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06 Sept 2025

In pictures: Donal 'Mandy' Kelly supporters moved to tears as he's elected

Kelly's loved ones were visibly emotional after he was officially elected as Letterkenny's first councillor

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Donal 'Mandy' Kelly supporters embraced him as the first count for the Letterkenny LEA confirmed he will return as a Donegal county councillor. 

He received a total of 1,841 votes in the count, easily exceeding the quota of 1,629. 

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