THE 100% Redress Party (“the Party”) has announced its third candidate, who will be standing at the forthcoming local council elections in June 2024. Eamonn Jackson, former Chairperson of the Mica Action Group, will be contesting the the Milford Electoral Area in Donegal. Eamonn, who lives with his family in Milford, says “it is a […]
Donegal Council needs a shake up: 100% Redress Party
Tomas Sean Devine has announced he’s seeking a seat on Donegal County Council in the June elections, running for the 100% Redress Party. The Letterkenny man, who is chairperson of the party, has described his selection as an honour. “For too long, the majority of our local councillors have been silent on the issues that matter […]
Jimmy Brogan to contest local elections as independent candidate
Jimmy Brogan, administrative assistant for Deputy Thomas Pringle, has announced that he will contest the local elections in the Donegal Municipal District as an independent candidate. “As a Donegal man who has worked with Deputy Thomas Pringle for the past 12 years, I have seen first-hand the issues that affect the people of South Donegal […]
Independent Ireland facing uphill battle in Donegal as key figures unimpressed
Independent politicians in Donegal appear underwhelmed by Ireland’s newest political party, which vows to disrupt the establishment. Independent Ireland was officially registered last November, founded by Cork South West TD Michael Collins and Limerick County TD Richard O’Donoghue. Roscommon-Galway TD Michael Fitzmaurice has just become the party’s third Teachta Dála. Donegal’s sole Independent TD, Thomas […]
Fine Gael to have only one woman candidate in Donegal
Up to a dozen candidates will put their names before the electorate next May as Fine Gael looks to grow its representation on Donegal County Council.
Outsourcing of Medical Card reviews to German company playing with people’s health – Cutliffe
INDEPENDENT Local Election candidate and member of Friends of Letterkenny Hospital, Peter Cutliffe has claimed that the outsourcing of Medical-card reviews to a German Company away from the HSE is playing with people’s lives.
Tearing down posters obstructs local democracy – Galligan
FIRST-time Local Election candidate Christy Galligan has hit out at a group of ‘faceless’ people in Letterkenny area who he claims are tearing his election posters down.
Broadband for 78 locations in Donegal announced – Galligan
LABOUR’S Local Election candidate, Christy Galligan, has welcomed news that 78 rural communities in Donegal, including Churchill and Termon, are to get access to high-quality broadband for the first time.
McLaughlin welcomes €48,250 for 17 Donegal festivals and events
LOCAL ELECTION candidate Siobhán McLaughlin (Labour) has welcome the announcement that just over €537,000 has been approved by Fáilte Ireland for 175 regional festivals and events taking place this year.