A RAMELTON-based artist will host a landmark exhibition and poetry anthology in Co Kerry in early February, confronting Ireland’s institutional legacy. ‘The Architecture of Containment’ confronts one of the most urgent and unresolved legacies of the Irish State: the physical, social, and psychological architectures through which lives were controlled, silenced, and contained. Hosted and funded […]
Ramelton Art Group Exhibition opens at the Regional Cultural Centre
THE Ramelton Art Group launched their new exhibition, ‘Precious Moments, Places & People: Reminiscence, Nostalgia & Wonder’, at the Regional Cultural Centre in Letterkenny last week. Founded in 2019 by Mary Lynch, the Ramelton Art Group meets weekly in Ramelton Town Hall, bringing together creativity, community, and connection. This exhibition showcases a vibrant selection of […]
Nuala O’Hagan wins Donegal News Grab a Grand competition
CONGRATULATIONS are extended to Nuala O’Hagan, Ramelton who was the lucky winner of the Donegal News Grab a Grand competition. Once again, we had a fantastic response to our annual readers’ competition where you were in with a chance of winning ten vouchers, valued at €100 each, for ten local businesses. Nuala’s name was drawn […]
Person taken to hospital following four-car collision
Gardaí and emergency services are at the scene of a four-car road traffic collision on the R245 at Aughnagaddy, Ramelton, which occurred shortly before 2pm this afternoon. One person has been brought by ambulance to hospital, as a precaution. “No other injuries reported at this time,” a garda spokesperson said.
Number of actions underway following inspection at Ramelton Community Hospital
A NUMBER of actions are underway after an unannounced inspection in Ramelton Community Hospital revealed major non-compliances, the HSE has said. Fire precautions, premises and governance and management were found not to be compliant following the inspection by Health Information and and Quality Authority (HIQA) in July. Report findings were published this week. Ramelton Community Hospital is […]
Fine for man who urinated outside Letterkenny Garda Station
A BALLYBOFEY man who was released from garda custody was rearrested after urinating outside Letterkenny Garda Station. Sergeant Jim Collins told Letterkenny District Court last week how on October 3, 2024 Jason Ward (34), Meencarrigagh, was rearrested after urinating outside Letterkenny Garda Station. He also told gardaí to ‘f**k off’. The court also heard how on […]
Ramelton honours Monsignor’s 50 years in the priesthood
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IT was an evening of celebration and nostalgia in Ramelton on Friday as the community gathered to celebrate Monsignor J. Anthony McDaid’s golden jubilee in the priesthood. St Mary’s Church was filled with family members, friends and parishioners, and they were joined by Diocesan Administrator Monsignor Kevin Gillespie, Mevagh Parish Priest Very Rev Patrick Dunne, […]
Donegal Artist wins AIB Portrait Prize at National Gallery of Ireland
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 […]