Live Updates: All the latest from the local elections in Donegal

9:10pm
Last of the day and what a story for Cloughan's Martin Scanlon, who surprised many it must be said to take the top numbers. Elsewhere, Martin Harley's tally worked out in the end after looking a little uncertain and Frank McBrearty, non-party; 
Gary Doherty, Sinn Féin; Patrick McGowan, Fianna Fáil and Gerry Crawford, Fianna Fáil, make up the top six. Outside of that, Charles Ward, 100% Redress, had ground to make up.

Twelve candidates are contesting six seats. Five sitting councillors are standing again. They are: Frank McBrearty (non-party), Gary Doherty (Sinn Féin), Martin Harley (Fine Gael), Patrick McGowan (Fianna Fáil) and Gerry Crawford (Fianna Fáil).

Quota 1,382
1 - Martin Scanlon, non-party; 12.5 percent; 1,387 votes
2 - Martin Harley, Fine Gael; 10.8 percent, 1,200 votes
3 - Frank McBrearty, non-party; 10.7 percent, 1,188 votes
4 - Gary Doherty, Sinn Féin; 10.4 percent, 1,151 votes
5 - Patrick McGowan, Fianna Fáil; 10.2 percent, 1,125
6 - Gerry Crawford, Fianna Fáil, 8.9 percent, 984 votes
7 - Charles Ward, 100% Redress; 7.8 percent, 860 votes
8 - Niall McConnell, non-party; 7.7 percent, 856 votes
9 - Dakota Nic Mheanman, Sinn Féin; 7 percent, 780 votes
10 - Tony McDaid, Sinn Féin; 5.6 percent, 615 votes
11 - Garvan Connolly, Fine Gael; 4.6 percent, 509 votes
12 - Rebecca McDaid, Aontú; 3.7 percent, 410 votes

8:50pm
Glenties final tallies. 
Micheál Choilm MacGiolla Easbuig, Michael McClafferty and Anthony Molloy in the top three spots, although there's plenty on Sunday that needs to be decided. 

Sixteen candidates are in the running for six seats. Sitting councillors Michael McClafferty, (non-party), John Shéamais Ó Fearraigh (Sinn Féin), Brian Carr (Sinn Féin), Anthony Molloy (Fianna Fáil) and Micheál Choilm MacGiolla Easbuig (Gan Pháirtí) are defending their seats.

A small number of votes from the islands are outstanding.

Quota: 1,867
1 - Micheál Choilm MacGiolla Easbuig, Anagaire, Gan Pháirtí; 16.2%, 2,111
2 - Michael McClafferty, Falcarragh, non-party; 14.6%, 1,902
3 - Anthony Molloy, Ardara, Fianna Fáil; 10.7%, 1,400
4 - Brian Carr, Glenties, Sinn Féin; 7.7%, 1,003
5 - John Shéamais Ó Fearraigh, Sinn Féin; 7.4%, 968
6 - Denis McGee, 100% Redress; 6.7%, 876
7 - Kellie Rodgers, Kincasslagh, Sinn Féin; 6.1%, 796
8 - Jonathan Stewart, Dungloe, non-party; 6%, 778
9 - Joseph Molloy, Derrybeg, Fine Gael; 5.6%, 736
10 - John Reilly, Burtonport, Fianna Fáil; 5%, 649
11 - Kevin O’Donnell, Glenties, non-party; 4.3%, 568
12 - Michael Harkin, Dunfanaghy, Aontú 3.5%, 462
13 - Anne Marie Rodgers, Dunfanaghy, Fianna Fáil; 2.7%, 349
14 - Jimmy Duffy, Carrickfinn, Kincasslagh, The Labour Party; 2.2%, 290
15-  Anthony Matthew Doohan, Falcarragh, non-party; 0.8%, 102
16 - Ann Sweeney, Dunfanaghy, non-party; o.5%, 71

7:35pm
Catch-up from Letterkenny and Milford, where there are a couple of candidates that are within touching distance tomorrow. 

7:19pm
Glenties is the next final tallies we're expecting to receive but while they're putting together the finishing touches, here's a catch-up on what happened in Carndonagh, from earlier today. 

