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. […]
Traffic survey carried out in Ramelton after speeding concerns
By Dionne Meehan DONEGAL County Council has agreed to carry out a traffic survey in Ramelton following speeding concerns. Voicing the concerns at last week’s meeting of the Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District, Cllr Pauric McGarvey raised the issue on behalf of the residents of Church Street and Rectory Road. Advertisement “The residents were in uproar and […]
Donegal’s Jason McCahill reaches Grand Final of Glór Tíre
Jason McCahill, the ‘cheeky chappie’ of this year’s Glór Tíre, has made it to the Grand Final of TG4’s long-running, hit Country Music show. In a dramatic semi-final, last night Jason won the public vote and is now set to compete for the title of Ireland’s Glór Tíre Country Music Champion 2024. Jason admits to […]
SHOCK: Pet shot with BB gun in Ramelton
By Dionne Meehan PET OWENERS in Ramelton have been urged to keep their furry friends indoors after a cat was shot with a BB gun last week. The incident reportedly happened in the Castle Street/ Back Lane area of the town. Advertisement Contacting the Animals in Need Charity in Donegal this week, the worried pet […]
Old Church of Ireland Rectory in Ramelton hits the market
A MASTERFULLY crafted Victorian residence in Ramelton has hit the market for €895,000. Nestled amidst mature and delightful gardens, Frewin House, which was constructed in 1880, was a Church of Ireland Rectory until 1994 when it was then bought and restored by the current owners. The residence serves as a testament to an era that […]