in Ramelton


in Ramelton




On the 9th of November 2005 the world's greatest
rugby team came to Donegal to honour the memory of
Dave Gallaher,
their legendary captain from 100 years earlier.
Ramelton had never seen anything like it before and
in true Ramelton style the whole town turned out
to welcome them.


photo by Jonathan Smeaton

The All Blacks including tour captain Tana Umaga visited the guest house (Crammond House, Market Square) in Ramelton where Gallaher was born as 'David Gallagher'
on 30th of October 1873.

Hours before they arrived, hundreds fans had gathered at the (cold) Market Square outside the Crammond House as Umaga unveiled a plague commemorating their founder's birthplace.


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photo by Jonathan Smeaton

photo by Jonathan Smeaton

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All Blacks DVD
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After that there was a big reception in the (warm) Town Hall with over four hundred townpeople.

Kevin Shields - The Dave Gallaher Society


photo by Jonathan Smeaton

'Ramelton was ready for the All Blacks but the All Blacks were not ready for Ramelton'.

left to right:
Agnus Mc Donald, Conrad Smith, Joe Rokocoko, Neemia Tialata, Tana Umaga, Jerry Collins

photo by Jonathan Smeaton

All Black legend - Sir Brian Lahore

overwhelmed captain - Tana Umaga

"To come to the place where the great
Dave Gallaher was raised
is an emotional moment for us".

"We never thought in our wildest dreams
we would get this kind of reception...
it is one of the great days".

Also many thanks to the "Helping Hands"




Definitely, this was an unforgettable and historical day for Ramelton!
All Blacks DVD

painted by George Putnam
An exhibition celebrating the life & achievements of Ramelton's Famous
"All Blacks Captain"
Venue: Donegal Ancestry Centre, The Old Warehouses, Ramelton


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