6:56pm
Micheál Naughton put in a strong showing in Donegal Town and spoke to Chris McNulty

6:41pm
For anyone coming in late, there's a few recaps being done. Here's Buncrana from earlier today.

6:16pm
Next up is the Glenties LEA. The early front-runners are Anthony Molloy and Micheál Choilm MacGiolla Easbuig, followed by Michael McClafferty, Kellie Rodgers, Denis McGee, and John Shéamais Ó Fearraigh.

Sixteen candidates are in the running for six seats. Sitting councillors Michael McClafferty, (non-party), John Shéamais Ó Fearraigh (Sinn Féin), Brian Carr (Sinn Féin), Anthony Molloy (Fianna Fáil) and Micheál Choilm MacGiolla Easbuig (Gan Pháirtí) are defending their seats.

Candidates: Michael McClafferty, Falcarragh, non-party; Anthony Matthew, Falcarragh, non-party; Kevin O’Donnell, Glenties, non-party; Kellie Rodgers, Kincasslagh, Sinn Féin; John Shéamais Ó Fearraigh, Brinalack PO, Sinn Féin; Denis McGee, Gortahork, 100% Redress; Joseph Molloy, Derrybeg, Fine Gael; Jonathan Stewart, Dungloe, non-party; Brian Carr, Glenties, Sinn Féin; Ann Sweeney, Dunfanaghy, non-party; Anthony Molloy, Ardara, Fianna Fáil; Anne Marie Rodgers, Dunfanaghy, Fianna Fáil; John Reilly, Burtonport, Fianna Fáil; Micheál Choilm MacGiolla Easbuig, Anagaire, Gan Pháirtí; Jimmy Duffy, Carrickfinn, Kincasslagh, The Labour Party; Michael Harkin, Dunfanaghy, Aontú.

6:04pm
Final tallies from Donegal Town, where there are six seats
Quota: 1,937
1 - Michéal Naughton, Fianna Fáil, 13.4 percent, 1,817
2 - Noel Jordan, Sinn Féin; 11.3. Percent, 1,538 votes
3 - Michael McMahon, Sinn Féin; 10 percent, 1,358 votes
4 - Jimmy Brogan, non-party; 9.8 percent, 1,335 votes
5 - Pauric Kennedy, non-party; 9.7 percent, 1,310 votes
6 - Manus Boyle, Fine Gael; 9.4 percent, 1,278 votes
7 - Barry Sweeny, Fine Gael; 9.4 percent, 1,270 votes
8 -Niamh Kennedy, non-party; 8.1 percent, 1,096
9 - Martin Hegarty, Fianna Fáil; 5.5 percent, 742 votes
10 -Diarmaid Doherty, non-party; 3.7 percent, 469 votes
11 - Linda Boyle, Sinn Féin, 3.3 percent, 441 votes
12 - Claudia Kennedy,  Fianna Fáil; 2.1 percent, 286 votes
13 - Patrick Brogan, Aontú; 2 percent, 277 votes
14 -  Derek Vial, non-party; 1.3 percent, 180 votes
15 -  John Molloy, The Irish People; 1 percent, 131 votes

5:54pm
Declan Meehan is one of the stories of his local election. He spoke to Chris McNulty

5:30pm
The last few boxes are now being tallied in Donegal Town

5pm
Final tallies from Milford, where there are three seats
1 - Declan Meehan, Ramelton, non-party; 21%, 1,712
2 - Liam Blaney, Tamney, Fianna Fáil; 18.8%, 1,534
3 - Pauric McGarvey, Rathmullan; non-party; 16.9%, 1,378
4 - John O’Donnell, Kilmacrennan, non-party; 16.3%, 1,327
5 - Maria Doherty, Carrigart, Sinn Féin; 11.3%, 918
6 - Éamonn Jackson, Glenkeen, Milford, 100% Redress; 6.1%, 499
7 - Aaron Sweeney, Cranford, Fine Gael; 6.1%, 479
8 - Vincent J Bradley, Carrigart, non-party; 1.8%, 143
9- Kathleen Deeney, Rathmullan, Aontú 1.6%, 131

4:57pm
Chris McNulty spoke to Donal Mandy Kelly, who said it's been emotional, as he topped the Letterkenny area in the tallies

4:48pm
The final box from Kilmacrennan, which is in the Milford area, is in and Pauric McGarvey is holding his own. There's three seats on offer, with the current standings showing Declan Meehan leading the charge, with Liam Blaney in next and McGarvey in third and John O'Donnell then just outside of the top three. 

