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Be Bright, Be Seen, Be Safe 26.10.26
Everyone is urged to stay visible on the roads this winter



Donegal County Council and the Donegal Road Safety Working Group are calling on road users to take simple steps to improve visibility and help make journeys safer during the darker winter months as part of the ‘Be Bright, Be Seen, Be Safe’ road safety campaign.

As evenings grow darker and daylight hours shorten, pedestrians, runners, cyclists and e-scooter users are encouraged to remain visible on the roads. Wearing bright, fluorescent, reflective and high visibility clothing, can help other road users to see them more easily.

Drivers also have an important role to play, and are encouraged to use dipped headlights when appropriate, reduce speed to suit the road and weather conditions and remain alert to the presence of pedestrians, cyclists and other vulnerable road users. Particular care is needed on rural roads and in conditions of poor visibility.

Schools, sports clubs, community groups and businesses in Inishowen are being urged to support the initiative by encouraging their members to get involved and share these road safety messages:

• Be Bright and Be Seen: Wear fluorescent, high visibility and reflective materials.
• Use appropriate lighting: Ensure Bicycles and other vehicles have appropriate lights and reflectors and keep them in good working order.
• Slow down and stay alert: Drive at a speed appropriate to the conditions and remain aware of other road users.
• Take extra care: Be particularly vigilant during periods of reduced daylight or poor weather conditions.

To assist members of the public to support the campaign, a limited supply of high visibility vests for individuals are available free of charge to members of the public at the Public Service Centre in Carndonagh, while stocks last.

The Road Safety Authority have road safety and high visibility materials that can be ordered online by schools, third-level institutions and community groups for events, which are available through their website www.rsa.ie/road-safety .

Civil Defence ready to help 26.10.26

In the aftermath of Storm Boela and the continued power outages across the county, Donegal County Council is advising that trained volunteers from its Civil Defence service are available to provide humanitarian assistance to those in need during this challenging period.

Older people and vulnerable individuals who require essential support or assistance collecting essential medical supplies are advised to contact Donegal Civil Defence. During this challenging time Donegal Civil Defence aims to provide practical assistance to those most affected by the Storm and ongoing power outages.

Anyone requiring essential assistance is encouraged to contact:
• Donegal Civil Defence - 074 91 75665.

Members of the public are also encouraged to check on older neighbours and vulnerable individuals who may need support during this time.

Water supplies impacted by Storm Boelo 26.10.26

Uisce Éireann is working to restore normal water supply to homes and businesses in parts of Inishowen as a result of the impacts of Storm Boelo on water treatment infrastructure.

Customers in Culdaff and Fahan as well as customers in south Inishowen supplied by Dooish reservoir may experience a loss of pressure or an interruption to supply as a result. Uisce Éireann says that every effort is being made to restore a full water supply as quickly as possible.

Uisce Éireann encourages customers to stay informed by visiting www.water.ie or calling their customer care team on 1800 278 278.

Buncrana Tidy Towns 26.10.26

Buncrana Tidy Towns has been announced as the regional runner-up in the North-West and West Region of the Waters and Communities Special Award 2026 at the SuperValu TidyTowns awards ceremony held in Croke Park on Friday, 23rd October.

The group has been awarded €500 for their work to improve water quality in their local community.

Buncrana Tidy Towns is an active volunteer group in Donegal that works year-round to maintain, clean, and improve the seaside town on the Inishowen Peninsula. The "Seeds of Change: Stream to Shore" initiative was a collaborative environmental project delivered by Buncrana Tidy Towns, the Mill River Conservation Group, local volunteers, and youth in 2026. It connected the Mill River catchment to the Lough Swilly coastal environment to promote biodiversity protection and responsible water stewardship.

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