Live Updates: Storm Darragh leaves a trail of damage across Donegal

Storm Darragh is having a big impact in Donegal and nationally as this highly damaging storm hits the country. Our team will endeavour to keep you informed of the latest news as the storm leads to power cuts, fallen trees, flooding, transport disruptions and event cancellations.

Around 20,000 homes and businesses have been left without power as the storm wrecked havoc throughout the county. 

Please refresh your browser regularly for the latest updates, and if you have any news from your area to share, please email your storm updates or photos to news@donegallive.ie

3.00pm: Boil water notice issued for those on the Lough Anna public water supply. Read the full story here

2:55pm: Today's Merseyside derby between Everton and Liverpool also fell foul of the weather, although Killybegs' Seamus Coleman is making sure an Australian teen's trip to the UK will still bring happy memories

12:50pm: Multiple trees down in the greater Buncrana Area, Sharagore Rd, Stragill Road and Claggan Brae Dunree.

12:46pm: Naomh Padraig, Uisce Chaoin’s All-Ireland Junior Football Championship quarter-final in London has been postponed.

12:16pm: Road Blocked due to fallen tree on the L-7011 at Sladran Buncrana

12:10pm: Road Blocked due to numerous fallen trees on the L-1841 @ Watery Road Inch

12:00pm: Trees Removed on R257 Dore, Gweedore - Road Now Clear

12:00pm: Road Blocked due to fallen tree @ L-7141 Lemacrossan Quigley's Point

11:32am: N56 Tree Removed with Road now clear near Falcarragh -There N56 road near Nomh Fionnan

11:30pm: Storm Darragh update: ESB Networks teams restoring electricity supply to 325,000 impacted customers nationwide

10:56am: L1213 Corveen Road Gweedore - Tree Down and Corveen Road Blocked at Community School

10:31am: Storm Darragh sees blanket postponement of Donegal League Saturday fixtures

10:20am: Road Blocked due to fallen trees @ L-1821 Three Trees Quigley's Point

10:16am: Road Blocked due to fallen tree on the L-7041 @ Fallask Drumfries

10.11am: The road is blocked due to a fallen tree on the L-1301 at Redford, Culdaff

10.11am: The road is blocked due to a fallen tree on the R238-30 at Drumaville Road, Culdaff

10.10am: On the Shore Road, north of Harvey's Point, there are trees down and the road is blocked or partially blocked. 'Advise using an alternative route until cleared later today' is the Council's message

9.57am: Blocked Road, the L-5891 at Bluebell, Culdaff due to a fallen tree and local diversions in place.

9.52am: R264 Road at Raphoe Closed due to fallen ESB wires between the Hardware & Grain and The Mart. Public should avoid fallen wires

9.52am: Trees down along the main Illies road. 'Please divert and drive carefully', the Council says

9.49am: Flooding on Regional Road R239 at Birdstown and Donegal County Council Services are on the way

9.48am: R236 blocked between St. Johnston and Porthall at Maymore due to a fallen tree. A roads crew is en route

9.48am: Trees down along the main Regional Road at Ballyaderowen Derry side of E&I

9.48am: There is a tree down crossing the N56 road near Nomh Fionnan National School in Falcarragh

9.47am: Trees down on Regional Road at Moville Upper Pier. Donegal County Council Service on site, 

9.46am: Trees down along N13 on both hard shoulders around Newtowncunnigham area and Donegal Council Services are on site. Traffic management is in place

9.46am: There is a tree down close to Pobalscoil Ghaoth Dobhair. Councillor Denis McGee says: "Be very careful there are also a lot of loose poles around Magheroarty"

9.20am: Trees are down on at the Bridgend roundabout. Donegal County Council and ESB teams are on site and traffic management is in place. Caution is advised

9.15am: There are trees down along the main road at Umcriam beside Lynch Windows. Donegal County Council staff are at the scene. Motorists are advised to drive carefully

9.10am: Trees down along the main road at Porthaw. Donegal County Council staff are on site. Caution is advised

9.00am: A tree is down on R238 Between Carndonagh and Ballyliffin at Rashenny. Motorists are advised to drive carefully

8.03am: Caution advised on the road between Monellan and Crossroads due to a fallen ESB pole

7.56am: A tree is reported to be down on the dual carriageway between Letterkenny and Manorcunningham. Caution is advised

7.45am: Heavy rainfall caused issues for motorists in many areas, including the N14 at the Dry Arch roundabout and also an area close to the picnic area at Manorcunningham

7.40am: The N56 close to the national school in Falcarragh is blocked due to a fallen tree. Due to health and safety reasons, workers have not yet been permitted to move it. "It will be treated as a matter of urgency when the weather warnings have ended," says Councillor Michael McClafferty

7.35am: The R236 is blocked around the area of the Broad Road in Convoy

7.30am: The R236 is blocked between St. Johnston and the townland of Tullyowen due to a fallen tree

5.09am: Cllr Michael McClafferty has advised:"There’s an Big tree down in Masinass Creeslough. And another at Cloone Creeslough on the N56 on your approach to Creeslough village"

Cllr Brian Carr is advising: "Tree down on Station Road at Mc Loone cars"

Mayor of Donegal Town Pauric Kennedy is advising: "Please be very careful out there tonight..roads blocked with trees..Orbeg Newtown and Glenborin.. hopefully get cleared in morning access is still open on Dummy’s Bridge road"

4.30: Several fallen trees blocking the road at Lough Eske between the Christchurch and the Harvey's Point crossroads 

4.30am: Numerous trees are blocking roads around the county. We will list any that we have are aware of as the storm continues

4am: 20,000 premises hit by power cuts across Donegal. Read more here

2am: Road blocked by fallen tree at the Abbott's side of the Abbey Vocational School

Friday evening: The Harry Blaney Bridge is closed due to high winds and is due to reopen at 8am. 

Friday eveing: Flood warning issued for Pier Car Park in Donegal Town. Read more here

Friday evening: Numerous events are cancelled or postponed due to the storm, including the staging of Shrek in An Grianan Theatre. Saturday's shows are expected to go ahead as planned, with the box office open from 1pm. 

Friday evening: Heavy rainfall leads to much localised flooding, with the Dry Arch Roundabout in Letterkenny among the worst hit at rush hour

Friday afternoon: Bus Eireann cancels Expressway services to and from Donegal as well as much of its local services