THE HSE is to redesign 14 single bedrooms at Ramelton Community Hospital after a HIQA inspection deemed the rooms “not suitable” for meeting residents’ needs. Ramelton Community Hospital is registered to provide care to 30 male and female residents over the age of 65. The centre is a purpose-built single storey building and residents are […]
Donegal cowboys to feature on RTÉ’s Nationwide tonight
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By Paul McElwee WHEN we think of cowboys, it conjures up images of wagon trails and wide open prairies; pretty much the Wild West or, in the case of a dedicated group of cowboy enthusiasts the ‘Wild North West’, due to be featured on RTE’s Nationwide this evening. The Donegal Western Trail Riders Association has […]
‘Every parent’s worst nightmare’
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by Louise Doyle A LOCAL councillor has said the community will rally together in the wake of a collision in Ramelton on Friday in which a young boy remains in hospital after being struck by a car. Gardaí and emergency services rushed to the scene of the collision, which took place on Chapel Road in […]
Breaking: Young boy hospitalised after being struck by a car in Ramelton
By Dionne Meehan A YOUNG boy has been taken to Letterkenny University Hospital after he was struck by a car in Ramelton. Gardaí and emergency services are currently at the scene of the collision which took place on Chapel Road in the town earlier this evening. Advertisement A garda spokesperson said: “The pedestrian, a male […]
Frustration as wait goes on for new garda station in Ramelton
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By Chris Ashmore PROPERTY that was leased more than two years ago for use as a new garda station in Ramelton is still lying idle – and with no timeline for it to be open to the public. This is despite the fact that there have been growing calls for a greater garda presence in […]
Brave Ramelton woman presents local playgroup with impressive €24,900
By Dionne Meehan RAMELTON Community Playgroup has been presented with an amazing €24,900, raised through dedicated fundraising efforts to support their upcoming move to a new location. Local woman, Sara Nairn, who was recently diagnosed with cancer, made it her mission to spread awareness while raising vital funds for her community. Advertisement Originally from Woodlands, […]
Leak detection works may impact water supply in Ramelton
RESIDENTS in Ramelton have been advised to prepare for potential water supply disruptions due to essential leak detection works, scheduled to take place later this week. These works are being carried out as part of the National Leakage Reduction Programme, which aims to improve the overall water network and reduce water loss. The scheduled works […]
Uisce Éireann appeals to customers in Ramelton, Milford and Kerrykeel to conserve water
UISCE Éireann is appealing to customers in Ramelton, Milford and Kerrykeel to continue efforts to conserve water and protect supply. The recent dry weather conditions in these areas have resulted in low lake levels at Milford, the area’s water source. As a result, customers are being asked to be mindful of their usage, allow supply […]
Family of Paul Buchanan offer their thanks
THE family of Paul Buchanan, the Ramelton man who has been missing since a kayaking incident off the Donegal coast last October, have offered their thanks to all who have helped them and continue to offer support. Today (Thursday) marks six months since Paul failed to return to Magheragallon Pier in Gaoth Dobhair after he […]
Uisce Éireann appeals to customers in Ramelton and Milford to conserve water
Uisce Éireann is appealing to customers in Ramelton and Milford to conserve water and protect supply. The recent dry weather conditions in these areas has resulted in low lake levels at Milford, the area’s water source. As a result, customers are being asked to be mindful of their usage, allow supply to catch up with […]