THERE are still results coming in but as it stands, here is how Donegal County Council will look when it next meets: Buncrana Paul Canning Rena Donaghey Jack Murray Nicholas Crossan Terry Crossan Advertisement Carndonagh Martin McDermott Martin Farren Albert Doherty Bernard McGuinness Donegal Niamh Kennedy Glenties Michael Choil Mac Giolla Easbuig John Sheamais O’Fearraigh […]
Seamus O’Domhnaill loses seat in Glenties
THE former Mayor of Donegal County Council, Seamus O’Domhnaill has been eliminated on the seventh count of Glenties Electoral Area. He secured 1222 final votes, having gained 31 votes in this round. His votes are now being distributed to the remaining candidates. The quota is 1815. Sinn Fein’s John Sheamuis O’Ferrargh is close with 1782 […]
John O’Donnell officially elected in Letterkenny
INDEPENDENT Councillor John O’Donnell has officially been elected. The Kilmacrennan took one of three seats in the Milford area when he reached quota on first preference votes alone. His first preference tally of 1,959 was more than enough to get him over the line. Friends and family cheered as the result was announced in the […]
First count in Glenties Electoral Area after 2pm
It is understood sitting Independent Cllr Mac Giolla Easbuig will be elected on first count.
First count results for Glenties to provide clarity
A total of 85 candidates are running in a 37-seat constituency.
O’Donnell snubs RTE following election victory
KILMACRENNAN politician John O’Donnell has refused to speak to RTE after he topped the poll in the Milford Electoral Area. Councillor O’Donnell was at the centre of an Prime Time investigation into alleged corruption. After being approached by RTE’s Eileen Magnier in the Aura Leisure Centre this afternoon, Mr O’Donnell said he would not be […]
Third Milford seat very much in the balance
THE third seat in the Milford Electoral Area will not be decided until tomorrow, indications this afternoon show. Both Liam Blaney and John O’Donnell have done enough with the latter currently topping the poll. That could change tomorrow however the election of both men looks a done deal. The final seat is far from a […]
O’Donnell on course to top poll in Milford
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 […]