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Pat the Cope Gallagher 275 behind as MNW euro count goes to a recheck

A full recheck will take place this morning in the Midlands Northwest European constituency – following the announcement of the eighth count in Castlebar last night. After the distribution of Matt Carthy’s surplus, Independent Marian Harkin stands on 106,520 votes with Pat the Cope Gallagher on 106,245. The recheck process starts at 10 this morning. […]

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Pat The Cope over 30,000 votes behind Marian Harkin going into seventh count

Pat The Cope is now 31,003 votes behind Marian Harkin in the battle for the final European seat in the Midlands North West constituency. Fianna Fails Thomas Byrne was eliminated after the sixth count, his 64,057 votes will now be distributed. Independent Luke Ming Flanagan and Fine Gael’s Mairead McGuinness have both been elected. There are

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Pat The Cope Gallagher to fight it out with Marian Harkin for final European seat

The Fouth Count has been completed in the Midlands-North-West constituency, with outgoing Fine Gael MEP Jim Higgins eliminated. Sinn Féin’s Matt Carthy is less than than 5,000 away from the quota of 129,290, with Fine Gael’s Mairead McGuinness 20,000 votes away. The final seat will be between outgoing MEPs Marian Harkin and Pat The Cope

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Seanad to debate NW maternity services in light of FF motion

Senators from all sides are being urged to support a Fianna Fáil motion in the Seanad this week calling for the protection of obstetrician-led maternity services at regional hospitals. The motion condemns proposals contained in a confidential HSE internal report to dismantle obstetrician-led maternity services in the West and North West region, and calls for

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Mc Brearty says Gilmore’s resignation is “too little, too late”

A Former Donegal Labour Councillor has said the resignation of Eamon Gilmore as the party’s leader is too little to late. He’ll stay on until a successor is elected and says he wants to contest the next election. Deputy Gilmore says he takes full rersponsibility for Labour’s disastrous performance in the local, European and Dail

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Gallagher still in the hunt for the final Midlands North West EU seat

Counting in the European Elections Midlands Northwest constituency will resume at 9 o’clock this morning. Independent Luke Ming Flanagan was the first MEP for the region elected yesterday – meaning there’s now three seats left to be filled. Speaking in Castlebar after his election last night, Luke Ming Flanagan said his campaign was about people

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20-year-old man charged with murder of fellow Polish national in Letterkenny last May

A 20-year-old man has been charged with the murder of a fellow Polish national in Letterkenny last May. Krzysztof Gregorski of 35 Hazelbrook Crescent, but currently in custody, appeared before yesterday’s sitting of Letterkenny District Court where evidence of his formal charge was heard by Judge Paul Kelly. Sergeant Michael Galvin gave evidence that he

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Letterkenny Conclusion – Quinn and Michael Mc Bride retain seats, Shiels and Mc Monagle are Lifford bound

After a lengthy count, the Letterkenny Electoral Area count has concluded, confirming the final make up of Donegal County Council. The last seat went to a battle between Independent Donal Cullen and outgoing Cllr Mick Quinn following the distribution of Jimmy Kavanagh’s surplus of 258. Independent Councillor Michael Mc Bride returns, and outgoing town councillor

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State of the Parties – Political make up of Donegal County Council

Fianna Fail   Sean Mc Eniff (Donegal) Seamus O’Domhnaill (Glenties) Enda Bonner (Glenties) Martin Mc Dermott (Inishowen) Rena Donaghey (Inishowen) Paul Canning (Inishowen) Liam Blaney (Letterkenny) Ciaran Brogan (Letterkenny) James Pat Mc Daid (Letterkenny) Patrick Mc Gowan (Stranorlar) Gerry Crawford (Stranorlar)   Fine Gael   Barry O’Neill (Donegal) Terence Slowey (Glenties) Bernard Mc Guinness (Inishowen)

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Inishowen Conclusion – Ryan retains seat after epic battle with Mc Laughlin

