TONIGHT, the Town Hall doors will open for Ramelton’s 60th Pantomime. Goldilocks and the Three Bears is the production chosen for this auspicious occasion. The origins of the story are, as is often the case, lost in the mists of time, but it has evolved into the charming tale we all know and love. Advertisement […]
Speeding traffic: a case of ‘Ramelton roulette’
By Chris Ashmore IT’S not a case of Russian roulette – it’s a case of Ramelton roulette, a local councillor has claimed in relation to speeding traffic in the town. Cllr. Declan Meehan’s comment came during a council discussion on road safety-related issues in the Bridgend area of the town, and in particular the failure […]
Boogie’s last dance – 50 years on
By Eoin Glackin NEXT Thursday, March 6 marks the 50th anniversary of the death of Hugh ‘Boogie’ McDaid, a young man from Ramelton killed on the night of his 21st birthday. Hugh is remembered by all who knew him as a unique character – a larger-than-life personality, never far from mischief but who always had […]
Photo special: Boy M5 release new song in memory of bandmate
Boy M5, an indie-pop band based in Donegal, have released their single ‘Never Be The Same’, which is now available on streaming services. This single is a tribute to their bandmate, mixing engineer, bassist, and more importantly, their friend, Paul Mooney. Paul, an incredibly talented musician from Ramelton, passed tragically in 2023. Advertisement The band […]
Main Letterkenny to Ramelton road to be closed for a time on Sunday
A section of the main Letterkenny to Ramelton road will be closed on Sunday morning to allow for the removal of an overhanging tree. Gardaí are advising motorists to take care and be aware that diversions will be in place while the work is carried out. The tree was partially blown over during Friday’s storms. […]
Mobile home destroyed in deliberate fire
A MOBILE home in Ramelton was destroyed in a fire which gardaí believe may have been started deliberately. Gardai in Milford are investigating a criminal damage incident that occurred in the area of Castleshanaghan, Ramelton, in the early hours of Thursday, January 2 at approximately 4.10am. The fire services attended the scene. Advertisement The mobile home was […]
Charles ‘Boots’ Memorial Match returns in time for Christmas
By Dionne Meehan FRIENDS and family of Ramelton man Charles ‘Boots’ Boyce will go head to head at the end of the month as the annual memorial match makes its return to Swilly Park. After Charles passed away in 2021, his absence left a deep void in the ‘wee toon’. Since, the family have been […]
Ukrainian family left feeling distressed after receiving eviction notice
By Dionne Meehan A UKRAINIAN family living in Ramelton are fearing for their future after they received an eviction notice last week. This comes after up to 80 Ukrainian refugees living in the heritage town were asked to vacate their accommodation by December 11. Advertisement As the Department of Equality and Integration continue to end […]
Ukrainian families hit with eviction notices
By Dionne Meehan UP TO 80 Ukrainian refugees living in Ramelton are facing eviction in the mouth of Christmas as the Department of Equality and Integration continue to end contracts with smaller accommodation providers throughout the county. The refugees, living in Oakwell Holiday Village and The Tanyard premises in Ramelton, received letters last week asking […]
Ramelton and Milford households urged to conserve water
UISCE Éireann is appealing to customers in Ramelton and Milford to continue their efforts to conserve water and protect supply. Following an increase in water usage by households and businesses supplied in these areas and low lake levels at Milford, customers are being asked to be mindful of their usage, allow supply to catch up with […]