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

Storm Isha is without doubt one of the most damaging storms ever witnessed in Donegal. As the cleanup operation gets underway, the Donegal Live newsteam will bring you news of updates of which schools are closed and which are open, as well as road closures, business closures etc. Please email any relevant information to us at news@donegallive.ie

Ard Patrick in Glenties, sent by Sharon Sweeny Lynch

13.46 The R245 Letterkenny to Ramelton road will be closed until 5pm to allow for works to be completed to make road safe

12.40 From ESB:  Storm force winds associated with Storm Isha have caused significant damage to the electricity network across the country with over 155,000 homes, farms and businesses (as of 12:35pm) remaining without power. At 6.30am this morning, approximately 235,000 customers were without power. The main areas impacted are predominantly in the Northwest including counties Donegal, Sligo, Mayo, Leitrim and Cavan The damage is mainly attributable to fallen trees on overhead lines as a result of the high winds. All available ESB Networks resources are now deployed, along with assistance from partner contractors. Crews are currently in the process of assessing damage, making the network safe and repairing electricity supply where safe to do so.

12.04 Ards Friary Road is currently blocked with fallen trees

12.00 N56 Road at The Nick, Ardara and between Glenties/Ardara has trees down but both passable with care.

11.43 The oifigeach Pleanála Teanga on Tory Island, Noeleen Ní Cholla said that work is ongoing on the island to get power back. The electricity went out last night at around 8pm

11.35 Donegal has an orange weather warning in place for Tuesday

11.30 Bank Walk in Donegal Town looked like this, this morning, photo from Siobhan McGowan

11.25 A fallen tree is partially blocking the N3 between Rockfield National School, Ballyshannon, and Beleek.

11.23 Alert message from Met Eireann: Storm Isha will bring very strong southwest-to-west winds with severe and damaging gusts. Impacts Large coastal waves with wave overtopping, Very difficult travelling conditions, Fallen trees, Damage to power lines

The iconic tree at O'Donnell Park in Letterkenny, looking across to Ballymacool, is no more, as Geraldine Diver sent

11.06 The tree that was blocking the Ballydevitt road at the Mill Park Hotel in Donegal Town has been removed

10.50 Milford Garda Station phone lines have been restored

10.34 R236 Castletown Bends open again

10.34 Electrical are off the poles at Benault, Inch. People are advised to exercise extreme caution as the cables are still connected. Branches are lying on nearby roads

10.30 Convoy to Glenmaquin Rd blocked due to fallen tree

10.30 R238 at Ard Colgan, Carndonagh is blocked. ESB wires down. Diversion via Moss road and Corvish Road

10.30 Toberslane, Carrigans L8411 road is blocked - Tree and ESB/Eircom wires down.

10.30 The Road between Ballyare Bridge and Milford is blocked at Tully Mountain due to fallen tree and ESB power lines being down

10.30 Tree caught on ESB wire on the Knader Road, Ballyshannon L-2485-1

10.27: From Ballybofey and Stranorlar Chamber of Commerce: The BASE digihub is open today should anyone need a desk

10.20 From McGinley Coaches: All coach services operating as normal this morning. Unfortunately we have no power in our offices and our phone lines are down due to hte storm, therefore we are not contactable at present. We willkeep you updaed via our Facebook page. 

10.19 Flight from Donegal to Dublin cancelled. Please check with the provider or airport for the status of upcoming flights

10.18 There are two trees handing across the road on Drumboe Avenue, one above the graveyard and one below it. 

10.18 Wires down just before the entrance to theschool. One the main Ballybofey to Glenfin road just before Barney Logue's Bridge there is a wire hanging across the road, which is particularly dangerous for any vehicle higher than a car.

10.12 From Milford Gardaí: There is an issue with the phone lines at Milford Garda Station today. Should you wish to report an emergency, please call 999 or 112. In all other instances you may call Letterkenny Garda Station on 074 9167100. Sorry for any inconvenience caused.

9.50 Highland Radio off air due to power outage

9.50 Road blocked by a fallen tree at Willowhill Garden Centre, Fahan

9.49 Tree and branches onteh Gransha Road in Buncrana on the way down from Trillick. The road is passable but please drive with caution

9.45 Little Dreamers Creche is closed this morning - check for updates

9.45 Crana College is open

9.45 PCC Falcarragh is closed

9.45 Pobalscoil na Rosann is closed

9.45 Drummond NS is closed

9.37 Donegal Railway Heritage Museum: We are closed today due to the continuing stormy weather, resulting in trees down and electricity off large parts of Donegal, but will be open again tomorrow. Stay safe!

9.36 Donegal Town Credit Union to remain closed

9.35 Tens of thousands of homes and businesses still without power as ESB Networks crews work to restore power

9.28 Tree down partially blocking the road at Rossylongan

9.27 Tree down blocking the Drummeney road (L-6675-1)

9.27 Tree down at the Heney's (L1955-2) blocking the road to Harvey's point

9.27 Magh Ene College and St Macartan's NS in Bundoran are open

9.27 Niall Mór NS in Killybegs is open

9.26 Tree down on the Bank Walk, Donegal Town

9.26 Fallen tree blocking the road at Drumcliffe Terrace, Donegal Town

9.25 St Baithins NS, St Johnston is closed

9.25 Ray NS in Manorcunningham is closed

9.25 Glenswilly National School is closed

9.24 Both Wonder Years childcare facilities closed for now and will give an update at 10am

9.24 Rathdonnell NS is closed

9.23 Coláiste Cholmcille, Ballyshannon is closed 

9.23 Scoil Bhride Convoy is closed

9.22 Castletown NS is closed

9.22 St Columba's Stranorlar is open

9.21 Little Angels Letterkenny: We have some broken windows and superficial damage. We will be open today for all pupils except those in Educate Together classrooms. Please be aware that some buses may not operate.

