Live Updates: Storm Darragh leaves a trail of damage across Donegal
We will keep you up to date with power cuts, fallen trees, flooding, travel disruptions and cancellations
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.
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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