A print maker and designer who is inspired by her grandparents’ old shop in Ramelton has been brightening up homes across Donegal since 2019. Laura Buchanan who is based in Ramelton makes stunning pieces of unique and colourful artwork inspired by Ramelton and the rest of Donegal. Laura specialises in artwork, prints, books, baby bibs, calendars, mugs, […]
€50m investment in Wastewater Infrastructure for Ramelton, Milford and Rathmullan
A LONG awaited Sewerage Scheme in Ramelton, Milford and Rathmullan has been given the green light with a €50 million investment. This new sewerage scheme will result in significant improvements to water quality by ending the discharge of raw sewage directly into Leannan Estuary, Lough Swilly and Maggie’s Burn, safeguarding the environment and supporting social […]
FLAIR APPARENT: From Ramelton to Marrakech
For the last week I’ve been in Morocco, which was a life-altering place to visit. The main thing I took from my experience there was that societies exist in this world that have a deep commitment to beauty. If something could be made beautiful, Moroccans will do it. I saw gorgeous painted ceiling roses over […]
Special meeting for co-option
THE nephew of retired councillor Ian McGarvey will be co-opted onto Donegal County Council as his replacement on Monday. A special meeting of Donegal County Council is set to be held in Lifford at 11am. It is understood Pauric McGarvey from Ramelton will be co-opted onto the council during the special Council meeting, while a […]
Ian McGarvey’s replacement to be co-opted in February
Cllr Ian McGarvey’s nephew will be co-opted onto Donegal County Council as his replacement in February. It is understood Pauric McGarvey from Ramelton will be co-opted onto the council on February 13 at a special council meeting in Lifford. The date of co-option was agreed at the recent meeting of Donegal County Council on Monday. […]
Fundraiser for Ramelton man who suffered brain injury
A FUNDRAISING campaign has been set up for a Ramelton man who suffered a severe brain injury following a fall at his home in October. Don Mooney is currently in Letterkenny University Hospital following a long stay in Beaumont Hospital in Dublin. Requiring extensive long term rehabilitation, Don’s family have set up a Go Fund Me page to […]
Sculpture in memory of ‘Boots’ is unveiled in Ramelton
RAMELTON is a vibrant and visually stunning town, nestling on the slopes of the River Lennon. A town admired by many, but no one took pride in the ‘wee toon’ the way Charles ‘Boots’ Boyce did. After Charles passed away last year, a committee formed to exchange ideas on what they could do as a […]
Second public meeting over Ramelton project
A SECOND public meeting will be held in Ramelton next week in order for the local community to get clarifications from Donegal County Council about a regeneration plan for the town. Locals and business people attended a public meeting in Quayside Bistro on Tuesday night when concerns were voiced about the new Ramelton Re-imagined project. Ramelton […]
Double Awards Success for County Donegal’s Historic Towns Initiatives
Donegal County Council and its partners scooped two national awards for its Historic Towns Initiatives at two award ceremonies in Dublin last Thursday evening. The Ballyshannon Historic Towns Initiative won the Community & Heritage Award at the KPMG – Irish Independent Property Industry Excellence Awards in The Convention Centre in Dublin while the Ramelton Historic […]
Ramelton project up for heritage award
RAMELTON Historic Towns Initiative has been shortlisted for the Sustainable Heritage Award in the S.P.A.B. Heritage Awards 2022. The S.P.A.B. announced a shortlist of 28 of the best built heritage projects and craftspeople from across the UK and Ireland. The Ramelton Historic Towns Initiative was designed to help transform the historic centre of the beautiful […]