GARDAÍ are investigating damage caused to a grave in St Mary’s Church Graveyard in Ramelton. The damage is believed to have occurred on Friday, July 26 however, it was reported some weeks later. The damage was caused to a grave surround within the graveyard and it is believed to have happened in the morning time […]
Football Special hits the shelves in Lidl from today
By Rebecca Crockett FOOTBALL Special will no longer be Donegal’s best-kept secret as the popular Ramelton soft drink hits the shelves in over 200 Lidl stores across Ireland today. The beloved craft soda will be available nationwide as part of Lidl’s Kickstart Supplier Development Programme. Advertisement It allows small and medium local producers the chance to […]
Funeral arrangements confirmed for Sinead Fisher
THE death has occurred of Sinead Fisher, 31 Coylin Court, Ramelton. Sinead passed away peacefully at the Donegal Hospice surrounded by her loving family and friends on Tuesday, August 13. The Ramelton woman was well-known in her local community and also in Letterkenny. She enjoyed a highly successful career at Letterkenny University Hospital where she […]
Sadness at death of Marian McLaughlin
THE death has occurred of Marian McLaughlin (née Black), 4 Elm Court, Ramelton. Ms McLaughlin passed away peacefully at the Donegal Hospice surrounded by her loving family after a long illness borne with dignity and courage on Tuesday, August 6. A warm and friendly person, Marian was very well known and extremely popular in her […]
Brewing up something special
THE managing director of McDaid’s Football Special has spoken of how a Buisness Expansion Grant has boosted his family buisness and has helped provide a greater focus on marketing and new sales opportunities. Since the 1940s, McDaid’s has been developing soft drinks to go with any occasion. The Ramelton brand’s iconic soft drink Football Special […]
Gardaí appeal for witnesses following criminal damage incidents in Ramelton
GARDAÍ are appealing for witnesses following two recent incidents of criminal damage in Ramelton. The incidents occurred at The Mall, Ramelton between Monday, July 15 and Tuesday, July 16. A garda spokesperson said: “Between 7.30pm on Monday the 15th of July and 9.30am on Tuesday the 16th of July, a downstairs sitting room window of […]
PICTURE SPECIAL: Donegal volunteers celebrated at awards event
THE annual Donegal Volunteer Awards were presented at a ceremony in Letterkenny recently to recognise those individuals and groups who serve their communities. Winners were presented with specially commissioned certificates and art pieces by Ramelton based designer, Laura Buchanan. Six of the community groups were given €350 Shop LK vouchers for their groups. The 2024 […]
Excitement as 53rd Lennon Festival gets underway today
The festival will be officially opened by Person of the Year Moya Brennan.
Lennon Festival returns next week
The highly anticipated Lennon Festival returns on Thursday, July 4, for its 53rd year bringing with it major events, acts and unbelievable atmosphere.