BY DIONNE MEEHAN ACCORDING to the latest AA Ireland Fuel Survey, fuel prices have fallen to their lowest level since September 2021. In a small survey of five local filling stations last week, the price of a litre of diesel ranged from €1.50 at Jones Oil in Letterkenny to €1.55 in Circle K in Letterkenny. […]
Renowned artist and sculptor to be laid to rest
THE funeral service takes place in Ramelton tomorrow of renowned, Belfast-born artist and sculptor Deborah Brown who had made Donegal her home for the past twenty years. Ms Brown passed away at the Donegal Hospice on Saturday in her 96th year, surrounded by her friends and carer Michelle Patterson. She will be missed by her […]
Relief for businesses as they escape damage after flash flooding
THERE was a sigh of relief from businesses in Ramelton as no damage came following yesterday’s flash flooding. As a result of heavy rainfall and high tides, the River Lennon overflowed leaving the Shore Road impassable. Milford Fire Service was called to assist with the heavy flooding which resulted in businesses escaping damage free. Advertisement […]
Ramelton to receive €40,000 for heritage led focus
It is one of 11 historic towns nationally to received part of the €1.3million funding.
Funding for Donegal heritage projects
SIXTEEN Donegal heritage projects have been awarded funding for maintenance. Minister of State for Heritage, Malcolm Noonan TD, announced that 556 heritage projects across the country will benefit from a total of €4.5m under this year’s Built Heritage Investment Scheme. Of that €184,679 is on its way to Donegal. The scheme assists owners of heritage structures to meet their […]
Donegal Projects to Receive Over €180,000 in Funding from Built Heritage Investment Scheme
Minister of State for Heritage and Electoral Reform, Malcolm Noonan TD, today announced that 556 heritage projects across the country will benefit from a total of €4.5m under this year’s Built Heritage Investment Scheme (BHIS), with a total of €184,679 being awarded to 16 projects in Donegal. The BHIS is one of two built heritage […]
New premises for Ramelton Garda Station
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine and Donegal TD, Charlie McConalogue, has said that the Office of Public Works has confirmed to him that the office has leased a new premises for Ramelton Garda station at Castle Street. The OPW has noted that the leased premises will need renovation before it can be used […]
WATCH: International Women’s Day – Print maker and designer who is inspired by her grandparents’ old shop
A print maker and designer who is inspired by her grandparents’ old shop in Ramelton has been brightening up homes across Donegal since 2019. Laura Buchanan who is based in Ramelton makes stunning pieces of unique and colourful artwork inspired by Ramelton and the rest of Donegal. Laura specialises in artwork, prints, books, baby bibs, calendars, mugs, […]
€50m investment in Wastewater Infrastructure for Ramelton, Milford and Rathmullan
A LONG awaited Sewerage Scheme in Ramelton, Milford and Rathmullan has been given the green light with a €50 million investment. This new sewerage scheme will result in significant improvements to water quality by ending the discharge of raw sewage directly into Leannan Estuary, Lough Swilly and Maggie’s Burn, safeguarding the environment and supporting social […]
FLAIR APPARENT: From Ramelton to Marrakech
For the last week I’ve been in Morocco, which was a life-altering place to visit. The main thing I took from my experience there was that societies exist in this world that have a deep commitment to beauty. If something could be made beautiful, Moroccans will do it. I saw gorgeous painted ceiling roses over […]