It has been a tough weekend for Fine Gael in Donegal. Despite fielding two candidates, the party has failed to hold onto its seat in the county. The Dail seat was last won by Joe McHugh who stepped away from the party over two years ago. John McNulty has not yet been eliminated and currently […]
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Distribution of Gerry McKeever’s 378 votes: Nikki Bradley, Fine Gael +36 = 3,818 Vincent Bradley, Independent – ELIMINATED Nuala Carr, Green Party +13 = 930 Pearse Doherty, Sinn Féin – ELECTED Carol Gallagher People Before Profit +1 = 692 Pat The Cope Gallagher, Fianna Fail +31 = 10,667 Noel Jordan, Sinn Féin +22 = 4,695
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Independent candidate Gerry McKeever says he is disappointed as he is eliminated on sixth count. The Letterkenny businessman finished secured a total of 378 votes. When asked if he has any more political aspirations, he wasn’t sure:
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Distribution of Frank O’Donnell’s 337 votes: Nikki Bradley, Fine Gael +21 = 3,782 Vincent Bradley, Independent – ELIMINATED Nuala Carr, Green Party +4 = 917 Pearse Doherty, Sinn Féin – ELECTED Carol Gallagher People Before Profit +3= 681 Pat The Cope Gallagher, Fianna Fail +32 = 10,636 Noel Jordan, Sinn Féin +35 = 4,673 Claudia
Results of sixth count – Gerry McKeever, Independent eliminated Read More »
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
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Donegal’s Green Party candidate believes the party needs to think long term. Nuala Carr has not yet been officially eliminated but currently sits on 905 votes. She says the party has achieved a lot during their time in Government as a small party. The Green Party has yet to secure a Dail seat in this
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Distribution of Claudia Kennedy, Fianna Fail’s 292 votes: Nikki Bradley, Fine Gael +32 = 3,761 Vincent Bradley, Independent – ELIMINATED Nuala Carr, Green Party +9 = 913 Pearse Doherty, Sinn Féin – ELECTED Carol Gallagher People Before Profit +4 = 688 Pat The Cope Gallagher, Fianna Fail +76 = 10,604 Noel Jordan, Sinn Féin +15
Results of fifth count – Frank O’Donnell, Independent eliminated Read More »
A look at the national picture – all constituencies have now declared a first count with more than 50 TDs elected. Counts are continuing to come in thick and fast this afternoon. So as of now the race is on to see how close to an overall majority Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil can get.
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Distribution of Arthur Desmond McGuinness (35) and Vincent J Bradley (116) votes: Nikki Bradley, Fine Gael +7 = 3,729 Vincent Bradley, Independent – ELIMINATED Nuala Carr, Green Party +1 = 905 Pearse Doherty, Sinn Féin – ELECTED Carol Gallagher People Before Profit +10 = 684 Pat The Cope Gallagher, Fianna Fail +11 = 10,528 Noel
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An increase in taxi fares is set to come into effect today. The National Transport Authority launched the 8 per cent rise in taxi fares to reflect the rising costs associated with running a taxi. Between 2022 and 2024, the cost of operating a taxi rose by roughly 9 to 11 per cent.
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Police in Strabane are appealing for information after a vehicle was damaged on Friday. The incident occurred between 4pm and 7pm on the Ballycolman Road near the Vivo shop. Anyone with information in relation to this or CCTV/dash cam footage is being asked to contact Police on 101.
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The Christmas Carols at Barrack Hill Town Park has been cancelled due the fatal road traffic collision in Buncrana. The event was due to take place today at 3.30pm.
