THE €4.6 million Rathmullan Pier Refurbishment Project that began in April is expected to be completed in January 2025. Confirming the completion date during a visit to Rathmullan Pier at the weekend, Donegal minister, Charlie McConalogue said: “As Minister for Marine, I was delighted to be able to secure over €4 million to ensure that […]
One arrested for dangerous driving in Rathmullan
By Dionne Meehan GARDAÍ in Milford arrested one driver in connection with dangerous driving in Rathmullan last night. This comes as gardaí received reports of a number of cars involved in dangerous driving in the area. Advertisement A garda spokesperson said: “Gardaí arrested one driver in connection with the incidents and their car was seized […]
Former Olympic swimmer completes Rathmullan to Inch – and back again – challenge
There were celebrations in Rathmullan last week – and some money raised for a good cause into the bargain – following a unique and hugely successful charity swim. Former Olympic swimmer Kevin Williamson swam from Rathmullan Beach to Inch Island Beach and back again (3.7km) in 1 hour, 23 minutes 14 seconds. Kevin, who has […]
Donegal teenager jailed for 40-minute garda chase
by Eimear Dodd and Jessica Magee A TEENAGE driver who led gardaí on a 40-minute chase over 80km has been jailed for three years at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court. Aaron Donnelly (18) was sent forward from the District Court on signed pleas of two counts of endangerment at Tolka Valley Road and at North Frederick […]
Event Review: Literary festival tells the greatest story ever told
by Evelyn Cullen Last weekend the seaside village of Rathmullan was the setting for a fantastic literary fleadh which hosted some of Ireland’s best writing talent. Part of the Earagail Arts Festival, Journal’s Fleadh was like a festival within a festival and took place over two days in the beautiful and historic Rathmullan House, nestled […]
A one-way system needed in Rathmulllan
by Kate Heaney TRAFFIC jams in Rathmullan as work progresses on refurbishment of the pier requires a one way system, a local councillor has said. Speaking at the latest Letterkenny-Milford Municipal District meeting, Councillor Pauric McGarvey appealed for such a system for the village for the remainder of the summer, as the area was “jammed up with […]
50 years on – FAI Cup winning captain Jim Sheridan recalls a special time
By Paddy Walsh Just 18,838 days after Finn Harps claimed the FAI Cup, the team’s captain, Jim Sheridan, was honoured with a special reception in Letterkenny to mark his involvement on that historic occasion. The Rathmullan native was the subject of numerous tributes on a memorable night organised by the Letterkenny Community Heritage Group – […]
Memories of times gone by as Alma is appointed new principal
LETTERKENNY woman Alma Kavanagh has been appointed as the new principal of Scoil Mhuire gan Smál. She is pictured with her teacher Miss Deeney and the class of junior infants on her first day at Scoil Mhuire gan Smál back in 1981. This week has turned full circle for the past pupil when she returned […]
Permanent closure of Rathmullan Post Office ‘likely’
by Louise Doyle THE permanent closure of Rathmullan Post Office is “likely” as efforts to secure a contract are proving unsuccessful, An Post has said. Rathmullan Post Office closed its doors on April 12 last following 53 years of service after its owners Bernadette and John Kelly retired. Advertisement Customers were transferred to the office in Ramelton. Responding […]
Improvement works swing into action at pier
WORK has now commenced in earnest for the €4.6 million refurbishment of Rathmullan Pier with contractors, Donegal County Council and the local community group working together to ensure minimal disruption for visitors and locals in the seaside village. This week boats tied up to the pontoon, which connects to the pier, were lifted out of […]