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 […]
35k spent on lights on the Letterkenny to Ramelton road
By Dionne Meehan DONEGAL County Council recently erected 10 new street lights on a stretch of road on the R245 Letterkenny to Ramelton. Speaking to the Donegal News this week, Cllr Jimmy Kavanagh welcomed this work. Advertisement “Ten additional lights were erected to fill the gaps in public lighting along that stretch of road at […]
Water outages expected in Ramelton tomorrow
Uisce Eireann are advising the public of a possible water disruption in the Ramelton area tomorrow. A pump station interruption may cause supply disruptions to Gortin, Ramelton, Milford and surrounding areas in Co. Donegal. Works are scheduled to take place from 9 am until 4 pm tomorrow, April 4. Donegal County Council recommend that you allow […]
Writer of Derry Girls may be featuring Ramelton in new sitcom
By Dionne Meehan DERRY GIRLS writer Lisa McGee is hoping to feature scenes of Donegal in her new sitcom. Despite the new show being mainly set in Northern Ireland, location scouts have been seen checking out the heritage town of Ramelton this week. Said to have “really liked” the area in and around Gamble Square, […]
Over €26,000 worth of drugs seized in Ramelton
TWO people have been arrested after €26,650 worth of drugs was seized in Ramelton. This comes after Gardaí conducted a follow-up search in the area yesterday. During the search they located Cannabis (€25,000), MDMA (€840), Ketamine (€600) and Cocaine (€210). Two people were arrested, charged and held overnight to appear at Letterkenny District Court this […]
Panto time: Mother Goose flies into Ramelton
Roll up, roll up . . . for the magic, mirth and mayhem of the Ramelton Pantomime. Yes, dear readers, it is that time of year when the shell of the winter cocoon can be cracked open and this year it brings forth the wonderful story of Mother Goose. It’s an ‘eggscellent’ way to emerge […]
Mum launches fundraiser in memory of son
by Louise Doyle THE heartbroken mother of a talented Ramelton musician who lost his life in a car collision days before Christmas is behind a fundraiser in his memory. Paul Mooney (30), late of Glen Lower, died in a two-car collision on the N14 Letterkenny to Lifford Road at Carrickballydoey on Monday, December 18. Advertisement […]
Two Donegal musicians in new season of Glór Tíre
DONEGAL will have two entrants among the eight emerging Country & Irish singers fighting it out for the title of Ireland’s Glór Tíre Country Music Champion 2024. Chelsea Evans from Dunfanaghy, and Jason McCahill from Ramelton, will appear on the 20th season of TG4’s long-running, hit Country music show, which begins broadcasting in March. Both performers […]
Ramelton Café’s creation a big hit with award winning chef
By Dionne Meehan AWARD winning Chef Gary O’Hanlon’s ‘perfect chip shop order’ is a “single sausage, curry tap” out of Steve’s Café in Ramelton. Discussing his favourite chip shop order on his podcast ‘Dishing it out’, the Ramelton man educated fellow chef, Gareth Mullins, about the local delicacy. Advertisement In this week’s episode, Gary spoke […]
New album this year to feature work of late Paul Mooney
by Louise Doyle A NEW album set to be released later this year will poignantly feature the work of talented Ramelton musician Paul Mooney, who lost his life in a car collision just over one month ago. Paul, aged 30, late of Glen Lower, died in a two-car collision on the N14 Letterkenny to Lifford Road […]