AN abandoned church in Castlefinn has sold for almost double its original asking price. The 150-year-old Congregational Church of Ireland property, located in the town’s Diamond area, had been on the market for over two years. When it failed to sell estate agent Martin McGowan sent it to auction. It was bought by someone in Dublin […]
Appointment of consultants on flood relief schemes
Donegal County Council, in partnership with the Office of Public Works, have appointed RPS Consulting Engineers Ltd to undertake the engineering and environmental consultancy services for four flood relief schemes in Burnfoot, Castlefinn, Na Dúnaibh and Glenties. A fifth town, An Cheathrú Chaol (Kerrykeel), will also benefit from a flood relief scheme which will […]
One of Donegal’s most historic homes up in flames
A €1.2million historic, country house in Donegal is believed to have been destroyed in an overnight blaze. Donaghmore House, Castlefinn was engulfed by flames last night as three fire tenders from Letterkenny, Stranorlar and Strabane battled the blaze. It is understood the fire was brought under control in the early hours of this morning. Advertisement […]
Missing man from Castlefinn located safe and well
A MAN in his late twenties that was reported missing from Castlefinn in the early hours of this morning has been located. An extensive search was carried out by local Gardai and the Malin Head Coast Guard assisted by helicopter. A Garda Spokesperson said: “The male has been located safe and well. No further assistance […]
Search for missing man in Castlefinn
GARDAI are co-ordinating a search for a man in his late twenties who was reported missing in the early hours of this morning. The Malin Head Coast Guard said they were called out this morning to assist in the search however, their helicopter has now been stood down. A Spokesperson for the Coast Guard said […]
Bringing the house town, to help save an old church
DUE to popular demand, the Castlefinn Drama Group re-stage their production of the hilarious Jimmy Keary play ‘The Maiden Aunt’ on Thursday night.
‘Maiden Aunt’ to tickle Castlefin this weekend
CASTLEFINN Drama Group will present their production of the hilarious Jimmy Keary play ‘The Maiden Aunt’ in St Mary’s Hall this weekend.
Volunteers needed to ‘befriend’ older people
DO you have an hour a week to spare to befriend an older person? If so, the Friendly Face Befriending Service would like to hear from you.
Huge response to ‘Sharon’s Girls’ charity appeal
There has been a huge response to today’s Donegal News appeal to help a young Castlefinn family left orphaned, separated and without their own home.
Castlefinn fiddler releases eagerly awaited album
RENOWNED Castlefinn fiddle player Bríd Harper will tomorrow night (Friday) launch her long-awaited debut album at a special concert in Ballybofey.