DONEGAL has recorded the highest rates of people living on low incomes in the State. New data from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) show 25 per cent of people in Donegal had an equivalent net administrative income below the low-income threshold — more than double the rate in County Kildare (11.5 per cent). Within Donegal, the Carndonagh […]
Former councillor Marie Therese Gallagher honoured for her contribution to politics
A PRESENTATION has been made to former Sinn Féin councillor, Marie Therese Gallagher in honour of her contribution to local politics. The Dungloe native was first elected to represent the Glenties Municipal District in 2007. At that time, she was the youngest member of Donegal County Council. Advertisement During her time as a councillor, she […]
Cllr Terry Crossan is new Chairperson of Donegal ETB
SINN Féin councillor Terry Crossan has been elected Chairperson of Donegal Education and Training Board (ETB). The Inishowen councillor’s election took place at today’s meeting of Donegal ETB in Letterkenny. Cllr Declan Meehan was elected Deputy Chairperson. Advertisement They replace outgoing Chairperson Cllr Donal Coyle and outgoing Deputy Chairperson Patsy McVicar. Cllr Crossan has paid tribute to the […]
Apology issued after anti-immigration protesters target home of councillor
By Roisin Henderson THE organiser of an anti-immigration protest in Bundoran has apologised to a Sinn Féin councillor whose family were abused at their home by a mob last week. There was shock locally as the protesters targeted the home of Cllr Michael McMahon during an event on the weekend before last. Advertisement In recent […]
Doherty urges Tánaiste to secure funding for rebuild of Raphoe Community Playgroup
THE Tánaiste has been called on to step in and help secure funding to rebuild Raphoe Community Playgroup. The playgroup, a community-based childcare service, was forced to vacate its building last year after it was condemned due to the presence of defective concrete blocks. They are currently operating from a building deemed unfit for purpose. […]
SF vow to stand with communities over water charges
Donegal TDs Pádraig Mac Lochlainn and Pearse Doherty have said that Sinn Féin will stand with communities to oppose any attempts by Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael to introduce the domestic water charges by the back door, now or in the future. The Deputies made their comments following government kite-flying in the media that they are […]
Pádraig Mac Lochlainn is SF fisheries spokesperson
Pádraig Mac Lochlainn has been cconfirmed as the Sinn Féin Fisheries and Marine Spokesperson Donegal Sinn Féin TD, Pádraig Mac Lochlainn has been confirmed as the Sinn Féin Spokesperson on Fisheries and the Marine. The Sinn Féin Chief Whip has been re-appointed to the role he first took up in 2020. Deputy Mac Lochlainn said: […]
General Election: Celebrations as MacLochlainn elected on the second count
By Diarmaid Doherty It’s been a night of celebration for Sinn Fein in Donegal with two party candidates elected in Donegal. Pearse Doherty’s election was confirmed after the first count as he passed the quota with over 6,000 votes to spare. Advertisement The second count saw the distribution of his quota and Padraig MacLochlainn received […]
General Election: Sinn Féin’s Pearse Doherty tops the poll in Donegal
By Dionne Meehan HISTORY has repeated itself for Sinn Féin’s Pearse Doherty after he topped the poll in the five seater Donegal constituency with 18,898 first preference votes, securing his seat in Dáil Éireann. Likewise, in the 2020 General Elections, the recurring poll topper secured 21,000 first preference votes. Advertisement Speaking to the Donegal News, […]
Sinn Féin remain optimistic about third choice candidate
Sinn Féin are remaining optimistic regarding the party’s choice to field a third candidate in Donegal. A first count is anticipated to take place soon but with the final tally figures in, it looks like Sinn Féin’s outgoing TD Pearse Doherty set to top the poll. According to the final tally Sinn Féin hold 42% […]