Category: Old Donegal

Storm Dudley has made landfall and Donegal is already feeling the effects of it.

Long spells of rain, spot flooding and very strong winds are expected over the next 24 hours.

Motorists are advised to take care on the roads with reports of surface water impacting driving conditions.

Meanwhile, there are a number of trees down on the R254 Doochary to Glendowan Road. Motorists are advised to use alternative routes.

The RNLI in Donegal is encouraging people to exercise extreme caution if visiting the shoreline, especially along exposed cliffs, seafronts and piers with winds expected to hit 90mph.

Lisa Hollingum, RNLI Water Safety Delivery Support said: “The expected storms could make our seas treacherous, increasing the risk for those visiting the coast around Ireland.

In a normal year around, 115 people lose their lives at the coast and we know that more than half of those never intended to be in the water. So, whether you are walking, running or cycling at the coast, please be extra responsible and avoid taking unnecessary risk or entering the water.

In particular, we ask people to stay well back from stormy, wintry seas and cliff edges, check tide times before you go, take a phone with you, and call 999 or 112 and ask for the Coast Guard if you or someone else is in trouble.”

The RNLI’s key water safety advice is:
– Take care if walking near cliffs – be aware of ice and frost, know your route and keep dogs on a lead
– Check weather forecasts and tide times daily
– Take a fully charged phone.
– Check your equipment is in good working order
– Be aware of the conditions and your capabilities
– In an emergency call 999 or 112 and ask for the Coast Guard

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On this week’s Business Matters, Ciaran O’Donnell is joined by Feena McBride, founder of The Arty Fox which produces creative craft boxes for children.

A teacher at Illistrin National School for 16 years, Feena took a career break in 2020 following the birth of her fourth child to devote more time to her business.

Her products were featured on the Late Late Toy Show, and have received glowing reviews in the Irish Times Magazine.

Listen back here:

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Latest figures show workers in Dublin have the highest disposable incomes.

Stats from the CSO for 2019 show after tax Dublin incomes were 3,664 euro higher than the national average of 22,032.

The border and midlands regions had the lowest annual net income levels in 2019, at 18,524 and 17,125 euro.

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The Director of Emergency Services at Donegal County Council is urging people to be on the alert on foot of severe weather warnings issued by Met Éireann.

Storm Dudley will bring long spells of rain, spot flooding and very strong winds over the next 24 hours.

A Status Yellow Wind Warning is in effect for the entire country and is due to last until midday tomorrow.

In Donegal, however, that will upgraded to an orange warning tonight.

Garry Martin has issued some advice to the public and says he and other Council Officials are having a further meeting today on the state of play:

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Regulations mandating facemasks to be worn in shops, public transport and schools are expected to be dropped.

NPHET will meet tomorrow, and is expected to replace the rules with guidance urging people to continue wearing face coverings.

Stranorlar based Dr Denis McAuley chairs the Irish Medical Organisation’s GP Committee – He believes this would be premature.

He spoke to Greg Hughes on the Nine til Noon Show………….

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Storm Dudley will bring long spells of rain, spot flooding and very strong winds over the next 24 hours.

A Status Yellow Wind Warning comes into effect at midday for the entire country and is due to last until the same time tomorrow.

In Donegal, however, that will upgraded to an orange warning tonight.

Gusts of up to 110 kilometres per hour are forecast for exposed coasts and on high ground.

Preparations are being coordinated by the State’s weather response team, which is due to meet again this afternoon.

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Serious concern has been raised over what’s been described as a lack of Gardai to deal with antisocial behaviour in Carndonagh.

It’s understood that there were several incidents in the town over the weekend and Gardai from elsewhere had to be called in to deal with the situation.

Cllr Albert Doherty says he has written to the Superintendent of the Buncrana District about the issue.

Cllr Doherty says they must be adequate resource deployed to the area on a full-time basis:

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The Lyit Ladies Gaelic Football side are through to the semi finals of the Moynihan Cup.

They went to Belfast and beat Queens on Tuesday evening 2-4 to 0-7.

Nadine Friel and Julie Trearty scored the goals for the Letterkenny College while Katie Long scored 0-3 and Aimee McIntyre got the other score.

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Farmers say they’ll hold a further meeting with Dunnes Stores on food prices in the next week.

The retailer’s currently considering proposals put forward yesterday by farmers, who’re concerned at rising production costs.

President of the Irish Farmers Association, Tim Cullinan, believes their asks are reasonable:

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A number of motorists were caught for various offences in Sion Mills yesterday. 

Police monitored traffic in the village following concerns expressed by the community,

Police spoke to a sizeable number of drivers regarding what they have described as ‘minor motoring infractions’.

However, police also detected a number of more serious offences.

These included a motorist using a mobile phone whilst driving through the village, two motorists who thought that 50kmh and 50mph were the same thing, and a motorist detected driving with excess alcohol.

The first three motorists received points and a fine while the fourth will be forfeiting his licence when he appears before the courts.

 

 

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