More rain forecast as Donegal clean up continues

Met Éireann says there’s more bad weather on the way for Donegal.

It’s issued a status yellow warning which is also in place for counties Galway, Leitrim, Mayo and Sligo.

Albert Doherty – Deputy Mayor of the Innishowen Municipal District – says people are worried

The Army’s been called in to assist with the major clean up operation underway in Donegal.

Members of the Defence Force will arrive in Inishowen at 9 o’clock this morning

Around 250 houses were damaged, while up to 6 bridges and a number of roads were washed away following heavy rainfall on Tuesday night – while more rain is forcast for today.

Minister for Defence Paul Kehoe is visiting the county today – he says the defence forces will work alongside Donegal County Council: