No news on Ramelton Library
Independent Cllr Ian McGarvey has expressed his frustration at the unsatisfactory response to his representations to Donegal County Council in relation to getting the Ramelton library service reopened. 
McGarvey has been told again that officials in the Community, Enterprise and Culture Unit will look at the request to reopen the service. 

 
Ramelton footpath needs fixing: SF
Sinn Fein Cllr Mick Quinn has called on the Council to carryout essential repairs on the St. Mary’s Terrace footpath in Ramelton. Quinn says the footpath is in a serious state of disrepair with a broken surface that led to elderly residents sustaining nasty falls over a period of time. 
Cllr Ian McGarvey also highlighted the poor state of the footpath outside the church. He also pointed out that two years after it was promised a footpath has not be put in place on a section of the Letterkenny Road and also on the Rectory Road. 
Cllr Quinn has been told by the Council that in terms of the budget, decisions have be taken between how money is spent on footpaths and roads. At the moment there is no confirmation of funding for St. Mary’s Terrace footpath according to a reply received last week by Cllr Quinn from Area Roads Manager Fergal Doherty. He promised to work with the community groups and FAS in effort to find a way of carrying out the repairs, which the Council hopes can be done in September.   

Coffee Morning
Martina Patterson will hold a coffee morning on Thursday 23rd from 10 to 3 at her house 53 coylin court Ramelton everyone welcome.

Care of the Aged
The Ramelton Care of the Aged committee is organising a day trip to Glenveagh National Park next Wednesday, 29th May leaving the Robertson Hall at 10.30am.  The cost of €15 includes tea and scones, bus, tour of castle/gardens, dinner and entertainment. Please book as soon as possible by contacting Chris 9151799 or Patricia 9152690.

Country Market
Ramelton Country Market on this Saturday 11am-12.30pm in Ramelton Town Hall.
The market features the best of Donegal’s local produce and crafts, we currently have a great selection of garden plants all grown locally.
Don’t forget you can phone to order your favourites to avoid missing out 087 9699715. Tearoom open all welcome.

Vintage Rally
The annual Lennon Vintage Club Rally will take place on Sunday June the 30th at 1pm in the Car Park at the Milford Mart. The rally will feature a big display of all kinds of vintage equipment plus all the fun of the Fair. Admission is €5 and children go free.

Creativekidz art
Creativekidz Art summer camps are back this summer with a fun and exciting new programme.
Their camps will take place as follows:
- Ramelton in the Town Hall: Mon 1st - Fri 5th of July
- Sligo Golf Academy Mon 8th - Fri 12th July. Time: 10.30 - 3.00pm
 All art supplies and equipment supplied. Ages 6 - 13yrs.
 Limited places available per week so please book early to avoid disappointment. Contact Zara on 0831344750 or email zaramcdaid@hotmail.com for more information/ to book a place.

