We officially have our six Donegal County Councillors as the counting comes to a close at the Highlands Hotel.
Sinn Féin’s Brian Carr lost out on the ninth, and final count for Glenties LEA securing 1,290 votes.
The final figures for the six elected councillors are as follows:
Micheál Choilm Mac Giolla Easbuig (Independent) … 2,007
John Sheamuis Ó Fearraigh (Sinn Féin) … 2050
Marie Theresa Gallagher (Sinn Féin) +25… 1658
Michael Mc Clafferty (Fine Gael) +78 … 1799
Noreen McGarvey (Fianna Fáil) +7 … 1506
Anthony Molloy (Fianna Fáil) +11 … 1713
There were jubilant scenes as the final results were announced as cheers erupted throughout the ballroom of the popular Glenties hotel.
Marie Therese Gallagher celebrates with family, friends, and colleagues. Photo by Elaine Mc Callig
Former Donegal GAA Manager Anthony Molloy. Photo by Elaine Mc Callig