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06 Sept 2025

STORM EUNICE: Donegal gardaí issue advice and emergency contact numbers

The storm is expected to bring 'challenging conditions'

Snow Barnesmore Gap SMCN

Blizzards will lead to challenging driving conditions during Storm Eunice PHOTO: Siobhán McNamara

Gardaí in Donegal have issued advice for motorists as well as emergency contact numbers ahead of Storm Eunice.

A garda spokesperson said: "StormEunice will bring challenging and disruptive conditions on Friday and the schools across the county will remain closed.

"A Status Orange - Snow warning has issued for Donegal, Leitrim, Sligo, Mayo, Roscommon, valid from 3am to 3pm on Friday.

"And there is a Status Yellow - Wind, Rain and Snow warning for All of Ireland, valid from 1am to 3pm on Friday.

"Please only travel if absolutely necessary during the period in which the orange warning is in place.

"Contact Gardaí immediately should you become aware of any fallen trees or other obstruction on the roads."

Gardaí can be contacted 24 hours a day at the following stations:
Letterkenny 074 9167100
Buncrana 074 9320540
Milford 074 9153060
Ballyshannon 071 9858530

Gardaí are advising people to please secure all wheelie bins, outdoor furniture, trampolines etc in advance of the storm.

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