INDEPENDENT Councillor John O’Donnell looks set to top the poll in Milford. The elected representative’s well publicised difficulties appear to have done little to dampen his popularity. He has secured almost 30 per-cent of the vote in his constituency. Liam Blaney has also polled well, taking a further third of the spoils. The final seat […]
Brogan leading the charge in Letterkenny
EARLY tallies suggest Ciaran Brogan will top the poll in Letterkenny. The FF man has secured at least 14 per-cent of the vote at this stage. Also looking strong is FF’s Donal Coyle, Jimmy Kavanagh of FG and Micheal McBride. Advertisement SF will be sweating though with things set to be tight for both Gerry […]
McGuinness set to hold seat as McDermott cruises home
VETERAN Fine Gael politician Bernard McGuinness looks set to hold his seat in North Inishowen. He had faced a challenge from Fianna Fail’s Marie Duffy however tallies show Councillor McGuinness comfortably ahead. Martin McDermott of FF was the big winner in the constituency claiming a stunning 34.5 per-cent of the overall tally.
Fight for fourth seat in North Inishowen
VETERAN Fine Gael candidate Bernard McGuinness is in a dog fight with Marie Duffy FF for the final seat in North Inishowen. Martin McDermott FF has topped the poll, taking a massive 31 per-cent of the overall total. His transfers will be pivotal in the final outcome of the North Inishowen vote. Martin Farren of […]
Canning tops poll in South Inishowen
FIANNA Fail’s Paul Canning has topped the poll in South Inishowen, according to first tallies. Councillor Canning drew 1,518 votes followed by Jack Murray SF, Rena Donaghy FF and Independent Nicholas Crossan. Sinn Fein look on course to claim the final seat via candidate Terry Crossan however these are very early days.
Busy start as tallying of votes gets under way
TALLYING is under way in Letterkenny following a busy day of voting yesterday. Hundreds of tally counters are crowded round the barriers in Letterkenny’s Aura Leisure Centre as Buncrana’s boxes are opened first. It is understood that will be followed by the opening of Carndonagh’s boxes and then Letterkenny. After that it will be what […]
Richard Noble to launch new exhibition at RCC
NEW York born artist and photographer Richard Noble returns to the Regional Cultural Centre in Letterkenny next week with a brand new exhibition. For 50 years Richard has explored and teased at the boundaries of traditional portraiture. His new collection, ‘Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow’ features work from his New York and LA studios in the […]
Donegal group urges ‘no’ vote in divorce referendum
THE Donegal founder of the Catholic Association says the institution of marriage will be “weakened even further” if people back plans to reduce the waiting time for divorce. Currently divorce is permitted only under certain conditions, one of which is that a couple has to have been living apart for four years. The government s […]
An Bord Pleanala backs committee over Great Arch access
AN Bord Pleanala has upheld an appeal by a local protest group against blocking off one of the county’s key tourist attractions, The Great Arch near Fanad. Speaking after learning of the national planning board’s decision this afternoon, a spokesperson for the Great Arch Action Committee said they were delighted that Donegal County Council’s decision to […]
Workhouse to premiere mysterious new show at An Grianán
IT will be all about the unknown when a new show takes centre stage at An Grianán Theatre next month. The latest work by Workhouse Theatre Company has been four years in the making and involves an immensely talented collection of local actors and actresses. Apart from that very little is known about the show. […]