Ramelton Donegal Republic of Ireland

Ramelton, also Rathmelton, is a town and townland in County Donegal, Ireland. As of 2022, its population was 1,288. Ramelton is situated at the mouth of the River Lennon, 11 km north of Letterkenny and 4 km south of Milford, on the western shores of Lough Swilly. The town is named after Ráth Mealtain,, an early Gaelic chieftain. The fort is said to lie under t…
Ramelton, also Rathmelton, is a town and townland in County Donegal, Ireland. As of 2022, its population was 1,288. Ramelton is situated at the mouth of the River Lennon, 11 km north of Letterkenny and 4 km south of Milford, on the western shores of Lough Swilly. The town is named after Ráth Mealtain,, an early Gaelic chieftain. The fort is said to lie under the ruins of a medieval castle of the O'Donnells, the ruling family of West Donegal before their exile to mainland Europe in 1607.
  • Elevation: 20 m (70 ft)
  • Country: Ireland
  • Province: Ulster
  • County: County Donegal
  • Population (2022): 1,288
  • Irish Grid Reference: C228212

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