By Dionne Meehan A FUNDRAISING calendar with a twist was launched in Ramelton on Friday with all profits going towards the purchase of a town sweeper. The calendar, created by the participants of the Ramelton Community Employment Project, saw locals dressing up and striking a pose in numerous “iconic” locations around the town. Advertisement Working […]
Planning go-ahead for development at Ramelton Football Special facility
by Louise Doyle THE green light has been given for a development at the production facility of Football Special in Ramelton. Applicant, Football Special Ltd lodged planning permission with Donegal County Council in February for the construction of a single storey replacement storage and distribution building at the junction of Augnish Road and Castle Street in Ramelton. […]
Access slipway for River Swilly ‘urgently needed’
THE immediate need for a slipway in Letterkenny to allow search and rescue personnel access the river was raised by Cllr Gerry McMonagle at this month’s Letterkenny Milford Municipal District meeting. The councillor put down a motion that the OPW identify and construct an access site between the town bridges so a boat can be launched. […]
Rural businesses suffering due to lack of public transport
A RAMELTON business has highlighted the damaging effects of not having a local taxi service after they found customers weren’t booking due to the struggle of getting home. Opening their doors in 2021, the Bridge Bar Restaurant has been offering simple, locally inspired seasonal menus weekly, from Thursday to Sunday. However, when they noticed customers […]
New Zealand Ambassador visits Ramelton
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 […]