Pub blaze: Fire crews had to go two miles for water


By Dionne Meehan FIRE CREWS responding to a major blaze in Castlefinn at the weekend had to travel two miles to access a working fire hydrant, it has been claimed. It’s understood firefighters attending the fire at Tinney’s Bar on Sunday struggled to access water from the nearest hydrant due to low pressure. As a […]


Vandalism of plaque with ira slogans ‘an insult


by Kate Heaney THE return of a memorial plaque stolen from the grave of an RUC man killed 50 years ago near Castlefinn vandalised with pro-IRA slogans has been described as a ‘disgusting action and an insult to the family’. A memorial plaque placed on the grave of the late Detective Constable John Doherty in October, […]


Castlefinn business a “ticking time bomb” due to flooding issue


By Dionne Meehan A CASTLEFINN restaurant has described their business as being a “ticking time bomb” as a result of an on-going flooding issue. Operating in the heart of Castlefinn for the past 35 years, McGlynn’s Restaurant has become a household staple for the locals. Advertisement With many depending on the restaurant for a hot […]


House front door smashed in Castlefinn


GARDAÍ in Castlefinn are investigating an incident of criminal damage after the front door of a house was smashed. The incident of criminal damage occurred on Sunday, December 16, shortly after 8.40pm. Gardaí are appealing for anyone who was in the area between 8pm and 9pm and who had a dash cam to make the […]


Castlefinn boy to represent Donegal on the Toy Show


By Dionne Meehan CASTLEFINN’S Charles Gallagher will be representing Donegal on ‘The Late Late Toy Show’ this Friday night. Charles, who is six-years-old, has been selected out of 4,000 children to appear on a very special segment of this year’s show. Advertisement For the full story check out today’s edition of the Donegal News.   


School fears over tele mast go-ahead


by Louise Doyle THE Board of Management of a Castlefinn school has said the community feels “betrayed” by Donegal County Council after it granted planning permission for a telecommunications mast metres from the building. Those at the helm of St Mary’s National School have lodged an objection to the go-ahead, warning that numerous families have informed them […]


Extension planning go-ahead for Castlefinn Partnership Initiative


DONEGAL County Council has given the green light for a major pharmacy extension in Castlefinn. Applicant Castlefinn Partnership Initiative (CPI) lodged plans with the planning authority in July of this year. Under proposals, the applicant sought planning permission for the construction of a two-storey extension consisting of a ground floor extension to existing pharmacy and créche […]


Collision on Castlefin to Convoy Road


The Castlefin to Convoy Road is currently blocked between Castlefin and Carnowen due to a traffic collision. Local Councillor Gary Doherty advised motorists to avoid the area. He said, “Please use an alternative route if intending to travel on this road. “Hoping that all involved are OK and no serious injuries have occurred.”


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 […]


Council say flooding incidents are becoming an all too common occurrence


By Diarmaid Doherty SENIOR officials in Donegal County Council say the devastating incidents of flooding in parts of East Donegal at the weekend are becoming all too common, and warned they could occur again in any part of Donegal, at any time. Flash-floods on Saturday evening left homes and businesses in Raphoe, Castlefinn, Convoy and […]