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Sitting president Michael D Higgins
The Presidential election is to be contested on Friday, October 26, it was confirmed this Tuesday morning.
Local Government Minister Eoghan Murphy revealed the news on RTE’s Today with Miriam, adding a formal writ for the election will be signed shortly.
Nominations will have to be submitted by September 26 and the election will take place a month later.
The incumbent President, Michael D Higgins is seeking a second term.
But he will face competition from Sinn Fein, and other independent nominees.
Fine Gael and Fianna Fail will not participate.
Those hoping to be candidates require the support of four local authorities or the backing of 20 members of the Oireachtas.
These include Donegal man, Kevin Sharkey, Pieta House founder Joan Freeman, businessman Gavin Duffy, the founder of Aer Arann Padraig O Ceidigh, and Marie Goretti Moylan.
Nirvana Restaurant at The Mall in Ballyshannon has been listed for sale
Neville and Cedric are two brothers residing happily at Donegal donkey sanctuary
Cllr Gary Doherty noted drivers were being recommended to take Cappry back roads
Bus Shelters in Lifford Stranorlar MD were discussed
Death notices for Donegal on Wednesday evening
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