It is one of 11 historic towns nationally to received part of the €1.3million funding.
Funding for Donegal heritage projects
SIXTEEN Donegal heritage projects have been awarded funding for maintenance. Minister of State for Heritage, Malcolm Noonan TD, announced that 556 heritage projects across the country will benefit from a total of €4.5m under this year’s Built Heritage Investment Scheme. Of that €184,679 is on its way to Donegal. The scheme assists owners of heritage structures to meet their […]
Donegal Projects to Receive Over €180,000 in Funding from Built Heritage Investment Scheme
Minister of State for Heritage and Electoral Reform, Malcolm Noonan TD, today announced that 556 heritage projects across the country will benefit from a total of €4.5m under this year’s Built Heritage Investment Scheme (BHIS), with a total of €184,679 being awarded to 16 projects in Donegal. The BHIS is one of two built heritage […]
New premises for Ramelton Garda Station
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine and Donegal TD, Charlie McConalogue, has said that the Office of Public Works has confirmed to him that the office has leased a new premises for Ramelton Garda station at Castle Street. The OPW has noted that the leased premises will need renovation before it can be used […]
WATCH: International Women’s Day – Print maker and designer who is inspired by her grandparents’ old shop
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 […]