DANIEL Nelis, from Ramelton has been announced as the winner of the National Gallery of Ireland’s AIB Portrait Prize. His work, titled ‘Late Spring’, was revealed as the winning portrait during a prize-giving ceremony at the Gallery. Along with a €15,000 prize, Nelis will also receive a €5,000 commission to create a new work for […]
A day of memories and sporting connections in Ramelton
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By Paddy Walsh A historic house in Ramelton has, in its time, accommodated two former captains of the world renowned All Blacks rugby team. For a short period of five years, Dave Gallaher lived with his family in their home at Market Cross before they departed for a new life in New Zealand in 1878 […]
‘There is a huge risk of injury and to life’ – Cllr
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CALLS have been made to install further traffic calming measures in Ramelton after alarming data showed some drivers entering the town at speeds of up to three times the legal limit. The data, which was recorded on a radar speed sign, showed that between August and October this year, the majority of drivers travelling into […]
Road closure plans for Ramelton
MOTORISTS have been advised of a road closure planned for Ramelton starting tomorrow, and continuing through until Friday, November 14. Donegal County Council say Rectory Road in Ramelton will be closed from Cúl Na Cille Housing Estate to the junction between Rectory Road and Church Road from 9am to 4.30pm each day. The closure will take […]
Motorists urged to plan ahead as road works begin in Ramelton
MOTORISTS are being advised to plan alternative routes and allow extra travel time as road works commence in Ramelton. This comes as a section of Rectory Road, between the Cul na Cille housing estate and the Church Street junction, will be closed to traffic from today, October 13 to October 24. The closure will be […]
Memorial service for Paul Buchanan in Ramelton
A memorial Mass for Paul Buchanan will be held in Ramelton this week. Paul is still missing at sea following a kayaking accident in Gaoth Dobhair last October. The memorial service will be held on Friday, October 3, at 6.30pm in St. Mary’s Church, Ramelton. Advertisement Paul failed to return to Magheragallon Pier in Gaoth […]
A blow for Ramelton as two businesses announce closure
THERE has been much disappointment in Ramelton this week after two popular food businesses announced their closure. The well known coffee van, Bambi and Bean took to social media earlier this week to notify their customers that they will be closing due to their barista making a career move across the country. The coffee van […]
Uisce Éireann extends Water Conservation Order until October
UISCE Éireann has announced an extension of the Water Conservation Order on the Milford Regional Public Water Supply. The order will now remain in effect for an additional four weeks, until Monday, October 13. The order only applies to customers supplied by the public water supply in Milford, Kerrykeel, Ramelton, and not the rest of […]
Strong support for Johnny’s Ranch during council debate
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By Chris Ashmore HOLD off on any enforcement proceedings – that’s the clear message to Donegal County Council from local councillors in relation to the controversy that has surrounded a popular foot truck operator in Ramelton. There has been considerable public support for Johnny Patterson, the owner of the Johnny’s Ranch takeaway outlet on the […]