McConalogue, McHugh and Pringle take the last seats


In a nail biting end to General Election 2020 in Donegal, here are the following results:   Pat the Cope Gallagher (FF)  -+928, overall vote: 11, 074 Advertisement Charlie McConalogue (FF)  -+1,162, total vote 11, 432 Joe McHugh (FG)   – + 1,184, total votes 12,104 Thomas Pringle (Non Party)  – +1, 490, total votes 12, […]

Breaking: Charlie McConalogue tipped to keep seat


  BREAKING: It is now believed Charlie McConalogue (FF) will take his seat along with Thomas Pringle (Ind) and Joe McHugh (FG). Awaiting Returning Officer, Geraldine O’Connor with official results. Pat the Cope Gallagher has been in public office for more than 40  years. The official result remains to be seen, but speculation is mounting […]

Quota in Donegal confirmed just below 13,000 votes


THE quota in Donegal has been confirmed as 12,866 votes. Only two candidates, Pearse Doherty and Padraig MacLochlainn, have reached the figure so far. Things have slowed here at the Aura Leisure Centre to allow for discussions over disputed ballots. A first count is expected some time between 6pm and 7pm. 

Counting under way in Donegal


COUNTING has commenced in Donegal following yesterday’s voting. Boxes were opened at 9am and Letterkenny’s Aura Leisure Centre is already busy with candidates, supporters and media in attendance. Thirteen candidates are vying for five seats in Donegal and the first result is expected in around 7pm this evening. Advertisement According to last night’s exit polls, […]

Busy morning at Donegal’s polling booths say officials


TRADITIONAL voting patterns have been thrown to the wind by Saturday polling, according to officials at Donegal’s electoral stations. Normally those manning the polling stations can predict quiet periods and busy spells. But not today with officials reporting a steady stream of people all morning as opposed to the pre-work, lunch hour and post-work rushes […]