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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 […]
Clean up efforts to continue after weekend flooding
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A minimum of 10 commercial premises and eight domestic properties were flooded.
Flash flooding reported across Donegal
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Flash flooding was reported across Donegal last night following torrential rain yesterday afternoon. Raphoe, Castlefinn and surrounding areas were the worst hit, with many homes and businesses impacted by the heavy rainfall. Video footage captured Raphoe and Catlefinn shows emergency services responding to the flooding in both towns. Locals have also been highly praised by […]
Uisce Éireann to deliver new pipeline for Castlefinn community before festive season
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IT’S all systems go for East Donegal with works to replace 4.3km of old water mains in the Liscooley and Castlefinn areas to begin next week. Uisce Éireann, working with Donegal County Council, expects to have crews on the ground within days as they remove the old pipework to ensure a better quality of water […]
Over €30,000 raised to help grant last wish
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By Emma Ryan AN incredible €33,000 has been raised for a terminally-ill Castlefinn woman, whose last wish is to enjoy a family holiday in Florida. Mother-of-four, Leanne Browne, has been battling cancer for the past number of years. Advertisement She was initially diagnosed with breast cancer, and had to undergo a double mastectomy as well […]