Outgoing Cllrs John Ryan and Martin Farren have been returned to Donegal County Council, with outgoing Cllrs Rena Donaghey and Paul Canning also deemed elected without reaching the quota. Sinn Fein’s  Ciaran Mc Laughlin lost out by 117 votes. After the 11th count in the Inishowen Electoral Area, FG Cllr Bernard Mc Guinness has been

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Glenties conclusion – Michael Mac Giolla Easpaig joins council, Bonner and Slowey return

The Glenties Electoral Area count has concluded with Independent Michael Colm Mac Giolla Easpaig elected to Donegal County Council. Fianna Fail’s Enda Bonner returns to Lifford having lost his seat in 2009, while Fine Gael’s Terence Slowey retains his seat after a tense battle with Fianna Fail’s Ian Molloy for the final seat.   Glenties

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Donegal EA Conclusion – O’Neill holds seat at Byrne’s expense as Noel Jordan joins council

The counting of votes in the Donegal Electoral Area has concluded. Earlier, the poll topping success of Niamh Kennedy was followed by the election of fellow independent Tom Conaghan and Fianna Fail’s Sean Mc Eniff. It then went down to the wire, with Fine Gael’s John Boyle losing his seat, and after a battle between

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Stranorlar Update – Count concludes with Liam Doherty joining five outgoing councillors

Stranorlar Update – Following the 9th count in the Finn Valley Centre, Liam Doherty of Sinn Fein, a newcomer to the council exceeded the quota, and Gerry Crawford and Martin Harley were deemed elected without reaching the quota. Cllr Patrick Mc Gowan had been returned on the 7th count.       The first count

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Murphy inspires as McLoone’s goal sends Donegal to Ulster Semi Final

Donegal are into the Ulster Football Championship Semi Final. They have beaten Derry at Celtic Park in their Quarter-Final tie this afternoon. The visitors trailed by 0-6 to 0-4 at the interval, but effectively won the game with a quick-fire 1-3 in seven electric minutes after the restart, inspired by captain Michael Murphy. The Leo

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John O’Donnell emerges in Letterkenny while Fianna Fail remains strong

Fianna Fails election strategy looks to be paying off with tallies showing Liam Blaney, Ciaran Brogan and James Pat McDaid all in line for seats on Donegal County Council. A 60.2% turnout in the area show the three with 1,727, 1,676 and 1,268 first preferences respectively. Independent John O’Donnell also polled well collecting 9% of

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Independent Niamh Kennedy tops the Donegal poll

Killybegs community activist Niamh Kennedy will increase the female representation on Donegal County Council proving a hit with voters. Tallies have Ms Kennedy topping the poll in Donegal 12.5%  (1,716)of the vote. A turnout of 63.8% delivered a 11.8% share of first preferences for Fianna Fail’s Sean McEniff while Donegal Town Independent many people’s expectations

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Neil Gallagher in midfield for Donegal while McIver selects three newcomers.

Donegal and Derry have announced their starting line up’s for Sunday’s Ulster Championship Quarter Final in Celtic Park. Glenswilly’s Neil Gallagher came through training on Friday night and has been named by Jim Mc Guinness in midfield alongside Martin Mc Elhinney. Gallagher had been a doubt with an ankle injury. In the half forward line

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Tributes paid as former GAA and Irish Language broadcaster passes away

  The death has taken place of Michael Mc Gee, the former Highland Radio broadcaster. Michael was synonomous with Highland Radio’s GAA coverage for many years, presenting the weekly GAA programme and co-commentating on many Donegal games, among them the 1992 All Ireland Final victory. He also had a particular interest in Tyrone, following that

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Derry’s Guildhall conservation honoured at Ulster Architecture Awards

Derry’s Guildhall building has been named Best Conservation Project at the Royal Society of Ulster Architect awards in Belfast. The Consarc Design Group were the lead consultants on the £10 million regeneration project which has transformed the landmark building, enhancing its historical features and creating a bright and open public space featuring a new café,

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