BY JEROME HUGHES THE proprietor of fire-damaged Tinney’s Bar in Castlefin has been told the landmark building will have to be demolished unless a roof is constructed without further delay. Established in 1891, the bar was a cornerstone of the tight-knit community until a devastating fire broke out last month, on March 10. Advertisement “Because […]
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 […]
Investigations on-going into cause of fire at popular Castlefinn bar
By Dionne Meehan INVESTIGATIONS are ongoing into the cause of a fire at Tinney’s Bar in Castlefinn. Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of a fire which occurred at the commercial premises yesterday, Sunday, March 10 at approximately 6pm. Advertisement Upon arrival, fire services extinguished the fire and made the area safe. The scene […]