Live updates: Latest news on Storm Isha from around Donegal

As Storm Isha makes its presence felt across Donegal, the Donegal Live team - with help from our readers - will keep you updated on the latest storm news. Please refresh this page regularly to ensure that you are seeing the latest updates. If you have any information to share, please email us on news@donegallive.ie

Monday Morning: We have started a new thread for updates on closures etc in the aftermath of Storm Isha

Live Updates: Storm Isha aftermath - Monday closures of roads, schools etc

Up to date information on road closures, school and business closures as the Storm Isha clean up operation gets underway

23:22 The road between Donegal Town and Ardara is fully blocked due to a fallen tree

22:56 A tree has fallen close to Glenveagh National Park on the road to Termon

22:54 From the Glenties Community Development Group: We are getting reports that Mullantyboyle bridge is flooded and further blocked by a car, road is impassable, please avoid the area

22:52 Electrical wires are down across from Crana View in Buncrana

22:45 The R254 road is flooded and anyone traveling is urged to approach with caution on the road into Doochary from the Corkscrew

22:42 An ESB pole has broken on the back road in Raphoe near the Castle and ESB wires are on the road

22:41 Garda update: Some ESB lines are down on the R238 Road (Carndonagh to Ballyliffin). The ESB Networks team are currently at the scene assessing the damage and trying to make the necessary repairs. Sparks are flying and the situation is very dangerous. Please avoid that area. Stay at home if at all possible. Stay safe.

22:34 Tree down between Bridgend and Burnfoot, please drive with caution,

22:31 Councillor Michael McClafferty has advised that the Ards road is blocked. A tree has fallen and electric wires are also down in the area

22:29 Roof tiles are coming off a property on the Killymard Road at Drumrooske, Donegal Town

22:14 We have received reports of loose wires down at Apache on Church Road in Glenties

22:13 The Letterkenny to Ramelton Road is blocked between Tara Court and Thorndale due to fallen trees unlikely to be reopened before 2pm tomorrow local diversions are in place

22:11 Latest from Donegal Gardai: "Folks, there is hardly a road in the county at this stage that has not got fallen trees on it. Please do not go out on the roads until the storm has passed unless it is absolutely necessary. Stay indoors and stay safe.

Trees are down at the following locations: Back road from Ballybofey to The Cross; Tree Blocking Road on the Bad Bend just beyond Mulroy College; Carrigart Road, Milford; Tree partially fallen at Woodquarter Cranford (Carrigart - Milford Rd); Tree fallen between the Carrigart Hotel and the Church of Ireland, in Carrigart.

22:08 There is a tree down now, blocking the road at the roundabout at Langs Corner in Ballyshannon

22:03 The weather station at Finner Camp has recorded a gust of 130km/h in the past hour 

22:00 Trees down on Knockhalla Coast Road at Anney

21:58 The Harry Blaney Bridge is closed. Due to gale force winds the Harry Blaney Bridge over Mulroy Bay is now closed to all traffic.

21:53 A tree has fallen at Nurse's Lane in Tooban

21:51 There is a tree down at the Log Cabin pub between Creeslough and Termon.

21:49 Trees down on the Ramelton to Ballyarr Road at Waterfall

21:33 The St Johnston-Raphoe road is now completely impassable, we have been informed

21:32 Milford Gardaí wish to advise of the following. Trees have fallen onto roads at the following locations: Court, Milford (approx 2km kilmacrennan Road out of Milford); Lough Rd, Milford (within 1km of Milford); Gortnavern, Kerrykeel (Kerrykeel- Milford Road); Dungloe (At Pole Road near Acres Chapel); Carrigart - near Service Station on Milford Road.

21:30 Tree down on the Milford Road outside Carrigart and tree down on Lough Road Milford 

21:30 An ESB pole is reported to be sparking at Selacis, Letterbarrow

21:28 Trees and power lines are down close to St Joseph's Community Hospital in Stranorlar

21:27 Burnfoot, Brae Road and Dundrain ares are without water due to the electricity being out

21:24 We have further reports of fallen trees at Lurgybrack in Letterkenny , at McDaid's Pub in Burtonport, on the back road at Lough Eske near Browne's Garage, Upper Dromore in Mountcharles and Altidoo and Frosses road area of Drimarone

21:24 A gust of 140km/h has just been recorded at Sligo Airport within the last hour

20:58 There are reports of both fallen trees and wires at The Roose, Frosses

20:52 A tree has fallen at the Ballyraine House location in Ashlawn, where access in both directions is now impossible

20:46 Almost 26,000 homes in Donegal are now in the black due to power outages caused by the onset of Storm Isha. Over 13,000 homes in west Donegal are without power while there are also large outages in the Lifford, Buncrana and Donegal Town areas

20:46 Another tree has come down on the Thorn Road in Letterkenny

20:45 Update from Donegal County Council: Trees down on Milford Kilmacrennan Road and sections of road flooded

20:44 The Belleek-Ballyshannon road is blocked by a tree while the Cliff Road has several trees fallen. The Dolan's Lane towards Knader is also said to be in a dangerous condition. 

