Interesting information about Ramelton...:
The Father of Presbyterianism Francis Mackime was born in Ramelton and worshiped in what is call The Old
Meeting House, he founded the American Presbyterian Church. Today, fully restored, the Old Meeting House is the town library.
Just how did an Irish emigrant now forgotten in his native land become captain of the first All Blacks side , one of the most revered rugby teams in the world?
And how did he revolutionise the way the game is played, popularising the position of wing forward and pioneering the concept of mobile forwards swarming over the pitch to support play?
The story of Dave Gallaher, born in Ramelton the man who helped establish rugby as New Zealand's national game and make the All Blacks the world's top side, is a remarkable one.
A Little bit further into Northern Ireland and you can visit the Giants Causway - its a bit further but it can be done in a day. Take a trip south to Donegal Town and book in to Harveys Point famous Sunday Carvery. - all you can eat!!
Touring Ideas:
1) Do the Fanad Drive leaving from Rathmelton thourgh Rathmullen and on to Fanad. Beautiful Scenery. Stop at the cellar bar for coffee in Rathmullen House and walk the Beach. Another Beach you will see is Magherawarden you cant miss it as you drive. Good food at Rathmullen House or at Portsalon. Stop at Portsalon at Sarahs Bar for a guinness. Continue back via Mulroy Bay and back via Milford to Ramelton - full day out. Great food at the Milford Inn. 2) Go to Glenveagh National Park, Gardens and Castle Tour - well worth a visit (via Kilmacrenan).3) Another drive is via carrigart to Dunfanaghy, Rosapenna and Horn Head area - great scenary.4) You can also travel to Rathmullen again and take the Ferry to the Inishowen Penninsula and drive all around Inishowen. Again a great drive and beautiful scenary. See Fort Dunree, Malin Town and lots more. You don't have to take the Ferry but its a great trip - only runs in the summer.5) Take a day trip to Derry and see the city
Golf:
Letterkenny and Otaway Golf Clubs(oldest club in Ireland are both 5 minutes drive away with Portsalon Golf Club and Rosapenna 20 minutes drive.
Ballyliffin Golf Club; Two 18 Hole Links Courses, located close to Carndonagh.
The Old Links and the Glashedy Links Course.
Tel: +353 (0)7493 76119
Rosapenna Golf Club; 18 Hole Links Course, located near Downings in north Donegal. Part of Rosapenna hotel complex.
Tel: +353 (0)74 55301
Balleybofey & Stranorlar Golf Club
This course offers a challenge of all standards. 18 holes, 5870 yds, set in the Finne Valley Tree Lines Park Land with its feature hole 16th set on the shore of Lough Allan. Ideal course for Holiday Golf in Donegal.
Letterkenny Golf Club
18 hole, 6239 yards, Par 70 Parkland Championship course. The course takes advantage of natural variances of elevation with four holes wrapped around the banks of Lough Swilly and the 'top seven' holes affording the golfer a panoramic view of the Lough-side and the picturesque garland hills and wooded countryside. Nestled within 147 acres of tranquil bliss the golfer's game will be shared with no-one but nature and its splendid beauty.
Other Activities:
Go-karting, bowling, clay pigeon shooting
