The performances of Martin Scanlon and Niall McConnell were the big talking points when the tally figures were weighed up from Lifford-Stranorlar MD. Scanlon looks like topping the poll with the tallies predicting the Independent candidate to poll 1,387, just around 200 short of the predicted quota of 1,582. Niall O’Connell meanwhile polled 856 first […]
ELECTION 2024: ‘Hard work paying dividends’ – Naughton
Cllr Michael Naughton wore a broad smile in the Aura Leisure Centre in Letterkenny as the tally figures put him on track to retain his seat in the Donegal Municipal district. The Fianna Fáil councillor looks set to come in just under the quota which is predicted to be 1,937, with the tallies predicting Naughton […]
ELECTION 2024: Coughlan’s dismay at low voter turnout in Donegal
FORMER Tánaiste Mary Coughlan has expressed dismay at the low turnout for the local and European elections in Donegal, and across the country. Turnout for local elections tends to be lower than for national elections. The most pervasive reason seems to be a lack of perceived importance around local elections. However, one analyst suggested to the Donegal […]
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 […]
ELECTION 2024: Battle royale expected for final seats
Fianna Fáil look set to take the first two seats in Letterkenny with the tally figures predicting that Cllr Donal Mandy Kelly will exceed the quota on the first count. With the quota predicted to be at around 1,603, Cllr Kelly, according to the tallies, will get 1,791 first preference votes. He will be followed […]
ELECTION 2024: Murray and Beard poll well in South Inishowen
The success of 100% Redress party candidate Joy Beard is one of the big stories from South Inishowen (Buncrana) with the tally figures predicting she will exceed the quota and gain election on the first count. According to the tallies, Jack Murray of Sinn Féin will top the poll, with Beard finishing a close second. […]
ELECTION 2024: Emotional day for Donal Mandy as tallies predict he could top the poll
By Dionne Meehan FIANNA FÁIL candidate Donal ‘Mandy’ Kelly has said he is overwhelmed by today’s tally results which show’s he could potentially top the poll in the Letterkenny area. Cllr Kelly was co-opted onto Donegal County Council three and a half years ago. Advertisement Speaking to the Donegal News in the Aura Leisure Centre […]
Cór Ailigh enjoy enriching and spiritual trip to the Vatican
St EUNAN’S Cathedral’s all Irish choir, Cór Ailigh, returned home on Monday after a very successful trip to Rome and the Vatican last weekend. On Saturday morning they were met in St Peter’s Square by Donegal’s Monsignor Eamonn McLoughlin who then led the choir into St Peter’s Basilica where they sang at the 12 noon Mass […]
ELECTION 2024: Success of 100% Redress candidates “frightening” for main parties – McDaid
FORMER Fianna Fáil Minister Dr James McDaid said the success of the 100% Redress party candidates in Donegal is “frightening” for the Government parties. The former TD offered his thoughts to the Donegal News earlier today as the tally figures indicated major support for Tomás Seán Devine in Letterkenny and his party colleagues Joy Beard […]