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 […]
An Post continuing to seek contractor for local Post Office
by Louise Doyle AN Post has said it is continuing to look for a contractor to take on the running of the post office in Rathmullan following its closure last week. The post office on the Main Street has shut its doors after 53 years of service, as its owners Bernadette and John Kelly have retired. […]
Special feature: Ronnie Blake knows which side his bread is buttered!
By Paddy Walsh Reared in Letterkenny, ‘bread’ in Rathmullan – Ronnie Blake knows which side his is buttered! And his stand at the Food Coast Donegal Showcase event displays what’s on offer. Located on the Pier Road, the business he runs with his wife, Caroline, continues to be hugely successful. “We originally opened a takeaway […]
Goretti Sheridan to become Donegal’s new Garda Chief Superintendent today
by Louise Doyle GORETTI Sheridan will take up her new role as Donegal’s new Garda Chief Superintendent today. Having served as Superintendent of Letterkenny District, the Rathmullan woman will be the first locally-based Chief Superintendent since Donegal became a standalone Garda division last year. Advertisement There had been plans to amalgamate the Donegal, Sligo and Leitrim divisions with Chief Superintendent […]
Polar Plunge in Rathmullan this weekend
As many people as possible to attend the fun family day event in aid of Special Olympics.
Rathmullan singer releases first song in Irish
Grá, released today, is about a journey from darkness into light.
Staff left shaken after Rathmullan armed robbery
By Dionne Meehan STAFF working in Carbury’s XL, Rathmullan, were left badly shaken after they were threatened by a youth wielding a knife on Thursday night. At approximately 7pm, Gardaí said one male entered the premises armed with a knife and threatened staff. Advertisement “No one was injured during the incident. He left the scene […]