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Distribution of Padraig MacLochlainn surplus of 324: Nikki Bradley, Fine Gael +3 = 3,722 Vincent Bradley, Independent +0 = 116 Nuala Carr, Green Party +1 = 904 Pearse Doherty, Sinn Féin – ELECTED Carol Gallagher People Before Profit +5 = 674 Pat The Cope Gallagher, Fianna Fail +13 = 10,517 Noel Jordan, Sinn Féin +215
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Charles Ward of the 100% Redress Party says he is ‘optimistic’ as day two of counting is underway in Donegal. Yesterday, based on the first tally of votes, there was some disappointment however, the picture changed throughout the day when the first and second official count was confirmed and gave an insight into where he
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It’s day two of counting at the Aura Leisure Centre, Letterkenny. It was a long day yesterday with proceedings wrapped up shortly before 2am. Two of the five seats available in the Donegal constituency have been filled so far. Sinn Féin’s Pearse Doherty has topped the poll with 18,998 first preference votes. His running mate,
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A teenager has died in an early morning crash in Buncrana. The single-car collision occurred on the Mountain Road at Ballinlough shortly after 5am. The male teenager, aged in his late teens was the driver and sole occupant of the car. The local coroner has been notified and arrangements will now be made for a
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Padraig MacLochlainn has been elected on the second count in Donegal. He takes the second constituencey seat and follows Sinn Fein party colleague Pearse Doherty over the line. Deputy MacLochlainn received 3,296 votes from the distribution of Deputy Doherty’s surplus, taking him over the quota on 13,095 votes. Speaking just after he was elected, Deputy
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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
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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 –
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Pearse Doherty has been elected on the first count in Donegal. The Sinn Féin Finance spokesperson received 18,898 votes. With the quota 12,771, Pearse Doherty has a surplus of 6,127 votes. Speaking just after being elected, he says the work starts for him now:
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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
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Pearse Doherty said if elected to the Dail he will be the next Finance Minister. Well, he’s set to top the poll in Donegal. As Sinn Féin Deputy leader in the Dail, Deputy Doherty will be front and centre in talks to form the next Government if his party manages to secure the largest number
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Outgoing Fine Gael TD, Joe McHugh says it’s a ‘bittersweet’ day for him. In May 2022 Deputy McHugh announced that he was stepping away from politics. He previously took a stand in voting against the Government in the controversial Enhanced Defective Concrete Block scheme, which he said didn’t go far enough. Senator Nikki Bradley and John
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Padraig MacLochlainn looks set to take the second Sinn Féin seat in Donegal. He was first elected to the Dail in 2011 but lost his seat in the 2016 General Election. The huge surplus from his party colleague Pearse Doherty is expected to take him over the line. Padraig MacLochlainn, Sinn Fein’s Dail Whip says
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Pat the Cope Gallagher believes it will be down to ‘the wire’ to secure two Fianna Fail seats in Donegal. The party ran three candidates in the constituency with Charlie McConalogue and Claudia Kennedy also on the ticket. Tallies indicate Claudia Kennedy has secured just 297 votes. She’s a long shot off but Pat the
Sinn Féin Councillor Jack Murray, Cathaoirleach of the Inishowen Municipal District says it will be a ‘difficult path to power’ but that his party will be speaking to a number of other parties if they secure the majority of Dail seats. He has expressed his confidence in party leader Mary Lou McDonald after what has
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Senator Nikki Bradley has conceded that she will not take a Dail seat. She was appointed to the Seanad by Taoiseach Simon Harris in July. Senator Bradley says she is proud of what the party has achieved today despite Fine Gael set to lose its seat. However, she said negative attitudes in Donegal need to
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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
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‘Maybe there’s lessons to be learnt’. That’s the view of Fine Gael Councillor Jimmy Kavanagh. First tallies indicate Fine Gael will lose it’s Dail seat in Donegal which will be a bruising result for the party. They ran two candidates in a bid to retain outgoing Joe McHugh’s seat but as it stands it doesn’t
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Fine Gael look to be struggling in Donegal. Joe McHugh won a seat for the party in the last General Election. He announced previously that he was stepping away from politics at the end of this Dail term. The two candidates vying for the Fine Gael seat in Donegal are John McNulty and Senator Nikki
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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.
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Thomas Pringle has increased his vote in parts of Inishowen and Letterkenny. He is on is on 6.9% but his focus will be on how many votes he can get under his belt in his own area of South Donegal. With Sinn Féin confident they can get Noel Jordan over the line, Thomas Pringle’s camp
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Sinn Féin are confident they can secure three seats in Donegal. As it stands around lunchtime here in the count centre at Aura Leisure Centre, Sinn Féin, according to tally figures, are sitting on 43%. Pearse Doherty is polling well right across the county with Padraig MacLochlainn cleaning up in Inishowen. Noel Jordan meanwhile, is
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Early tallie indicated support for Fianna Fail has dropped approximately 20% in Inishowen. Sinn Féin has secured the majority of votes from the electorate in the peninsula. However, Charlie McConalogue and Pat the Cope Gallagher’s Director of Elections, Senator Niall Blaney says while the vote in McConalogue’s backyard was crucial, it is manageable. He says
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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
While the big story during the local election in June was the success of the 100% Redress Party in Donegal, it doesn’t look to be the case this time round. It is still very early days but particularly in the Inishowen area where it was expected Charles Ward would have received a huge share of
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Three men will appear in court in the North today, charged after a car pursuit in County Derry. Police are also investigating an alleged ramming and related offences in Kilrea on Wednesday afternoon. One man aged 38 and two men, both aged 27 , have been charged with a number of offences including attempted kidnapping.
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The record homeless figures of almost 15 thousand people is being described as “unacceptable.” DePaul says any new government must gather a strong response to the crisis. It says the housing market isn’t working for those most vulnerable, with 4,645 children trapped in homelessness. DePaul Director of Services and Development Dermot Murphy says children deserve
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People are being warned to be careful on what they plan to post abroad this Christmas. Presents containing batteries and liquids will not be accepted by airlines, and will be destroyed. The postal service says there is a restrictive list on their website for people who are unsure of what they can, or can’t post.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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Main Evening News, Sport, An Nuacht and Obituaries – Friday, November 29th:
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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