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Distribution of Pearse Doherty’s surplus: Nikki Bradley, Fine Gael +61 = 3,719 Vincent Bradley, Independent +5 = 116 Nuala Carr, Green Party +23 = 903 Pearse Doherty, Sinn Féin – ELECTED Carol Gallagher People Before Profit +63 = 669 Pat The Cope Gallagher, Fianna Fail +480 = 10,504 Noel Jordan, Sinn Féin +1084 = 4,405

The turnout figure in Donegal is 58.9%. 131,306 people were registered to vote in the county with 77,321 voting. The number of invalid votes is 797, making the total valid poll 76,624. The quota is 12,771. The results of the first vote in Donegal is: Nikki Bradley, Fine Gael – 3,658 Vincent Bradley, Independent –

12 TDs have been elected to the 34th Dail, as counting continues around the country. Sinn Féin currently have the highest number of seats with 6, however there’s still a long way to go. Some big elections in the last hour including that of Mary Lou McDonald in Dublin Central. Sinn Féin also getting good

First counts are expected to be declared in the next hour as counting continues across the country. Most constituencies have final tallies in. Of the 174 TDs to be elected based on the tally data, 136 of the seats look secured. The figures show the transfer battles for final seats will be decisive. Currently Fianna

A driver has been arrested in Carndonagh after they were caught driving 70kph over the speed limit. Buncrana Roads Policing Unit were operating a speed check in the Glentogher area when they detected a vehicle travelling at 150kph in a 80kph speed zone. The driver was arrested and charged to appear in court.  

Over 50 incidents of threats, abuse and harassment are reported to have been made to politicians in the lead up to the General Election. A joint investigation by the Institute for Strategic Dialogue and the Hope & Courage Collective documented 55 incidents including 4 violent offline actions. 90 per cent of the incidents used social

2557 customers have been left without power in Letterkenny this morning. The outage occurred at around 8.40am in the Gortlee area. It is expected to return at 09.45am. ESB says they are working to repair the fault and apologise for the lack of supply.

The national election exit poll shows the three largest parties are neck and neck in terms of vote share. The exit poll suggests Sinn Féin has received 21.1% of the vote with Fine Gael marginally behind on 21 and Fianna Fail in third place among the larger parties at 19.5 The Soc Dems lead the

The STOP/GO traffic management on the R252 at Doochary Village is being extended to Monday. Donegal County Council says this is due to the ongoing essential works that are being carried out on the road. The system will be in place from 8am until 5pm. Motorists are advised to allow additional times for their journeys

415 properties in Letterkenny have been left without power this evening. The outage in the Cullion was reported at around 17:02pm. Power is expected to be restored at 19:15pm this evening. ESB say they apologise for the lack of supply and are currently working to repair the fault.

Indications show there has been a big turnout at the polling stations today. It’s reported that turnout is as high as 47% in some areas. It was a slow and steady to start to the day, but a lunchtime surge saw a considerable increase in the figures. Over 131,000 people are eligible to vote in

An extension of St. Bernadette’s Special School in Letterkenny has been approved. The extension will comprise of four new classrooms to provide special classes for children with special educational needs. The extension has been granted under the Modular Framework Programme.

The government has issued its homelessness report for October, with a slight rise in the local figures. In the North West, 139 adults accessed services, down eight on the September figure, with 56 of them doing so in Donegal, up five on the previous month. There were 21 families registered as homeless in the region

Repairs to a burst water main may cause supply disruptions to Srath Aoibhinn, Stranorlar and surrounding areas. A traffic management plan will be in place for the duration of the works, which will take place until 6pm this evening. It is recommended that those affected allow 3-4 hours after the estimated restoration time for supply

Heavy traffic is causing delays in Letterkenny. An Garda Siochana have confirmed there have been no reports of any incidents. They say that one lane on the four lane is closed.

Gardai are conducting checkpoints in Donegal today. Gardaí from Glenties and Killybegs Garda Stations are out in force along with the Donegal Town Roads Policing Unit. Motorists are reminded to drive safely and always make wise decisions when it comes to road safety. Gardai are warning that making a decision to drive while under the

People are being urged to avoid the area around the old Carraig Rua Hotel in Dunfanaghy which is in a serious state of disrepair. Local Cllr Michael McClafferty says there is a large pane of glass which is loose, and about to fall off the building, and he fears it may cause injury. Emergency services

Donegal has had a big voter turnout this lunchtime, with 14.8% of voters having cast their ballot already. 13.5% of voters in Buncranna, 13% in Stranorlar and 14.28% in Letterkenny hit the polls before 12 noon.

It’s reported a man has died in a workplace incident at Maghery Pier in Dungloe. Gardai and the Health and Safety Authority have both confirmed they are aware of an incident, and have launched investigations. No further details are available about the incident, which isunderstood to have happened yesterday afternoon.

Two men are due before Derry Magistrates Court on drug related offences. The men, aged 24 and 30 have both been charged with a number of offences, including being concerned in the supply of Class A and Class B controlled drugs. The men were arrested in the Bishop Street area of the city yesterday 28th

151 premises have been without electricity in Carndonagh since yesterday evening. Two faults have caused the power cut which are hoped to be resolved by 2 o’clock this afternoon. The ESB has apologised for the inconvenience caused and says they are working to have the issue resolved as quickly as possible.

A water treatment plant interruption may cause supply disruption to Falcarragh and surrounding areas today. Works are scheduled to take place until 5 pm this evening. Uisce Eireann say however, it may take up to four hours after this time for supplies to fully return.

The colleagues of a well-known Letterkenny man have set up a GoFundMe after his home was damaged by a fire. A fire broke out in the mobile home of John Wallace on Wednesday night last. The team at Cosgrave’s Centra has now rallied together to set up ‘Rebuild John’s Home’. The goal of €25,000 has

Two men have been arrested and €40,000 worth of cannabis has been seized in Inishowen. Under Operation Tara, Gardaí from the Donegal Divisional Drugs Unit, assisted by Customs, the Customs Dog Unit and Gardaí from the Buncrana District, carried out searches under warrant, of two residences in the Inishowen area yesterday. Suspected cannabis and drug

Voting is underway in General Election 2024, with polling booths remaining open until 10 o’clock tonight. The Donegal constituency has the highest electorate in the country. There are 131,306 people registered to vote in Donegal. The next highest figure is Kerry, at just under 121,000. The Donegal figure represents a 4.3% increase on the 2020