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New Letterkenny Mayor Cllr Gerry McMonagle makes housing a priority
by Rachel McLaughlin 7 months agoSinn Féin councillor Gerry McMonagle has been elected to the prestigious position as Letterkenny-Milford’s first citizen. Cllr McMonagle was elected…
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Claims and counterclaims of bullying at fiery Lifford-Stranorlar AGM
by Staff Writer 7 months agoThere were no surprises as this morning’s Annual General Meeting of the new Lifford-Stranorlar Municipal District got off to a…
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Councillor Ciaran Brogan thanks voters after another local election success
by Staff Writer 8 months agoRe-elected Donegal County Councillor Ciaran Brogan has thanked all those who voted for him in the recent local elections. The…
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Donegal candidates spent over €10K on social media ads ahead of European elections
by Staff Writer 8 months agoTwo Donegal candidates spent almost €10,500 on social media advertising on Facebook and Instagram in the lead-up to the European…
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Elections 2024: Bruckless native Danny Byrne retains seat on Dublin City Council
by Staff Writer 8 months agoBruckless man Danny Byrne has been re-elected to the Dublin City Council for the South East Inner City. The south…
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Green light for SEAI grants for Defective Concrete Blocks Scheme
by Rachel McLaughlin 8 months agoThe Cabinet has given approval for the new Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland Grant Scheme to support defective concrete block…
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Election 2024: Government has a chance to listen to Donegal’s voters – Pringle TD
by Rachel McLaughlin 8 months agoFeatured Photo: Tomás Seán Devine, Joy Beard and Ali Farren – New Councillors for the 100% Redress Party at the…
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Election 2024: Donegal’s Siobhán Shovlin retains seat on Fingal County Council
by Staff Writer 8 months agoArdara native Siobhán Shovlin was re-elected to Fingal County Council at the weekend following a successful campaign for Fine Gael.…
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Election 2024: ‘I hope they use the power well’ – Blaney on the rise of 100% Redress
by Staff Writer 8 months agoEuropean Election candidate Niall Blaney has expressed a measured optimism regarding the recent successes of the 100% Redress Party in…
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Election 2024: Mary T Sweeney’s hard-fought campaign despite election loss
by Staff Writer 8 months agoLetterkenny Aontú candidate Mary T Sweeney didn’t make it over the line in the 2024 elections, but she left the…
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First Midlands-North West count complete but no candidates elected
by Staff Writer 8 months agoThe first count in the Midlands-North West constituency in the European elections has been announced. Sitting MEP Luke Ming Flanagan…
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Election 2024: Coyle and McBride elected and completes Letterkenny seven seater
by Staff Writer 8 months agoSitting councillors Donal Coyle (FF) and Michael McBride (Ind) have been elected on the 14th count in the Letterkenny Electoral…
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Election 2024: Brogan and Kavanagh elected on 13th count in Letterkenny
by Staff Writer 8 months agoCiaran Brogan (FF) and Jimmy Kavanagh (FG) have been elected to the Letterkenny Electoral Area on the 13th count. Both…
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Election 2024: ‘I did my best’ – Bradley on the highs and lows of five years in council
by Rachel McLaughlin 8 months agoIndependent candidate Kevin Bradley was hit with mixed emotions after his elimination from the Letterkenny electoral area. Bradley requested a…
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Election 2024: Bradley eliminated in Letterkenny Electoral Area
by Staff Writer 8 months agoIndependent candidate Kevin Bradley has been eliminated from the Letterkenny Electoral Area contest. The bakery owner put up a huge…
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Ousted Johnny McGuinness refuses to rule out legal challenge over lost seat
by Staff Writer 8 months agoOusted Fine Gael candidate Johnny McGuinness has said he has not ruled out taking legal action after lodging an official…
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Election 2024: Waiting game begins at Letterkenny recount
by Staff Writer 8 months agoThe race in the Letterkenny Municipal District has been anything but smooth. As the recount gets underway this morning, candidates…
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McBrearty claims Independents like Meehan and Scanlon can bring back “accountability”
by Staff Writer 8 months agoRe-elected county councillor Frank McBrearty said newly elected councillors such as Declan Meehan and Martin Scanlon can bring back “accountability”…
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Election 2024: Good news travels fast as Gerry McMonagle’s cheers reached Oz!
by Rachel McLaughlin 8 months agoLETTERKENNY: Sinn Féin Councillor Gerry McMonagle’s celebrations went right around the world as he took the third seat in the…