Gardaí have advised that traffic restrictions remain in place following last night’s fatal road collision at Liscooley near Castlefinn. The fatal collision involving two vehicles occurred on the N15 at Liscooley at approximately 10pm. The two male occupants (both in their 30s) from one of these cars were fatally injured. Advertisement A woman and a […]
Two men dead, two people seriously injured following fatal collision near Castlefinn
Two men have died following a road traffic collision near Castlefinn on Friday night. The fatal collision involving two vehicles occurred on the N15 at Liscooley at approximately 10pm. The two male occupants (both in their 30s) from one of these cars were fatally injured. Advertisement A woman and a man (both in their 70s) […]
Donegal prinicpal wins ‘Teacher of the Year’ accolade
A DONEGAL principal, hailed as ‘the best there is’, has scooped ‘Teacher of the Year’ award at a national competition. Gerard O’Kane from Craigtown National School in Carndonagh has received the title of Teacher of the Year, Ireland, in his 48th and final year of teaching. There were 56 children in the school when Gerard first took the […]
Workplace Relations Commission rules in favour of musician
THE Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) ruling in favour of a Castlefinn musician has been described as a “big win for workers’ rights” by a Donegal Independent TD. Deputy Thomas Pringle said he will challenge both the Minister for Finance and the Minister for Social Protection about what they are going to do in light of this […]
Castlefinn’s Ruby (108) is Ireland’s oldest person
By Dionne Meehan CASTLEFINN woman Ruby Druce (108) is now believed to be the oldest person in Ireland. It follows the recent passing of Galway’s Phyllis Furness. Advertisement Ms Furness died in Galway on August 12 after celebrating her 109th birthday on May 23 at Moycullen Nursing Home. After turning 108-years-old on New Year’s Eve, […]
Fundraiser launched for Castlefinn man awaiting heart transplant in US
By Dionne Meehan FUNDRAISING efforts are underway to help a Castlefinn man who is awaiting a heart transplant in America. Kieron McGee moved to America over 20 ago. Advertisement Through his self-determination, hard work and perseverance, he has built his own successful business and is a loving and devoted father to his son Cody. However, […]
Castlefinn woman is Donegal’s newest solicitor
A CASTLEFINN woman has become Donegal’s newest solicitor. Elaine Dullaghan, Carricknashane, Castlefinn, was welcomed to her new role by her fellow practitioners, Judge Éiteáin Cunningham and An Garda Síochána at Letterkenny District Court on Monday. Ms Dullaghan joined Barron O’Donnell LLP, Ballybofey in July 2019 for two weeks experience. Advertisement She continued as a trainee with Barron O’Donnell […]
Donegal officer joins Army Equitation School
A Donegal woman is preparing for a new chapter in her army career after being assigned to the Equitation School of the Irish Defence Forces. Erin Crawford has long had a passion for horses and over the years she has competed both nationally and internationally at a host of top show jumping events. Even at […]
Fire hydrants are Irish Water’s responsibility, meeting hears
Cllr Patrick McGowan described as “unbelievable” a section in the CEO’s report that Irish Water are responsible for fire hydrants in the county, at Monday’s Plenary Meeting of Donegal County Council. The Killygordan based councillor described a hydrant at the most recent fire in Castlefinn as being sealed shut. “Half of our fire hydrants are […]