20:43 There is a tree down between the Millpark Hotel and the roundabout in Donegal Town

20:41 A fallen tree has made the Carrigans-Newtowncunningham road extremely dangerous for anyone traveling in the area. The tree has come down close to Scott's Farm

20:28 There are reports now of several fallen trees on the Ramelton road in Letterkenny

20:25 Well over 1,000 homes in the Inishowen area are now without power. The ESB estimate that it could be 6pm on Monday before power is fully restored

20:23 A lamp post has fallen at Ard Colgan in Carndonagh

20:22 There are reports of a fallen tree close to the 'new Daly's' in Lifford

20:18 There are reports of a fallen tree between Milford and Ramelton close to the Ballyare juction

20:12 Glencar Inn, Letterkenny: Due to the weather conditions and for the safety of our staff and customers we are closing at 8:30pm

20.05 Tree down on the Raphoe Convoy, High Road at the Waterfall. Road blocked

19.55 Latest wind speeds: Bundoran 90km/h, Dungloe 86km/h, Malin 101km/h

19.55 Animals in Need have issued advice for owners of pets who may be distressed due to the weather - keep pets indoors, put on background noise, radiate calm, provide distractions

19.53 There is a long tailback of cars on the Ballybofey to Lifford road. Please avoid unnecessary journeys, the Finn Valley area has been particularly hard hit by localised flooding

19.51 A large tree has fallen at Ballymacool, Letterkenny, coming into the estate

19.50 Sunday night's performance of hte Letterkenny Panto in An Grianan has been moved to Monday due to the weather. All tickets will be automatically transferred. Ticket holders can contact An Grianan Box Office for more information

19.38 TFI Local Link Donegal Sligo Leitrim has suspended services for the rest of the day and has thanked all its drivers for their efforts under very challenging conditions 

19.37 Gardaí appeal to people not to travel during Storm Isha unless absolutely necessary

19.35 Kilcar hit by power cuts with 228 premises affected

19.30 ATU has issued the following message for students: "Due to the red weather warning in effect for our region, we strongly urge all students and staff to exercise caution and use their discretion when considering travel to the university. In light of the hazardous conditions expected this evening, we strongly advise against unnecessary travel. Your safety is our top priority, and we want to ensure that everyone takes necessary precautions to avoid any potential risks associated with the severe weather. Campuses, with the exception of St Angela's, will open as scheduled. However, please be aware that St Angela's Campus will experience a delayed opening and will not be accessible until 11 am tomorrow, Monday, 22nd January. This decision has been made to allow for the assessment and mitigation of any potential weather-related risks.
We will continue to monitor weather and road conditions throughout the region and will update you with any changes.

19.25 Around 800 premises without power in the Gortahork area

19.24 Storm Isha's centre is located over the north west of Donegal 

19.24 There is a road closure in place at the North Pole Bar, Drumfries on the Buncrana side and at Cloontagh on the Clonmany side. All HGVs to divert vai Carndonagh

19.23 There is flooding at Glenconwell outside Ardara

19.22 Tjhe road is closed from Bomemaine, Bridgend to Coshquin due to flooding

19.21 More than 1,000 premises are without electricity in the wider Dungloe area

19.19 There is flooding in and around Castlefin

19.18 The road is flooded at Kiltoal, Convoy

19.14 The R238 is closed due to tree fall at Cloghglass between Clonmany and Drumfries

19.07 There is an ESB pole down on the Ramelton road near Woodlands School

19.04 There are reports of flooding on the N14 between Lifford and Letterkenny

19.02 There is a tree down on the Moss Road between Milford and Rathmullan

19.00 Storm Isha has led to power cuts in Derrybeg and Rossnowlagh, and to the closure of the Harry Blaney Bridge. Bus Éireann has not been operating Expressway services in the county since lunchtime