64 homes, businesses and farms in Carndonagh are to have their power restored within the next hour. A fault caused the outage after midnight last night. ESB say crews are working to see electricity restored by 3 o’clock this afternoon.
Overnight power cut in Carndonagh to be resolved shortly Read More »
The Nine ’til Noon Show – Weekday’s 9am to 12noon Magazine type mid morning chat show which aims to inform and entertain listeners and to platform their views and issues : In the first hour we reaction from the DCB campaign to the weekend’s election results, Charlie says we need a Trump style politician
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Donegal is one of the constituencies in which the party has gained, with Pat The Cope Gallagher retaking the seat that he lost in 2020. Since then, he’s been working in his Dungloe office to help people, with dozens approaching asked for help every week. He believes that was central to his success…………… Outgoing Minister Charlie
FF pledge to move forward with renewed vigour in Donegal Read More »
As the dust settles on Election 2024, new and returning TDs are preparing for the next Dail term, while others are contemplating their futures. When the count concluded last night, the five TDs confirmed for the Donegal constituency were Pearse Doherty and Padraig MacLochlainn of Sinn Fein, Pat The Cope Gallagher and Charlie McConalogue of
‘Bittersweet tinge to my victory with the loss of Thomas Pringle’s seat’ – Ward Read More »
Donegal Senator Nikki Bradley has apologised for any hurt she caused in comments she made in a post-election defeat interview with Highland Radio. A clip of the interview has gone viral in which she says attitudes in Donegal need to change and that she believes there is a very negative attitude in the county. When
Senator Nikki Bradley apologises for any hurt she caused Read More »
A woman has been hospitalised following a disturbance in Ballybofey over the weekend. Gardai have confirmed they responded to the incident at a premises on Glenfin Street on Friday night at around 9:45pm. The woman in her 40s was injured and required hospital treatment. Gardai say their investigations are ongoing.
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Fianna Fail’s Deputy Leader says they will put the country first when it comes to talks on the formation of a government. Counting is resuming today in a number of constituencies, to fill the remaining 12 seats in the 34th Dail. As it stands, Fianna Fail is on 43 seats and both Sinn Fein and
FF will put the country first on government formation talks – Chambers Read More »
People are being urged to be on the lookout for online fraudsters in the run up to Christmas. Research from FraudSmart shows more than one in ten people who lost money in a scam, reported losing over 500 Euro. The Banking and Payments Federation has launched a new tool to help detect scammers. Head of
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The counting of votes finished in the Sligo Leitrim and South Donegal constituency in the early hours of this morning, with four TDs elected. Outgoing Fine Gael Deputy Frank Feighan topped the poll, followed by Sinn Fein’s Martin Kenny and Fianna Fail’s Eamonn Scanlon, who is returning to Dail Eireann after losing his seat in
Harkin survives early scare to retain seat in Sligo Leitrim South Donegal Read More »
Valve installation works may cause supply disruptions to Na Dúnaibh and surrounding areas. They are scheduled to take place from 10am until 1pm this afternoon. Meanwhile, essential maintenance works may cause supply disruptions to Cluain tSalach, Na Dúnaibh and surrounding areas. And these are scheduled to take place from 2pm until 5pm this evening. It
Essential water works to cause disruptions to An Dúnaibh and an tSalach today Read More »
Uisce Eireann have been criticised over the length of time it has taken for them to respond to queries. Glenties councillor Micheal Choilm Mac Giolla Easbuig says he has submitted questions that have taken Uisce Eireann sometimes over six months to reply to. Cllr Mac Giolla Easbuig says it is unacceptable for local communities directly
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CARE Virtual Ward Donegal has won a HSE Excellence Award in the Improving Patient Experience category. The ward opened in November 2023 for patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in Donegal to offer an alternative care pathway. The aim is to give patients who are experiencing an exacerbation of their COPD the choice to receive
CARE Virtual Ward Donegal awarded HSE Excellence Award in Improving Patient Experience Read More »
The make up of Donegal’s representation in the next Dail is now complete. On the 16th count, the distribution of Pat the Cope Gallagher’s surplus, Fianna Fail’s Charlie McConalogue received 664 votes, leaving him with 11,683, Independent Thomas Pringle received 140, leaving him with 10,395, and 100% Redress’s Charles Ward received 85, leaving him
Pringle loses seat as Ward and McConalogue elected without reaching the quota Read More »
Distribution of Noel Jordan’s 5,513 votes: Pearse Doherty, Sinn Féin – ELECTED Padraig Mac Lochlainn, Sinn Féin – ELECTED Pat The Cope Gallagher, Fianna Fail +559 = 12,310 Charles Ward, 100% Redress Party +946 = 10,855 Thomas Pringle, Independent +2,146 = 9,513 Charlie McConalogue, Fianna Fail +143 = 9,172 Nikki Bradley, Fine Gael +175 =
Results of 14th count – Nikki Bradley, FG eliminated Read More »
Follow along for the latest as we have it! 02:21am: And with that, the 2024 General Election season comes to an end! 02:13am: Fianna Fail Minister Charlie McConalogue has been re-elected to the Dail. It was a tight battle with Independent Thomas Pringle losing his seat. Minister McConalogue was elected without meeting the quota alongside
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Sinn Féin’s Noel Jordan remains confident his party can secure three seats in Donegal. His party has received 48% of the vote in the county. Councillor Jordan has been eliminated on 13th count and his 5,513 votes are now being distributed. He says the support for Sinn Féin in Donegal is strong:
