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07 Sept 2025

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

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

Fallen tree at the Pier Car park, Donegal Town. PHOTO: Siobhán McNamara

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

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

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