9.21 CCS Cardnonagh is closed

9.20 St Gabriel's Preschool is closed due to power outage

9.18 Ballyraine NS is open

9.18 Scoil Íosagáin, Buncrana is open

9.18 Gaelscoil Adhmhnáin is open

9.16 Lurgybrack NS is closed

9.15 Loreto Milford is open

9.14 Creeslough NS is expected to open at 11am

9.14 Scoil Cholmcille, Letterkenny is closed

9.14 Scoil Mhuire, Ramelton is closed

9.14 The Learning Tree, Kilmacrennan is closed

9.14 Drumkeen NS and Drumkeen Community Childcare are closed

9.13 Kilmacrennan NS is closed

9.13 Illistrin school is closed

9.13 St Eunan's College is closed

9.12 Mulroy College is closed due to power outage

9.11 Deele College remains closed due to power outage

9.11 Letterkenny Community Childcare Centre is closed

9.11 Loreto Letterkenny is closed

9.10 Shining Stars Montessori closed today due to power outage

9.10 Trentagh NS remains closed due to a power outage.

9.09 Errigal College is open

9.08 McGettigan Travel has cancelled its school transport run in Letterkenny

9.06 Bluestack Special Needs Foundation: Good morning all. We hope you are all safe after that terrible night. We have made a decision to close our offices today for the safety of our staff and members who travel. We do not know when the electricity will return but estimates are not before 6 pm today. The following will be closed today
-The Bluestack Shack
-Afterschool
-The Choir Practice
-Training and Progression
-The office and building
Stay safe everyone

9.05 Letterkenny Educate Together is closed

9.01 Road blocked due to fallen tree at Carricknagore road (L5555)

9.00 N15 partially blocked between Stranorlar and Killygordon, passable with care. Road crews on site

8.55 The famous tree at O'Donnell park has been claimed by Storm Isha

8.54 Fallen tree on the road between Tullyearl Junction and Donegal Town - passable but drive with caution

8.53 N15 - Murvagh junction to Laghey, fallen branches in the hard shoulder

8.53 The N56 at Stragar North near Molloy's fish factory is blocked dur to a fallen tree

8.53 Fallen tree on the N15 at Ballymagroarty Scotch partially blocking the hard shoulder

8.52 A tree has fallen on the hard shoulder at Behy.

8.51  The following ETB Further Education and Training Centres are closed due to power cuts:
- Donegal Youthreach in Ballyshannon, Buncrana and Gort an Choirce
- FET Centre Ballyshannon
- FET Centre Gort an Choirce

8.49 The following ETB Post-Primary schools are closed due to power cuts:
- Abbey Vocational School 
- Coláiste Chineál Eoghain
- Coláiste na Carraige
- Coláiste Pobail Cholmcille, Oileán Thoraí
- Deele College Raphoe
- Mulroy College, Milford

8.49 R252 partially blocked due to several trees down between Brockagh and Glenfin GAA. Passable with care. Road crews on site

8.48 Tree blocking the L2175 in Ballintra near Robertson National School

8.48 R264 partially blocked between Ballindrait and Murlog due to fallen tree. Passable with care

8.48 R236 at Castletown bends blocked due to several trees down

8.48 ESB wires are down on Sheeps Lane Raphoe. The road is closed and should be avoided until made safe

8.48 Road has reopened at R238 between Burnfoot and Bridgend. Please drive carefully

8.48 Road between Burnfoot and Birdstown closed due to fallen trees. Divert Via 19th Hole toward Muff

8.47 Lettercran Road (L8065) is blocked due to a fallen tree.

8.46 The Ballydevitt road (L1845-4) near the Mill Park Hotel in Donegal Town is blocked due to a fallen tree

8.45 Ramelton to Kilmacrennan Road Blocked at Waterfall Road Junction 

8.44 Letterkenny To Ramelton Road Blocked at Magherenn some trees down on diversion routes avoid area if possible

8.43 The Rathmullan to Ray road is blocked and unpassible at Holymount will not be cleared until later in the day

8.42 Moderate Weather Alert issued: Very strong and gusty westerly winds. Potential impacts: Large coastal waves with wave overtopping, difficult travelling conditions, debris, loose objects displaced

8.40 Despite their being no electricity, 10am Mass will take place in Stranorlar as usual. Those who are coming are asked to bring a flashlight and to take care when out and about

8.39 Road closed at Lisahully, Ballyshannon

8.38 Rockfield NS, Ballyshannon closed to due power being off and difficult road conditions

8.25 Due to structural damage, the Finn Valley Centre will be closed this morning. Management will update later today

8.25 Bus Eireann Services have resumed