By Dionne Meehan A LOVED-UP Ramelton couple celebrated their platinum wedding anniversary last week. Former Donegal County Councillor Ian McGarvey (93) and his wife Marjorie (91) celebrated 70 years of marriage with a special get together in the Silver Tassie Hotel last Saturday. Advertisement Ian first laid eyes on Marjorie at a dance in the […]
Cousins raise over 3,500 euro for Youth Suicide Prevention Ireland
By Dionne Meehan TWO cousins from Ramelton have raised over €3,500 for Youth Suicide Prevention Ireland after they organised a fundraising Night at the Races in Lennon Lodge last Saturday. Ciara and Chantelle Murray, who both work closely with children, see the prevalence of mental health on a daily basis. Advertisement Striving to eliminate the […]
Donegal roadworks alert for next week
DONEGAL County Council has issued a roadworks alert that may impact motorists in the Kiltoy Road, Ramelton Road, and Aughaninshin Abbey areas. On Monday, resurfacing works will be start on the L-1134-1 Kiltoy Road. The extent of the surfacing works is from the R245 Ramelton Road to the turn off for Aughaninshin Abbey. Phase 1 – […]
Ramelton cousins to partake in skydive for Youth Suicide Prevention
By Dionne Meehan TWO cousins from Ramelton are preparing to partake in a sky dive in aid of Youth Suicide Prevention Ireland on July 20. Wanting to raise funds ahead of their thrilling experience, Ciara and Chantelle Murray have organised a fundraising Night at the Races in Lennon Lodge, Ramelton this Saturday, June 15. Advertisement […]
New speed calming sign to be installed in Ramelton
By Dionne Meehan RAMELTON’S first radar speed sign is set to be installed in the town on Friday, May 17. The installation comes after residents and businesses in the town voiced “serious” speeding concerns. Advertisement “Delighted” to have the traffic calming measure installed, Cllr Pauric McGarvey said it had been a “long time coming”. “I […]
Meehan’s Gunning for Road Safety
Declan Meehan, independent candidate in the Milford Electoral Area, was seen with a gun outside Ramelton last week. No, not that type of gun. This was a speed gun. Why? Well, he has said that he wanted hard data to present to the roads engineers at Donegal County Council to entice them to address a […]
Ramelton team from the past rekindles fond memories
The funeral took place in Letterkenny on Monday of proud Ramelton native Joey McBrearty – who features in this photograph of a football team in Ramelton from many years ago. At the funeral Mass in St. Eunan’s Cathedral, Monsignor Kevin Gillespie spoke so eloquently about Joey’s life, his many interests and his love for this […]
Ramelton pharmacist Tom Murray elected as new President of Irish Pharmacy Union
The Irish Pharmacy Union (IPU) has announced the appointment of Tom Murray as its new President. Mr. Murray, a community pharmacist based in Ramelton will lead the IPU at a pivotal time for the profession, with major changes to the role of pharmacists expected in the coming years. “The role of pharmacists is changing thanks […]
‘I was really, really shocked when my name was announced’
By Dionne Meehan DONEGAL’S Jason McCahill says he’s still in shock after being crowned TG4’s Glór Tíre Country Music Champion of 2024. Well-known for performing around local pubs, the Ramelton man has now made his name on the national stage following his magnificent performance in Connemara on Tuesday night. Advertisement Applying for the competition on […]
Donegal singers to go head to head in Glór Tíre final
TWO up and coming country music stars from Donegal will go head to head tomorrow night for the title of Ireland’s Glór Tíre Country Music Champion 2024. Ramelton’s Jason McCahill and Dunfanaghy’s Chelsea Evans will be taking to the stage tomorrow night to perform for the last time in front of the Glór Tíre judges. […]