Over 100 homes in Donegal are now without electricity as Storm Ophelia bears down on the north west. Properties in…
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LIVE: Cancellations and Closures in Donegal, Tuesday 17th October
by Rachel McLaughlin 7 years agoSchools, services and businesses have announced they will be closed on Tuesday 17th October in the aftermath of the severe…
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All Donegal ETB schools, Further Education and Training Centres, crèches, Gartan Outdoor Education and Training centre and the music service…
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Another tragic death has occurred as ex-Hurricane Ophelia hits Ireland. A man in his 30s has died in Ballybrado, Cahir,…
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North west not expected to bear the brunt of Storm Ophelia – forecasters
by Rachel McLaughlin 7 years agoIrish meteorologist Gerry Murphy has said the north west of Ireland is not expected to face the worst of the…
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Donegal County Council establishes Ophelia Crisis Management plans
by Rachel McLaughlin 7 years agoDonegal County Council has established Crisis Management arrangements from its Headquarters in Lifford ahead of the arrival of Hurricane Ophelia.…
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For the day that’s in it: McElhinneys offer ‘Stay Safe’ discount code
by Rachel McLaughlin 7 years agoMcElhinneys of Ballybofey are due to close their doors for the arrival of Hurricane Ophelia, but have introduced a storm…
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Hurricane Ophelia is forecast to track up across Ireland today and bring severe gusts to all areas. West and north…
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‘This is the real thing and people need to be ready’ – McHugh TD
by Rachel McLaughlin 7 years agoGovernment Chief Whip Joe McHugh has urged people in the county to stay indoors and take all necessary precautions as…
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LIVE: Hurricane Ophelia cancellations and closures across Donegal and nationwide
by Rachel McLaughlin 7 years agoSchools, services and businesses have closed today (Monday 16th Oct) in light of incoming severe weather from ex-hurricane Ophelia. Donegal…
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DMG Motors has offered to help people in any way they can as Hurricane Ophelia is set to strike Ireland…
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Checklist: Staying safe during tomorrow’s storm
by Elaine McCallig 7 years agoMet Eireann has issued a Status Red warning for all of Ireland ahead of Hurricane Ophelia’s arrival tomorrow. All schools…
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“If Inishowen is flooded again, we’ll be more prepared”
by Elaine McCallig 7 years agoIn light of this afternoon’s rainfall warning from Met Éireann, people in Inishowen have highlighted their concern over the region’s…
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Donegal Airport: All of tomorrow’s flights except one cancelled due to weather warning
by Elaine McCallig 7 years agoAll but one of the scheduled flights due to pass through Donegal Aiport tomorrow have been cancelled in light of…
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Hurricane Ophelia: Status Orange wind and rainfall warning for Donegal
by Elaine McCallig 7 years agoMet Éireann has this afternoon amended their warnings to include more counties as Hurricane Ophelia approaches the south west of Ireland.…
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Animals in Need issue pet safety advice as Hurricane Ophelia approaches Ireland
by Elaine McCallig 7 years agoWith Hurricane Ophelia on its way to Donegal, Animals In Need Donegal (AIN) have issued an appeal encouraging people to…
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Ireland braces for Hurricane Ophelia, most severe cyclone in 50 years
by Elaine McCallig 7 years agoIreland is beginning to brace itself for Hurricane Ophelia, the worst storm to hit our shores since Hurricane Debbie in…
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National Emergency Group to meet to plan for fall-out of Hurricane Ophelia
by Stephen Maguire 7 years agoThe National Emergency Co-ordination Group will meet tomorrow (Sunday) to discuss preparations to cope with the storm due to hit…
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Storm Update: Bus Eireann warns it will pull school transport if warning increases
by Stephen Maguire 7 years agoSchool children across Donegal could be without school transport on Monday after Bus Eireann warned it will pull services if…
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Homeowners warned to take care as end of Hurricane Ophelia to lash Ireland
by Stephen Maguire 7 years agoHomeowners across Donegal have been warned of taking extra care as Ireland is at threat of “very high impact” weather…