Decision on Creeslough development delayed


By Jerome Hughes A MUCH-ANTICIPATED decision on whether to grant planning permission for rebuilding a commercial premises on the site of the devastating Creeslough explosion which was due today has been delayed. Dozens of objections to the proposed development have been lodged with Donegal County Council. Advertisement It is understood the council has written to […]

Two Males Arrested by Garda Extradition Unit in Counties Donegal and Meath


THIS morning, Wednesday, June 12, Gardaí from the Garda Extradition Unit with assistance by the Special Detective Unit, arrested two males (both in their 70s) in counties Donegal and Meath. These arrests are the result of a planned operation with the Police Service of Northern Ireland, on foot of extradition warrants under the Trade and […]

ELECTION 2024: Brogan’s delight at retaining council seat


By Dionne Meehan FIANNA FÁIL candidate Ciaran Brogan has retained his seat on Donegal County Council. His election was confirmed this evening following a second recount of the votes in the Letterkenny LEA. Advertisement Fine Gael Cllr Jimmy Kavanagh has also been elected. As the count continues, Cllr Donal Coyle and Mary T Sweeney are […]

ELECTION 2024: Kevin Bradley loses his seat on Donegal County Council


INDEPENDENT candidate Kevin Bradley has lost his seat on Donegal County Council. It comes after another dramatic day at the Aura Leisure Centre in Letterkenny where the counting of votes has been continuing in the Letterkenny Local Electoral Area. In the early hours of this morning, Mary T Sweeney asked for a recount after the […]

Kevin Bradley calls for a full recount of Letterkenny LEA


INDEPENDENT candidate Kevin Bradley has called for a full recount of the votes in the Letterkenny LEA. This follows Aontú candidate Mary T Sweeneys calls for a full recheck after the 12th count in the early hours of this morning. The full recount will begin at 6pm in the Aura Leisure Centre.

ELECTION 2024: Live updates from the re-count in the Aura Leisure Centre 


Monday, June 10 8:20pm Declarations are about to be made with respect to the Letterkenny Local Electoral Area, Donegal County Council elections. It’s understood that count results will commence from Count 13, having previously stalled on count 12/13. Advertisement 13.03pm The waiting game continues here at the Aura Leisure Centre in Letterkenny. Candidates are beginning […]

‘What happens now, happens’ – Niall Blaney speaks as European count continues


By Evelyn Cullen ‘I threw everything at it’ said Niall Blaney ‘what happens now, happens’ he said speaking to the Donegal News late on on Sunday night at the aura leisure centre in Letterkenny about his campaign for the European parliament elections.  His comments came in advance of the first count which is not due to get underway until […]

Mary T Sweeney calls for full recount of Letterkenny LEA


By Dionne Meehan AFTER 12 counts of the Letterkenny LEA votes, Aontú candidate Mary T Sweeney has requested a full re-count.  “I have consulted with several of the team and the reality is that we felt there was a tight margin all through the night and that it was a viable request,” Ms Sweeney told […]

Colm Ferry – an unsung hero who was dedicated to his community


By Paddy Walsh As the local election campaign nears its conclusion, one man has already claimed his seat in Letterkenny! At the unveiling of a memorial bench on the town’s High Road in honour of the late Colm Ferry, a stalwart of the community, reference was made to his keen interest in politics with Mayor […]