SIGN posts for the Lennon Waterfall in Ramelton were called for by Cllr Pauric McGarvey at Tuesday’s Letterkenny Milford Municipal District meeting describing the waterfall as a “hidden gem”. Also known as the Salmon Leap, Cllr McGarvey said he visited there as a child and now brings his own children there. “Make it a tourist attraction […]
Green light for major housing project in Ramelton
by Louise Doyle A MAJOR housing development in Ramelton has been given the green light. Donegal County Council has granted permission to applicant Glenmac Developments Limited for the construction of 43 dwellings at Ballyboe. Advertisement The development also comprises all associated site works, connection of foul sewer to existing network on site including foul effluent pump […]
Donegal angler hooks Ireland’s, and perhaps Europe’s, first salmon of 2024
BY JEROME HUGHES A Donegal angler, having landed the inaugural salmon of 2024, not only claims the Irish crown but potentially secures a European one as well. James Kenny, who made the catch from River Lennon near Ramelton on New Year’s Day, told Donegal News it came as a complete surprise. Advertisement “I was bumming […]
Ruby McCloy – the Ramelton woman for whom Mulroy will always be home
By Diarmaid Doherty Ruby McCloy still remembers looking out the window of her Mulroy family home and seeing the strange car, with three young men inside, pulling into the street outside. Little did the 18 year old Ruby McElhinney realise, but her visitors were on a mission. Advertisement “There weren’t many people with cars back […]
Community event showcases Donegal’s welcoming spirit
By Dionne Meehan HUGE crowds gathered in Ramelton last week to attend an event which was organised in the wake of the recent riots in Dublin. Hoping to showcase Donegal’s welcoming spirit, owners of the Bridge Bar Restaurant, Roisin Llorente and her husband Matthias Llorente wanted to prove that not everyone is tarred with the same […]
The spirit of Christmas
Kathy O’Connor has been organising the ‘Christmas Day Dinner for People on their Own’ appeal for 18 years now. People can come along to Conwal Parish Hall in Letterkenny and enjoy a sit down meal and more importantly, some friendly company on Christmas Day. Meals are also distributed around different parts of the county to […]
Funeral of Ramelton’s Paul Mooney to take place tomorrow
By Dionne Meehan THE funeral will take place in Ramelton on Friday morning of Paul Mooney who died tragically in a road collision on Monday evening in Manorcunningham. The talented musician from Glen Lower, Ramelton, died in a two-car collision on the N14 Letterkenny to Lifford Road at Carrickballydoey at around 7pm on Monday. Advertisement […]
Welcoming event in response to Dublin riots being held in Ramelton
By Dionne Meehan AN event showcasing Donegal’s welcoming spirit will be held in Ramelton next week which has been organised in response to the recent riots in Dublin. Embarrassed by what happened on the streets of the capital, Owners of the Bridge Bar Restaurant, Roisin Llorente and her husband Matthias Llorente wanted to prove that not everyone […]
Gardaí investigating after body found in Ramelton
AN investigation has been launched after a man’s body was found in Ramelton. The man’s body was discovered today, Thursday, December 7. A Garda spokesperson confirmed the coroner has been informed of the find. Advertisement A post-mortem on the body will then decide the direction the Garda investigation will take. The Garda spokesperson said “Gardaí […]
‘My life never changed’- Ian McGarvey
By Dionne Meehan FORMER Donegal County Councillor Ian McGarvey said his life has “never changed” despite retiring from local politics earlier this year. The 93-year-old Ramelton man stepped away from his role as Ireland’s oldest councillor in January after dedicating 18 years to representing the Milford area. Advertisement Speaking to the Donegal News this week, […]