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Storm Éowyn claims its first life in Ireland as man dies

Jan 24, 2025 17:51
By Eoghan Murphy
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Storm Éowyn claims its first life in Ireland as man dies

The incident happened in the early hours of this morning at Feddyglass near Raphoe Village.

A man has died after a tree fell on his car in County Donegal.

The incident happened in the early hours of this morning at Feddyglass near Raphoe Village.

Emergency services attended the scene at around 5.30 this morning on the N14 outside Lifford.

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The man was pronounced dead at the scene, and his body remains there at this time.

Work was hampered during Storm Eowyn as Donegal remained under a status red wind warning until 2 o'clock this afternoon.

Gardaí are working with council crews and contractors to remove the man's body from the scene.

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The N14 is still closed this evening and a forensic examination is starting to take place.

Gardaí say investigations are ongoing.

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