Independent, Frank O’Donnell has not ruled out running for election again.
The former Chair of the Michael Collins/ Dr McGinley branch of Fine Gael in Letterkenny was eliminated on the fifth count on 337 votes.
He stepped away from the party a matter of weeks ago based on his unhappiness with decisions being taken by Fine Gael at national level.
Mr O’Donnell believes the party needs to listen to grassroot members:
