today (Monday) and tomorrow, with a risk of flooding. Rainfall totals of around 30-50mm are expected, possibly higher…
Two weather warnings in place for the North West
The west and north west will experience heavy rain and strong winds over the next 24 hours. Met Eireann has issued two separate warnings that are valid until three o’clock tomorrow morning. The rainfall alert is in place for Donegal, Leitrim, Mayo and Sligo. Meanwhile the wind warning is in…
Another weather warning on the way for Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal
A status yellow rainfall warning has been issued for Donegal, Leitrim, Mayo and Sligo. Met Eireann is forecasting heavy rain and says there is a risk of localised flooding. The warning is valid from three o’clock tomorrow morning until three o’clock on Saturday morning.
Donegal pier car park closed overnight as Storm Ciara “danger to life”
As a precaution by Donegal County Council, Motorists are advised not to park at the pier car park in Donegal Town over night on Saturday and into Sunday morning as the high tide is expected at 5:36am. Warning signs have been erected in the car park to advise motorists that…
Torrential rain causes serious flooding in parts of the north west
Torrential rain has caused serious flooding in many parts of the north west over night. In Sligo, the R287 Sligo to Dromahair Rd, known as the ‘long stretch, is flooded and is not passable to traffic. In the north of the county, the N15 Sligo to Bundoran Road…
(UPDATE: Now includes Donegal] Rain warning issued for Sligo and Leitrim
The status yellow rain warning has been updated to include Co. Donegal along with Sligo and Leitrim. It’s valid until 6pm Monday evening with Met Eireann predicting heavy rain through today and a second spell of heavy rain through the night into Monday. The rain will be heaviest on higher…
Updated: Over 300 homes without power in the North West
ESB update 10am: The ESB is working to restore power to over 200 homes in the North West. Power has been restored in the Ballytivnan area but remains out in many other areas. +++ 8:30am update: The ESB is working to restore power to people in the North West with…