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 […]
Five bonfires and two cars set alight on Hallowe’en
THERE was five bonfires and two cars set on fire, including a Garda patrol car, during the course of Hallowe’en night. Donegal Fire Service were called out to 11 separate incidents in total. Anne Marie Conlon, Press Officer with Donegal County Council, said the incidents were largely attributable to Hallowe’en. Advertisement The fire service were […]
Donegal Fire Service recruitment drive targets new female recruits
Donegal Fire Service has recently launched a new recruitment drive and is particularly interested in attracting new female recruits. Dermot Brady, Senior Assistant Chief Fire Officer with the Donegal Fire Service is keen to see more women putting themselves forward to join the Fire Service in Donegal. “At the moment Donegal Fire Service does not […]
Six bonfires dealt with in Donegal over Halloween
“I would hope the message of safety is being driven home, but I’m not sure it is.”