Donegal County Council offer advice in the aftermath of Storm Éowyn

While the worst of Storm Éowyn has passed, the public is advised to continue to exercise caution given that further strong winds are forecast for Sunday and a Snow-Ice warning is also in place for the county tonight.   

Further damage to already weakened structures and trees is possible together with dangerous travelling conditions. The public is reminded of the danger of fallen trees as it may be the case that there could be electricity wires tangled up with the tree that will pose a risk to life. 

The following weather warnings have been issued by Met Éireann

Status Yellow - Snow-Ice warning for Donegal, Leitrim, Mayo, Sligo
Met Éireann Weather Warning - Scattered snow showers becoming isolated overnight with icy stretches. Valid: 20:00 Saturday 25/01/2025 to 09:00 Sunday 26/01/2025

Status Yellow - Wind warning for Donegal, Leitrim, Louth, Meath
Met Éireann Weather Warning - Strong and gusty winds
Further damage to already weakened structures and trees. Dangerous travelling conditions. Valid: 11:00 Sunday 26/01/2025 to 18:00 Sunday 26/01/2025

The fall out of Storm Éowyn resulted in fallen trees, utility lines and other debris blocking a substantial number of roads within the county.  Roads crews have started the process of clearing trees where it is safe to do so on a prioritised basis.  This work will take a number of days, running into next week to complete, and updates will be posted on our social media channels and on www.MapAlerter.ie   

The Council advise that all National Primary routes have been cleared apart from the N14 Lifford to Letterkenny Road which is blocked near Feddyglass, Raphoe with a road closure in place on the N14 between Lifford and Ballinalecky Crossroads until further notice.   Diversions are in place via Ballinalecky, Raphoe and Ballindrait. The majority of National Secondary roads and Regional Roads have also been cleared of blockages.

The Letterkenny to Ramelton Road will be closed tomorrow morning between Woodlands and the Golf Course Road to facilitate removal of an overhanging wire.

Power outages are causing issues with traffic signals in various locations.  If approaching signalised junctions where signals are not working, normal rules of the road will apply such as give way to traffic on your right.

Donegal Civil Defence, in association with Donegal County Council, are available to provide essential services, to the vulnerable in the community during the aftermath of Storm Éowyn.  Calls received will be triaged with medical interventions and home support calls prioritised.  If anyone is in need of assistance, please contact Donegal Civil Defence on 074-9153900 

Donegal County Council’s phoneline 074-9153900 will remain open until 5pm this evening (Saturday) and tomorrow (Sunday) from 9am to 5pm to report issues and in addition the public are encouraged to use #EowynDL to report local issues on Facebook or on X(Twitter). For emergencies requiring the assistance of the Fire Service call 999 or 112.  

ESB Networks can be contacted on 1800 372 999 to report emergencies or faults. Use the PowerCheck App to check for reconnection times if your electricity is out.