The performances of Martin Scanlon and Niall McConnell were the big talking points when the tally figures were weighed up from Lifford-Stranorlar MD. Scanlon looks like topping the poll with the tallies predicting the Independent candidate to poll 1,387, just around 200 short of the predicted quota of 1,582. Niall O’Connell meanwhile polled 856 first […]
ELECTION 2024: ‘Hard work paying dividends’ – Naughton
Cllr Michael Naughton wore a broad smile in the Aura Leisure Centre in Letterkenny as the tally figures put him on track to retain his seat in the Donegal Municipal district. The Fianna Fáil councillor looks set to come in just under the quota which is predicted to be 1,937, with the tallies predicting Naughton […]
ELECTION 2024: Battle royale expected for final seats
Fianna Fáil look set to take the first two seats in Letterkenny with the tally figures predicting that Cllr Donal Mandy Kelly will exceed the quota on the first count. With the quota predicted to be at around 1,603, Cllr Kelly, according to the tallies, will get 1,791 first preference votes. He will be followed […]
ELECTION 2024: Murray and Beard poll well in South Inishowen
The success of 100% Redress party candidate Joy Beard is one of the big stories from South Inishowen (Buncrana) with the tally figures predicting she will exceed the quota and gain election on the first count. According to the tallies, Jack Murray of Sinn Féin will top the poll, with Beard finishing a close second. […]
ELECTION 2024: Success of 100% Redress candidates “frightening” for main parties – McDaid
FORMER Fianna Fáil Minister Dr James McDaid said the success of the 100% Redress party candidates in Donegal is “frightening” for the Government parties. The former TD offered his thoughts to the Donegal News earlier today as the tally figures indicated major support for Tomás Seán Devine in Letterkenny and his party colleagues Joy Beard […]
Ardara pupil is a winner at Green Schools Water Awards
A Donegal pupil is celebrating after being named among the prize winners at the annual An Taisce Green Schools Water Awards. The artistic Niamh Chen from St. Mary’s National School in Ardara was the Regional winner of the poster competition at the Dublin ceremony. Uisce Éireann’s Geoffrey Bourke, who presented the awards alongside An Taisce’s […]
Bishop McGuckian to perform ordination of Rev Anthony Hartnett on Sunday
By Diarmaid Doherty Former Bishop of Raphoe Alan McGuckian will return to the diocese this Sunday to perform the ordination of Deacon Rev. Anthony Hartnett. A native of Co. Wicklow, Rev. Hartnett has been living in Donegal for over ten years and was ordained a Deacon in the Church of Mary Immaculate in Stranorlar last […]
Donegal guests attend RNLI garden party at Buckingham Palace
Princess Anne and the Duke of Kent hosted a Garden Party at Buckingham Palace last week for volunteers from all over the UK and Ireland in recognition of the RNLI celebrating its 200 year anniversary. Among the invited guests were volunteers from Donegal, including Susan Shields and Pete McBride from Downings who are pictured with […]
Raphoe business premises targeted by vandals
Gardaí have confirmed they are investigating an alleged incident of burglary at a business premises in Raphoe over the weekend. Damage was caused by vandals who entered Frankie’s of Raphoe on Saturday, ransacking the premises which is currently lying vacant. It’s understood quite a bit of damage was caused and graffiti sprayed on walls inside. […]
Bracing for the ballot – election campaign enters final few days
BY JEROME HUGHES Candidates are entering the final few days of canvassing as the county prepares to go to the polls this coming Friday. THE local electorate faces a crucial decision amidst a diverse pool of 91 candidates seeking just 37 available seats on Donegal County Council. Advertisement The upcoming local elections in Donegal promise […]