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 […]
McGuinness set to hold seat as McDermott cruises home
VETERAN Fine Gael politician Bernard McGuinness looks set to hold his seat in North Inishowen. He had faced a challenge from Fianna Fail’s Marie Duffy however tallies show Councillor McGuinness comfortably ahead. Martin McDermott of FF was the big winner in the constituency claiming a stunning 34.5 per-cent of the overall tally.
Fight for fourth seat in North Inishowen
VETERAN Fine Gael candidate Bernard McGuinness is in a dog fight with Marie Duffy FF for the final seat in North Inishowen. Martin McDermott FF has topped the poll, taking a massive 31 per-cent of the overall total. His transfers will be pivotal in the final outcome of the North Inishowen vote. Martin Farren of […]
Canning tops poll in South Inishowen
FIANNA Fail’s Paul Canning has topped the poll in South Inishowen, according to first tallies. Councillor Canning drew 1,518 votes followed by Jack Murray SF, Rena Donaghy FF and Independent Nicholas Crossan. Sinn Fein look on course to claim the final seat via candidate Terry Crossan however these are very early days.
Busy start as tallying of votes gets under way
TALLYING is under way in Letterkenny following a busy day of voting yesterday. Hundreds of tally counters are crowded round the barriers in Letterkenny’s Aura Leisure Centre as Buncrana’s boxes are opened first. It is understood that will be followed by the opening of Carndonagh’s boxes and then Letterkenny. After that it will be what […]
Strong turnout in Letterkenny polling stations
The local elections will elect 37 members representing seven local Local Electoral Areas on Donegal County Council.
Gardaí called to polling station
It is understood gardaí were called to the incident shortly after the polling station opened this morning.
Abbey Hotel to host Donegal Rose selection
The Roses will be interviewed by three judges at tomorrow’s event.
Richard Noble to launch new exhibition at RCC
NEW York born artist and photographer Richard Noble returns to the Regional Cultural Centre in Letterkenny next week with a brand new exhibition. For 50 years Richard has explored and teased at the boundaries of traditional portraiture. His new collection, ‘Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow’ features work from his New York and LA studios in the […]