New Zealand Ambassador Trevor Mallard visited Ramelton recently to mark the 150th anniversary of the birth of Donegal’s legendary All Blacks captain Dave Gallaher. Born in Ramelton in 1873, Dave Gallaher left these shores to settle in Katikati, New Zealand. A glittering career as an All Blacks player and selector secured his legacy as one […]
Donegal benefits from major wastewater investment
Donegal communities are to benefit from highest ever level of wastewater infrastructure investment.
Donegal man jailed for 15 years for attack on security guards at repossessed house
A Donegal man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for his part in an attack on security personnel guarding a repossessed house near Strokestown, Co Roscommon five years ago. PJ Sweeney (44) from High Cairn, Ramelton was one of three men convicted of multiple offences carried out during the incident. Sweeney, along with […]
Fist steps on long road to recovery
By Dionne Meehan A RALLY enthusiast from Ramelton who was seriously injured in a motorbike accident one year ago is working towards getting back in the driver’s seat. Brendan Friel was critically injured when his motorbike collided with a car on the main Ramelton to Letterkenny road last August. Advertisement And as the first anniversary […]
Lone man captured on CCTV following alloy theft
The incident, at a garage premises in Ramelton, happened on Saturday, July 8 at 11.04pm
Rally crew say thanks after another brilliant weekend in Donegal
By Diarmaid Doherty THE dust may have just settled on another Donegal International Rally but for one regular visitor to the event, thoughts are already turning to the 2024 rally. Carlow’s Derek Cummins has been coming to Donegal for the June event for as long as he can remember. Advertisement The Leighlinbridge native leads up […]
Fr Michael Carney celebrates 40 years in the priesthood
By Diarmaid Doherty JUST prior to his ordination to the priesthood in St. Eunan’s Cathedral on June 19, 1983, Michael Carney had a favour to ask from his bishop. He wanted to be ordained in his hometown of Ballyshannon. Advertisement His father back home wasn’t well and Michael thought it might be easier on the […]
Sod turned on €50m ‘landmark project’ for Ramelton, Milford and Rathmullan
THE sod has been turned on a €50m investment in wastewater infrastructure for Ramelton, Milford and Rathmullan. This new sewerage scheme will finally bring to an end the decades-long practice of discharging raw or poorly treated sewage into Leannan Estuary, Lough Swilly and Maggie’s Burn. This project will be critical in enabling the local communities […]
Pharmacists in Donegal accuse the Minister of blatant discrimination
MINISTER for Health Stephen Donnelly has been accused of ignoring pharmacies in Donegal and across Ireland, by leaving them in the dark over their future funding. The Irish Pharmacy Union (IPU) which represents community based pharmacies nationwide has said the sector is rapidly losing faith in the Minister and his department’s ability to use pharmacies […]
Roscommon eviction case: Donegal man is found guilty
A DONEGAL man is one of three men who have been convicted of multiple offences carried out as part of a vigilante attack on men guarding a repossessed farmhouse in Roscommon five years ago. Following a trial that ran for over three months, the jury at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court today returned its verdicts. PJ […]