Community Games
The Community Games Finals takes place in Milford on Sunday, June 9th. For further details contact John Irwin. Training continues every Wednesday evening 6 – 7 p.m. at Swilly Park (weather permitting). Congratulations to Tamara Blaney (gymnastics), Tadhg Brennan (model making) and table tennis players Chloe Moore, Tor Steel, Laura Steel and Celine Callaghan who have qualified for the national finals in Athlone next weekend.
Results – U-8 Girls 60m: 1st Susie Diver, 2nd Clare McCarron, 3rd Anna Boal; U-8 Boys 60m. 1st Diarmaid Coyle, 2nd Ronan Irwin, 3rd Darragh  Fennell; 4th Rory O’Brien. Boys U-8 80m: 1st Diarmaid Coyle, 2nd Ronan Irwin, 3rd Darragh Fennell, 4th Rory O’Brien. U-8 Girls 80m: 1st Susie Diver, 2nd Anna Boal, 3rd Mary Grumley, 4th Kylie Boyle. U-10 Girls 100m: 1st Tamara Blaney, 2nd Daisy Wheeler, 3rd Caoimhe Bond, 4th Mary McCarron. U-10 Girls 200m: 1st Tamara Blaney, 2nd Daisy Wheeler, 3rd Caoimhe Bond, 4th Mary McCarron. U-10 Boys 100m: 1st Lee Callan, 2nd Cathal Ferguson, 3rd Sean Coffey, 4th Connor Allison. U-10 Boys 200m: 1st Lee Callan, 2nd Sean Coffey, 3rd Cathal Ferguson, 4th Daniel Aiken. U-12 Girls 100m: 1st Molly Diver, 2nd Chloe Moore, 3rd Molly Wheeler, 4th Lucy Boal. U-12 Girls 60m: 1st Chloe Moore, 2nd Molly Wheeler, 3rd Lucy Boal, 4th Chloe Kerr. U-12 Boys 100m: 1st Clive Callan, 2nd Frankie Campbell, 3rd Oisin Coyle, 4th Tomas O’Brien. U-12 Boys 600m: 1st Oisin Coyle, 2nd Frankie Campbell, 3rd Clive Callan, 4th Tomas O’Brien. U-14 Girls 100m: 1st Alana Clarke, 2nd Megan Skinnader. U-14 Girls 800m: Alana Clarke, 2nd Megan Skinnader. U-14 Boys 100m: 
1st Matthew Johnston, 2nd Mark Irwin, 3rd Finn Robinson, 4th Matthew Geever. U-14 Boys 800m: 1st Matthew Johnston, 2nd Mark Irwin, 3rd Ryan Stewart, 4th Matthew Geever. U-16 Boys 100m: 1st Paul Johnston, 2nd Ryan Moore, 3rd Shane Irwin, 4th Matthew Sweeney. U-14 Boys Javelin: 1st Mark Irwin, 2nd Patrick McFadden, 3rd Matthew Johnston. U-14 Boys Shot Putt: 1st Matthew Johnston, 2nd Mark Irwin. U-16 Boys Discus: 1st Shane Irwin, 2nd Ryan Moore. 

Immanuel Christian Retreat Centre
A Quiet Day will be held at the Orchard House, Aughnish, Ramelton with the theme ‘Walk Humbly With Your God’ being led by ‘Mother Dolores’ of the Sisters of Mercy on Saturday 8th June from 10-4pm with Lunch and Refreshments provided. Booking is essential. Please contact Sue or Harry Tel 9152534 email griersue@yahoo.com 


Treasure Hunt
There will be a Car Treasure Hunt on Friday the 31st of May at 7 pm. The cost is €20 per car with all proceeds in aid of the Community Centre.

Lose weight
Step into Spring and lose weight at the same time - Toning class continues every Monday evening at 7.00pm, & Exercise Classes on Thursday at 8.15pm in the Ramelton Community Centre. Come along and join the fun. For further info. call 087 2980450.

Good Health
Good Health Begins with Breastfeeding. Breastfeeding protects the health of children and their mothers in the short and long term Visit www.breastfeeding.ie, call 1850 24 1850. National Breastfeeding Week October 1st -7th 2012.

Playgroup vacancies
Ramelton Community Playgroup has a few spaces left under the Free ECCE Scheme. If your child was born between 2/2/09 and 30/6/10 they are entitled to a free place. Please contact 0749151540 or 0863170375 for information.

Yoga
Mindful Yoga and Meditation class in Immanuel Christian Retreat Centre, Ramelton on Thursday’s from 10am to 11.30am. For information 91-532-60.

SVP
St Vincent De Paul Ramelton provides help to families in need, whatever your circumstances is please do not hesitate to ring the mobile number 0871436640. Your call will strictly confidential.

Community Centre
Ramelton Community Centre is now taking bookings for hire of rooms for Birthday Parties, Meetings, Indoor Football, Fitness classes, Snooker, Cookery classes, etc. Call 086 724 04 95 for details.