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 […]
Uisce Éireann appeals to customers in Ramelton and Milford 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 […]
Searches for missing man stood down temporarily due to adverse weather conditions
By Dionne Meehan A MASSIVE sea search for missing Ramelton man Paul Buchanan has been stood down for a time due to adverse weather conditions. Mr Buchanan (50s), who operates an accounting practice in Letterkenny, failed to return after he set off from Machaire Gathlán pier in Gaoth Dobhair at around 5pm on Thursday evening, […]
Searches for missing Ramelton man to recommence this afternoon
SEARCHES will recommence for missing Ramelton man Paul Buchanan later this afternoon. Mr Buchanan (50s), who operates an accounting practice in Letterkenny, failed to return after he set off from Machaire Gathlán pier in Gaoth Dobhair at around 5pm on Thursday evening, October 3. A massive sea search has been ongoing since the alarm was […]
Prayers for Paul as search continues
By Dionne Meehan PARISHIONERS gathered in St Mary’s Church, Ramelton on Saturday to pray for missing local man Paul Buchanan. The Mass was arranged after a kayak was found north of Tory Island on Friday evening. Advertisement Mr Buchanan (50s), who operates an accounting practice in Letterkenny, failed to return after he set off from […]
Uisce Éireann urges customers in Ramelton and Milford to conserve water
UISCE Éireann is urging customers in Ramelton and Milford 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 demand and enable reservoirs to […]
Gardaí investigating damage caused to a grave in Ramelton
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 […]