4:38pm
Donegal LEA in motion now, with Mickey McMahon, Sinn Féin, showing well. Michéal Naughton, Fianna Fáil, and Barry Sweeny, Fine Gael, are second and third at the minute. Sweeny is just three in front of Pauric Kennedy. 

Fifteen candidates are seeking six seats. Five of six sitting councillors - Noel Jordan (Sinn Féin); Niamh Kennedy (non-party), Michael McMahon (Sinn Féin); Michéal Naughton (Fianna Fáil), Barry Sweeny (Fine Gael) - are seeking reelection.

Candidates: Linda Boyle, Kilcar, Sinn Féin; Manus Boyle, Bruckless, Fine Gael; Jimmy Brogan, Mountcharles, non-party; Patrick Brogan, Mountcharles, Aontú; Diarmaid Doherty, Bundoran, non-party; Martin Hegarty, Kilcar, Fianna Fáil; Noel Jordan, Mountcharles, Sinn Féin; Claudia Kennedy, Bundoran, Fianna Fáil; Niamh Kennedy, Killybegs, non-party; Pauric Kennedy, Donegal Town, non-party; Michael McMahon, Bundoran, Sinn Féin; John Molloy, Bundoran, The Irish People; Michéal Naughton, Laghey, Fianna Fáil, Barry Sweeny, Ballyshannon, Fine Gael; Derek Vial, Killybegs, non-party.

3:53pm
The early Milford tallies have Declan Meehan and Liam Blaney going well, with only one vote between them and then John O'Donnell next, with the Kilmacrennan boxes yet to be opened

3:48pm
Milford LEA - Nine candidates are contesting the three-seat LEA which forms part of the Letterkeny-Milford municipal district. Sitting councillors John O’Donnell, Kilmacrennan (non-party), Liam Blaney (Fianna Fáil) and Pauric McGarvey (non-party) are seeking reelection.
Candidates: Éamonn Jackson, Glenkeen, Milford, 100% Redress; John O’Donnell, Kilmacrennan, non-party; Maria Doherty, Carrigart, Sinn Féin; Declan Meehan, Ramelton, non-party; Aaron Sweeney, Cranford, Fine Gael; Liam Blaney, Tamney, Fianna Fáil; Vincent J Bradley, Carrigart, non-party; Pauric McGarvey, Rathmullan; non-party; Kathleen Deeney, Rathmullan, Aontú.

3:44pm
The Letterkenny tallies, there are seven seats 
1- Donal Mandy Kelly, Fianna Fáil, 14 per cent, 1,791 votes
2 - Ciaran Brogan, Fianna Fáil, 10.8 percent, 1,381 votes
3 - Tomás Seán Devine, 100% Redress, 9.8 percent, 1,259 votes
4 - Jimmy Kavanagh, Fine Gael, 9.5, 1,222 votes
5 - Michael McBride, non-party, 8.5 percent, 1,088 votes
6 - Gerry McMonagle, Sinn Féin, 7.4 percent, 952 votes
7 - Donal Coyle, Fianna Fáil, 7.4 percent, 948 votes
8 - Mary T Sweeney, Aontú, 5.9 percent, 760 votes
9 - Declan Jordan, non-party; 4.9 percent, 626 votes
10 - Kevin Bradley, Independent, 5.6 per cent, 717 votes
11 - Sandra Haughey, Sinn Féin, 4.7 per cent, 605 votes
12 - Thoiba Ahmed, non-party; 3.4 percent 433 votes
13 - Ulick Hughes, Sinn Féin, 2.7 percent, 348 votes
14 - Michael McLaughlin, The Labour Party, 1.8 per cent, 229 votes
15 - Nuala Carr, Green Party; 1.4 percent, 175 votes
16 - Anne McCloskey, The Irish People; 1.1 per cent, 144 votes
17 - Vincent J Bradley, non-party; 0.8 per cent, 108 votes
18 - Selina O’Donnell, non-party, 0.2 percent, 32 votes

