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Donegal General Election 2024 updates: Pat 'The Cope' Gallagher delighted to be returning to politics


Published on 2024-11-30 19:00:48 - Brian Stokes, N@N
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  • Senator Niall Blaney, who is Charlie McConalogue and Pat the Cope Gallagher's Director of Elections said the tallies revealed that Charlie McConalogue's vote in Inishowen was down but his vote has increased in other areas such as Letterkenny.

The article from The Independent details the results of the Donegal General Election 2024, where Sinn Féin's Pearse Doherty topped the poll and was elected on the first count with 17,940 votes. The election saw a significant turnout, with notable performances from other candidates as well. Fianna Fáil's Barry O’Neill and Fine Gael's Joe McHugh were also elected, with McHugh securing his seat after a series of vote transfers. The election was marked by a strong showing for Sinn Féin, reflecting a broader trend of support for the party in the region. Additionally, the article mentions the elimination of several candidates in the early counts and the ongoing process of vote transfers to determine the remaining seats.

Read the Full Independent.ie Article at:
[ https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/elections-2024/donegal-general-election-2024-updates-sinn-feins-pearse-doherty-tops-poll-and-is-elected-on-first-count/a16429666.html ]
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