Ramelton’s Lennon Festival countdown - motorists advised of road closures

There is a fantastic programme of entertainment and activities in place for the Lennon Festival taking place in Ramelton during the first two weeks of July. 

Moya Brennan, The Tumbling Paddies and A Springsteen Tribute, Robert Mizzel, ABBA Sensations, Jimmy Buckley, and Claudia Buckly  are among the music highlights, with other activities including the RNLI Soapbox Derby, music bingo, fancy dress, and a fireworks display.

And with the countdown on to the festival, organisers are advising that a number of local road closures will be in place.

A spokesperson for the festival said: “Well folks, we are a week away from our festival and here the roads that will be closed during our festival with the dates and times.

“If you’re planning on passing the wee town, remember to stop and enjoy what's going on but plan ahead as there will be delays.”

More information and updates can be found on the Ramelton Lennon Festival Facebook page

The road closures as per an order byDonegal County Council are as follows:

Funfair

Road: Loreto Secondary L-7272-4 Shore Road to corner of the QuayDate: July 3 to 16

Alternative Route: Diversions via Castle Street, Bridge Street and The Tank, L1422-1, L7272-3, L7272-1, R245

Music

Roads: L7272-5 Shore Road, L7272-3 Bridge Street and Gamble’s Square. The L7272-3 will be closed from the bottom of the Tank to L7272-5 Shore Road and L7272-3 Bridge Street

Dates and Times: July 4, 6pm to 10pm; July 5, 6pm to 1am; July 6, 6pm to 1am; July 12, 6pm to 1am; July 13, 6pm to 1am; July 14, 6pm to 1am; July 15, 6pm to 1am

Alternative Route: Diversions via R245 and L7272-1 and L7272-2

Soapbox Derby

Roads: L5752-1 Church Street from the Rectory Road junction to the Lennon Lodge junction including L7302-1 St Mary’s Terrace and L-7272-2 Tank Road

Date and Time: July 7 1pm to 8pm

Alternative Route: Diversions via R245 and Bridge Street L7272-3/2 and Castle Street L1422-1. Local access on L-5752-1, L-7302-1 and L-7272-2