2:44pm
The Letterkenny boxes are almost done, but the tallies say it looks like Donal Mandy Kelly will win the most votes, followed by his Fianna Fáil colleague Ciaran Brogan in second and then Tomás Seán Devine, 100% Redress, third. The other seats, at the minute, look like they could be going to Michael McBride, non-party; Jimmy Kavanagh of Fine Gael; Sinn Féin's Gerry McMonagle and Donal Coyle, Fianna Fáil. Mary T Sweeney from Aontú and, independent Kevin Bradley, are next in line, although there's nothing remotely set in stone. 

2:36pm
The 100% Redress Party have had a brilliant day with Ali Farren (Carndonagh), Joy Beard (Buncrana) and Tomás Seán Devine (Letterkenny) and looking like they'll be on the 37 Donegal County Council seats, reports Chris McNulty

2:31pm
Letterkenny LEA
There are 18 candidates seeking seven seats in the LEA which makes up part of the Letterkenny-Milford municipal district. All seven sitting councillors are defending their seats. They are: Kevin Bradley (non-party), Gerry McMonagle (Sinn Féin), Jimmy Kavanagh (Fine Gael), Donal Coyle (Fianna Fáil), Donal Mandy Kelly (Fianna Fáil); Ciaran Brogan (Fianna Fáil) and Michael McBride (non-party.)

Candidates: Tomás Seán Devine, Carnamuggagh, Letterkenny, 100% Redress; Kevin Bradley, Beechwood Road, Letterkenny, non-party; Gerry McMonagle, Ard Na Rí, Letterkenny, Sinn Féin; Sandra Haughey, Manorcunningham, Sinn Féin; Ulick Hughes, Churchill, Letterkenny, Sinn Féin; Selina O’Donnell; Sallaghagraine, Letterkenny; Jimmy Kavanagh, Ashbrook, Letterkenny, Fine Gael; Declan Jordan, Lismonaghan,Letterkenny, non-party; Michael McLaughlin, Convent Road, Letterkenny, The Labour Party; Nuala Carr, Meadow Hill; Letterkenny, Green Party; Donal Coyle, Correnagh, Letterkenny, Fianna Fáil; Thoiba Ahmed, Gortlee Road, Letterkenny, non-party; Donal Mandy Kelly, Newmills, Letterkenny, Fianna Fáil; Ciaran Brogan, Trentagh, Letterkenny, Fianna Fáil; Vincent J Bradley, Carrigart, non-party; Anne McCloskey, Chapel Road, Derry City, The Irish People; Mary T Sweeney, Listack, Letterkenny, Aontú; Michael McBride, Churchill, non-party.

1:31pm
Well into the Letterkenny tally now and Donal 'Mandy' Kelly is the early frontrunner, followed by Ciaran Brogan, with Michael McBride in third

1:09pm
The Buncrana tallies are finished, there was a wait on Whitecastle, which wasn't tallied. So here we go:

Quota - 1,396
Five seats
1 - Jack Murray, Sinn Fein, 24.6 per cent, 2060 votes
2 - Joy Beard, 100% Redress, 17.3 per cent, 1,447 votes
3 - Paul Canning, Fianna Fáil, 14.6 per cent, 1,221 votes
4 - Terry Crossan, Sinn Fein, 10.2 per cent, 855 votes
5 - Fionan Bradley, Fianna Fáil, 9.3 per cent, 780 votes
6 - Kim McMenamin, the Irish People Party, 6.2 per cent, 516 votes
7 -  Niamh McGuinness, Sinn Féin, 5.5 per cent, 464 votes
8 - Peter McLaughlin, Buncrana, Fine Gael; 5.3 percent, 445 votes
9 - Adrian McMyler, Independent, 3-2 per cent, 265 votes
10 - Liam Mulligan, Letterkenny, Aontú, 1.7 per cent, 146 votes
11 - Eamon McGee, non-party, 1 per cent, 85 votes
12 -  Jason Le Masurier, Buncrana, Green Party, 1 per cent, 82 votes

1:05pm
Chris McNulty has just caught up with Jack Murray, who will be very happy with how things are looking as he looks to retain his seat in Buncrana

12:59pm 
So the early indicators from Carndonagh are that Ali Fadden and Martin McDermott will fight it out to top the polls, with both tallying excellently. It looks like Fine Gael's Johnny McGuinness will be fighting to keep his seat come tomorrow. 

