Icy roads warning
Motorists are urged to drive with caution this morning because of the possibility of ice on roads, particulalrly those that are untreated, such as local narrow roads. Roads around Donegal Town are reported to be bad but gritters are out in the county from 6 o clock this morning. Caution…
Donegal roads money ‘falls short of what’s needed’, says Pat the Cope
A Donegal TD says the roads allocation to the county announced yesterday ‘falls far short’ of expectations and needs. Transport Minister Shane Ross has confirmed grants of €33m for regional and county roads in Donegal this year. However, Fianna Fail Deputy Pat the Cope Gallagher claims about €10m of that…
Care urged on roads as weather warnings still in place
Motorists are urged to drive with care this morning following some heavy rain and strong gusts overnight. Drivers should be on the watchout for flash floods and fallen debris such as branches, especially on minor roads. A Yellow wind warning for the country remains in effect until 9am this morning,…
Updated: Vehicles stuck on treacherous roads in the North West
11am: Gardai say there were a number of minor crashes as a result of the weather this morning in Leitrim, Sligo and south Donegal. The roads have improved but the Authorities are urging people to be careful on all roads today. A Status Yellow Weather Warning for Snow and Ice is in…
Road conditions ‘improved’ but warnings remains in place
Gardai in most areas of the region say road conditions have improved somewhat overnight but Motorists are still urged to drive with care this morning following Storm Fionn. The roads are wet with alot of slush especially in the Manorhamilton area. A snow and ice alert remains in place until…
Storm warning — dangerous conditions as trees fallen on roads throughout region
There are reports of dangerous situations on roads in the region this evening because of fallen trees and debris. A number of trees have fallen on the N59 Sligo to Ballina Road. One is on the Sligo side of Beltra and another at the junction with the road to Coolaney.…
Some roads icy this morning
Caution is being advised on roads throughout the region this morning. With temperatures have fallen below zero in many areas during the night, there is ice on some routes. In North Leitrim, the Kinlough to Manorhamilton road has been particularly slippery while there has been a fall of heavy hail…