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 […]
‘I honestly wouldn’t take my sight back’ – St Johnston’s Jackie McBrearty
BY JEROME HUGHES MORE than 2,000 people in Donegal are living with a serious eye condition, and a large group of those affected will travel to Dublin this weekend for a major international conference. The event brings together scientists, clinicians, patient advocates and people with a vision impairment from around the world in an effort […]
The nose of Tralee pet competition returns for the 11th year
IRELAND’S most loved annual pet competition, the Nose of Tralee, is back for its 11th year, with nationwide entries now open. Last year, the Nose of Tralee saw an impressive 1,500 pets participate. To enter the Nose of Tralee, pet owners simply need to upload a photo of their pet and share why they deserve to […]
Donegal nun appointed to the Dicastery for Evangelisation
MANORCUNNINGHAM’S Sr. Mary Barron has been appointed as a member of the Dicastery for Evangelisation specifically in the Section for First Evangelisation and New Particular Churches. The wonderful news was shared by Pope Francis on June 8, 2024. Sr. Mary Barron, who is a Galdonagh native, has dedicated her life to evangelisation. Advertisement Her missionary […]
ELECTION 2024: Quiet start to the day in the Aura
THERE has been a quiet start to the morning here in the Aura Leisure Centre as count staff are busy organising votes, including postal votes. Of course, two counts are taking place out here today. In the Milford Local Electoral Area, there are nine candidates contesting the three seats up for grabs. Advertisement They are […]
ELECTION 2024: Final Results from Letterkenny LEA
Monday, June 10 10.09pm Letterkenny LEA 14th and Final Count Results, following the distribution of Ciaran Brogan’s surplus 193 votes. Advertisement (7-seater and the Quota for election is 1,629) Donal Mandy Kelly (FF) 1,841 – (ELECTED) Gerry McMonagle (SF) 1,208 + 503 = 1,711 (ELECTED) Tomás Seán Devine (100% Redress) 1,620 + 60 = 1,680 (ELECTED) Ciaran Brogan […]
A pedestrian has died following an overnight collision in Moville
GARDAÍ are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision in Moville this morning. Shortly after 1:30 am, Gardaí and emergency services responded to a collision involving a car and a pedestrian at Ballynally, near Moville. The pedestrian, a man in his 20s, was pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver of the car was […]
Letterkenny born economist takes up specialist post
By Kate Heaney LETTERKENNY-BORN specialist economist Catherine Murray has joined one of the country’s top property advisor practices, Turley Property. The former Loreto Letterkenny student was previously Chief Economist with AECOM Ireland where she headed up their economics team since 2018. Advertisement The local woman specialises in the economics of place and has over 20 […]
ELECTION 2024: Tally figures show Declan Meehan could top poll in Milford area
By Dionne Meehan INDEPENDENT candidate Declan Meehan could top the poll in the Milford area according to today’s tally. After failing to secure a seat in the 2019 elections, Declan said he is delighted with his tally which was nearly triple of his votes in the previous election. Advertisement “I am very happy that I […]