12:35pm - Carndonagh boxes are complete so here's the tallies

Quota - 1,576, four seats
1 - Ali Farren, 100% Redress, with 28.2 percent, 2,223 votes
2 - Martin McDermott, Fianna Fáil, with 26 percent, 2,050, votes
3 - Albert Doherty, Sinn Fein, with 12.7 percent, 1,001 votes
4 -  Martin Farren, Labour, with 12.6 percent, 991 votes
5 - Johnny McGuinness, Fine Gael, with 9.3 percent, 736 votes
6 - Paul Barry McKinney, non-party, 4.9 percent, 383 votes
7 - Toni Devine, Lecamy, Sinn Féin, 3.3 percent, 269 votes
8 -  Donal McKinney, The Irish People, 3.1 percent, 168 votes
9 - Michael White, Green Party, 0.8 percent, 60 votes

12:15pm -To date in Carndonagh, Ali Farren, 100% Redress, leads the way, ahead of Martin McDermott of Fianna Fáil. Third, fourth and fifth places on the tallies are Albert Doherty, Sinn Fein; Martin Farren, Labour, with Johnny McGuinness, Fine Gael, fifth.

12:09pm -  The Carndonagh boxes well away. 

Nine candidates are in the running for four seats. All four sitting councillors - Martin Farren (The Labour Party), Albert Doherty (Sinn Féin), Johnny McGuinness (Fine Gael) and Martin McDermot (Fianna Fáil) - are seeking reelection in the LEA which is part of the Inishowen Municipal District.

Candidates: Ali Farren, Malin Head, 100% Redress; Michael White, Greencastle, Green Party; Martin Farren, Moville, The Labour Party; Toni Devine, Lecamy, Sinn Féin; Albert Doherty, Carndonagh, Sinn Féin; Johnny McGuinness, Culdaff, Fine Gael; Martin McDermott, Glengad, Fianna Fáil; Paul Barry McKinney, Carndonagh, non-party; Donal McKinney, Buncrana, The Irish People.

11:21am - Murray and Beard are followed in the Buncrana tally, by Terry Crossan of Sinn Féin, in third, with  Fionán Bradley, Fianna Fail, in fourth and then Paul Canning of Fianna Fáil in fifth. Kim McMemamin of The Irish People is in sixth place at present in the Buncrana boxes, which have just finished.

10:39am - The Buncrana boxes are the first being opened here and so far it's Joy Beard and Jack Murray, who look promising for first-count elections with 17,316 Buncrana LEA votes tallied.

Twelve candidates are contesting five seats in Buncrana.

Sitting councillors Jack Murray (Sinn Féin), Terry Crossan (Sinn Féin) and Paul Canning (Fianna Fáil) are contesting the local electoral area (LEA) which forms part of the Inishowen Municipal District.

Candidates: Joy Beard, Buncrana, 100% Redress; Eamon McGee, Convoy, non-party; Adrian McMyler, Buncrana, non-party; Jack Murray, Buncrana, Sinn Féin; Niamh McGuinness, Bridgend, Sinn Féin; Terry Crossan, Aught, Sinn Féin; Peter McLaughlin, Buncrana, Fine Gael; Jason Le Masurier, Buncrana, Green Party; Kim McMenamin, Buncrana, The Irish People; Fionán Bradley, Buncrana, Fianna Fáil; Paul Canning, Manorcunningham, Fianna Fáil; Liam Mulligan, Letterkenny, Aontú.

Welcome to the Aura Centre in Letterkenny, which is a hive of activity this morning