THE following post will contain live updates from the Aura Leisure Centre in Letterkenny. Saturday, June 8 20:20pm Advertisement The final electoral area to be tallied was Lifford Stranorlar and the tally that follows accounts for 41 of the 42 boxes opened. Topping the poll on tallies is Independent Martin Scanlon with 1387, followed by […]
Donegal electorate goes to the polls as candidates battle for council’s 37 seats
By Kate Heaney TOMORROW will see more than 130,000 adults in County Donegal eligible to go to the polls to cast their vote to elect 37 county councillors to serve for the next five years. For those eligible, voters here will also cast their ballot for the candidates they believe should represent them in the European Parliament. […]
‘A child will die in Donegal if action isn’t taken soon’
BY JEROME HUGHES RAISING concern surrounding child safety on roads outside Donegal’s schools is nothing new but one local election candidate is making it his main campaign issue. Patrick Brogan is based in Moutcharles but he points out that the danger posed to children by speeding motorists is a problem right across the county. Advertisement “When […]
68 candidates, so far, seeking 37 council seats
By Kate Heaney There are currently 68 candidates seeking to take one of 37 seats in the election to Donegal County Council taking place on Friday, June 7. A number of parties have yet to finalise their candidate selection and more independent candidates or parties may yet declare their intention to stand here. Advertisement Councillors […]
People of Northern Ireland go to polls tomorrow
RESIDENTS of the North are going to the polls tomorrow to vote in the local government elections. Polls will open tomorrow morning at 7am as residents across the North vote for candidates to form their local Councils. The polls will close at 10pm tomorrow night. Advertisement The electorate will choose 462 councillors across 11 district […]
Traveller seeks to make history in Seanad election
Irish Traveller Woman is challenging inequalities in society, not just in the Traveller community but for all that suffer marginalisation.
Bernie Moran to run for Fine Gael in Letterkenny
LOCAL businesswoman and healthcare professional, Bernie Moran, has been selected as a Fine Gael candidate for the Letterkenny area in May’s county council elections. Bernie Moran, of Loughnagin, Letterkenny (43), will join sitting councillor Jimmy Kavanagh on the Fine Gael ticket after a party meeting in Letterkenny last night. She says she will be a […]
Michael D Higgins to meet supporters in Bundoran
MICHAEL D Higgins will visit Donegal later today as the presidential election campaign draws to a close ahead of Friday’s vote. Mr Higgins will meet supporters in Bundoran this evening at 5.30p.m. at the Holyrood Hotel, where local musician Sean Gallagher will perform. A Spokesperson for Mr Higgins said: “As the Presidential campaign draws to […]
Blaney vows to return to politics after Seanad set back
FORMER Fianna Fáil Deputy Niall Blaney has failed in his bid to win a seat in Seanad Eireann and will now seek a ‘different route’ back into politics
Cllr Frank McBrearty jnr., to retire from politics
“After my term on this council I will be retiring from politics. I am still very angry, which I don’t apologise for.”