By Róise Collins THE third victim of Friday night’s horrific fatal collision in Castlefinn will be laid to rest tomorrow. Samuel Hunter of Murlog, Lifford (formerly of Cranford, Milford) was one of five people involved in the two-vehicle road traffic collision in which two others died. Advertisement Mr Hunter, who was in his 70s, sustained serious […]
Castlefin to benefit from €€8.9m housing project
By Paul McElwee CASTLEFIN is to receive a welcome social housing boost with the news that 34 housing units are to be erected in the town. The €8.9 million project, situated at Raphoe Road, has already seen ground works begin following the contract being signed by Chairman of Habinteg Housing Association Packie Keeney. Advertisement Funding […]
Convicted Castlefin rapist jailed for stalking
A CONVICTED Castlefin rapist has been jailed for nine months after pleading guilty to stalking a Tyrone mother. Desmond Leitch (36), of Skelpy, Castlefin, was sentenced at Strabane Magistrates Court for committing the offence on dates between May 21 and May 23. In her sentencing remarks, District Judge Alana McSorley observed that it had been a ‘calculated and sinister’ offence […]
Convicted rapist refused bail for alleged ‘sinister’ stalking of woman
A convicted rapist awaiting trial for similar matters has been remanded in custody after allegedly stalking a woman by “pursuing her over a number of days, culminating in him arriving at her home.” Desmond Leitch (36) whose address was given as Castlefin, Lifford is accused of engaging in conduct amounting to harassment and stalking of the complainant between […]
RUC officer’s memorial now in a safe place
THE memorial stone placed on the grave of murdered RUC man John Doherty on the fiftieth anniversary of his death, which was then stolen, defaced and put back, has now been cleaned and is securely displayed in a British Legion Hall. Mr Doherty, was shot dead while visiting his mother in Lifford in 1973. A […]
Calls for immediate inspection of all fire hydrants
by Louise Doyle UISCE Éireann is being urged to carry out an immediate inspection of all fire hydrants in Letterkenny. Tomorrow’s meeting of Letterkenny-Milford MD will be told that an urgent probe of all fire hydrants in Letterkenny must be carried out without delay. Advertisement Councillor Gerry McMonagle will table a motion calling on the national […]
Community support helps Tinney’s Bar ‘rise from the ashes’
BY JEROME HUGHES THE proprietor of fire-damaged Tinney’s Bar in Castlefin has been told the landmark building will have to be demolished unless a roof is constructed without further delay. Established in 1891, the bar was a cornerstone of the tight-knit community until a devastating fire broke out last month, on March 10. Advertisement “Because […]
Fresh appeal after theft from Castlefinn grave
The memorial plaque and wreath were stolen from the grave of John Doherty (31), who is laid to rest in St Mary’s Cemetery.
Flood victims are living on the edge – council told
By Emma Ryan PEOPLE of Raphoe and Castlefin are “living on the edge” during periods of heavy rain as concerns remain over flooding. It comes as heavy rain battered the county last week as Storm Agnes brought torrential rain and strong winds. Advertisement In July, residents in East Donegal had their homes and businesses destroyed due […]
Huge demand for Castlefinn school uniform swap shop
THE organiser of the uniform pop-up shop in Castlefinn believes the initiative should be replicated across the county due to the great demand for back to school support. The Castlefinn Uniform Swap Shop, a pop-up school uniform exchange, was held in the Mary’s Hall, Castlefinn on Sunday and a queue formed outside the door before […]