Noel Jordan remains confident SF can secure three seats in next General Election Read More »
Distribution of John McNulty’s 3,434 votes: Pearse Doherty, Sinn Féin – ELECTED Padraig Mac Lochlainn, Sinn Féin – ELECTED Pat The Cope Gallagher, Fianna Fail +457 = 11,751 Charles Ward, 100% Redress Party +125 = 9,909 Charlie McConalogue, Fianna Fail +258 = 9,029 Thomas Pringle, Independent +571 = 7,366 Nikki Bradley, Fine Gael +1,721 =
Results of 13th count – Noel Jordan, SF eliminated Read More »
Mary T Sweeney has conceded and is no longer seeking a recount. With just three votes between herself and Fine Gael’s John McNulty she earlier presented a case for a recount to officials. The Donegal Aontú representative says she takes comfort in the large volume of transfers Charles Ward of the 100% Redress Party has
Mary T Sweeney concedes after requesting recount Read More »
Distribution of Mary T Sweeney’s 3,376 votes: Pearse Doherty, Sinn Féin – ELECTED Padraig Mac Lochlainn, Sinn Féin – ELECTED Pat The Cope Gallagher, Fianna Fail +372 = 11,294 Charles Ward, 100% Redress Party +1,318 = 9,784 Charlie McConalogue, Fianna Fail +240 = 8,771 Thomas Pringle, Independent +338 = 6,795 Noel Jordan, Sinn Féin +184
Results of 12th count – John McNulty, FG eliminated Read More »
100% Redress Party candidate Charles Ward getting elected to the Dail would be an ‘evolution’. That’s the view of the Chair of the Mica Action Group. After the 11th count, it looks like the 100% Redress Party candidate could secure one of the three remaining seats in Donegal, possibly at the expense of sitting TD
If Charles Ward is elected it will be an ‘evolution’ – MAG Chair Read More »
Update: Mary T Sweeney has been granted a recheck of Niall McConnell’s votes if she decides to proceed Aontú’s Mary T Sweeney is seeking a recount in Donegal. She has just been eliminated on the 11th count. However, three votes separate herself and the next candidate with the lowest number of votes – John McNulty,
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Distribution of Niall McConnell’s 2,185 votes: Pearse Doherty, Sinn Féin – ELECTED Padraig Mac Lochlainn, Sinn Féin – ELECTED Pat The Cope Gallagher, Fianna Fail +124 = 10,922 Charlie McConalogue, Fianna Fail +61 = 8,531 Charles Ward, 100% Redress Party +598 = 8,466 Thomas Pringle, Independent +278 = 6,457 Noel Jordan, Sinn Féin +142 =
Results of 11th count – Mary T Sweeney, Aontú eliminated Read More »
Distribution of Nuala Carr and Carol Gallagher’s 1,638 votes: Nikki Bradley, Fine Gael +250 = 4,080 Vincent Bradley, Independent – ELIMINATED Nuala Carr, Green Party – ELIMINATED Pearse Doherty, Sinn Féin – ELECTED Carol Gallagher People Before Profit – ELIMINATED Pat The Cope Gallagher, Fianna Fail +118 = 10,798 Noel Jordan, Sinn Féin +280 =
Results of 10th count – Niall McConnell, Independent eliminated Read More »
The teenager killed in a single-vehicle road crash in Co. Donegal has been named locally as 18-year-old Tiernan Doherty-Kelly from Carndonagh. He died when the car he was travelling in was involved in a collision in Ballinlough, shortly after 5am this morning. His death brings to four the number of people killed on Donegal roads
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Distribution of Kim McMenamin’s 621 votes: Nikki Bradley, Fine Gael +7 = 3,830 Vincent Bradley, Independent – ELIMINATED Nuala Carr, Green Party +1 = 931 Pearse Doherty, Sinn Féin – ELECTED Carol Gallagher People Before Profit +8 = 707 Pat The Cope Gallagher, Fianna Fail +5 = 10,680 Noel Jordan, Sinn Féin +24 = 4,733
Results of ninth count – Carol Gallagher, PBP & Nuala Carr Green Party eliminated Read More »
Distribution of Eamon McGee’s 422 votes: Nikki Bradley, Fine Gael +5 = 3,823 Vincent Bradley, Independent – ELIMINATED Nuala Carr, Green Party +0 = 930 Pearse Doherty, Sinn Féin – ELECTED Carol Gallagher People Before Profit +7 = 699 Pat The Cope Gallagher, Fianna Fail +8 = 10,675 Noel Jordan, Sinn Féin +14 = 4,709
Results of eighth count – Kim McMenamin, Irish Freedom Party eliminated Read More »
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
John McNulty reflects on tough weekend for Fine Gael in Donegal Read More »
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
Results of seventh count – Eamon McGee, Irish Freedom Party eliminated Read More »
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
‘Green Party needs to think long term’ – Nuala Carr Read More »
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
Results of fourth count – Claudia Kennedy, Fianna Fail eliminated Read More »
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.
Christmas Carols at Barrack Hill Town Park cancelled Read More »
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
Results of third count – Two candidates eliminated Read More »
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
‘All we want is to move on with our lives’ – Charles Ward, 100% Redress Party Read More »
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,
Counting resumes in Donegal Read More »
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
Padraig MacLochlainn elected on second count in Donegal Read More »
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
Results of second count in Donegal – Padraig MacLochlainn elected Read More »
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 –
Results of first count in Donegal – Pearse Doherty tops poll Read More »
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
Pearse Doherty ‘humbled’ as he’s set to top poll in Donegal Read More »
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
‘Bittersweet’ day for Fine Gael’s Joe McHugh Read More »
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
Padraig MacLochlainn on course to take second SF seat in Donegal Read More »
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