WITH the first count now well underway in the Aura Leisure Centre in Letterkenny, tally figures suggest that presidential candidate Catherine Connolly is set to receive the majority of votes in Donegal. Tally figures show that Connolly received 75 per cent of the county’s votes, while Heather Humphreys received 20 per cent of votes and […]
Final tally figures announced for Donegal
WITH all ballot boxes now opened at the Aura Leisure Centre in Letterkenny, the final tally figures show that Catherine Connolly has received 75 per cent of the votes in the county. Figures show that Heather Humphreys has received 20 per cent of the votes and Jim Gavin has received four per cent of the […]
Tally figures show Catherine Connolly has largest per cent of the vote in Donegal so far
WITH half of the ballot boxes now opened at the Aura Leisure Centre in Letterkenny, so far tally figures are showing that presidential candidate Catherine Connolly has 66 per cent of the county’s vote. Meanwhile, Heather Humphreys has received 18 percent of the votes, while Jim Gavin received four per cent of votes. So far, […]
Voting gets underway in the Presidential Election
VOTING is underway in the Presidential Election. Polling stations across the county opened this morning at 7am, and will close tonight at 10pm. The count centre at the Aura Leisure Centre in Letterkenny will open at 9am tomorrow morning, Saturday, October 24. Advertisement You can find out where your nearest polling station is by checking […]
Weather: Cool, cloudy and damp start to the day
IT will be cool, cloudy and damp this morning as scattered showers drift down across the province. Sunny spells will develop for a time later this morning as the showers clear but cloud will return later this afternoon bringing further showers too. Highest temperatures of 9 to 11 degrees. Advertisement Tonight will become rather cloudy […]
Deaths in Donegal, Friday, October 24
The following deaths have taken place in Donegal: Colm Carey, Buncrana Tina Coyle, Ramelton and Carrigart Advertisement Jim McLaughlin, Glasgow and Malin Susan O’Donnell, Annagry Jack Meehan, Dublin and Donegal Allison Thompson, Letterkenny Eilis McGrane, Ballintra Muriel Jones, Raphoe Seamus Byrne, Glencolmcille Colm Carey, Buncrana The death has occurred of Colm Carey, Slavery, Buncrana. Colm […]
A Space to Breathe: a free mindful interior design workshop
THE Donegal Women’s Centre, in partnership with the HSE Connecting for Life “Let’s Talk About Suicide” Programme, are hosting a ‘A Space to Breathe’ event. This free 8-week Mindful Interior Design Workshop will begin on Monday, November 3 in Donegal Town. This unique workshop invites women to pause, reconnect, and explore how their living spaces […]
Letterkenny man’s chance encounter with presidential candidate Catherine Connolly
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A CHANCE meeting on a street in Tuam with presidential candidate Catherine Connolly gave Letterkenny man John Nee an opportunity to share a special moment with someone he greatly admires. The fortuitous encounter came at a pivotal time for the Oldtown storyteller and musician, who, like so many others, is struggling to comprehend the genocide in […]
Letterkenny woman with 189 previous convictions jailed
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A LETTERKENNY woman with 189 previous convictions was jailed for nine months this week when her case was dealt with in the local district court. Lisa Mongan (37), 61 Cashel Park, Lisnenan, appeared before Letterkenny District Court via videolink from Dóchas Centre, Mountjoy Prison, Dublin. Mongan is charged that on October 5 at Home Savers, Pearse Road, […]
Viral video of dangerous driving in Falcarragh sparks concern
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A LOCAL councillor has spoken out about a shocking video of dangerous driving outside the primary school in Falcarragh, which has been widely shared on social media in recent days. The video shows two cars being chased by Gardaí, with one speeding past onlookers who recorded the incident. Gardaí told the Donegal News that they […]