Five candidates confirmed as Donegal Town mayoral election nominations close

The list of candidates for Honorary Mayor of Donegal Town has been announced. 

Nominations closed at 4pm on Wednesday, March 12, and the list of candidates was issued by Donegal Town Community Chamber moments later. 

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The five people who have put themselves forward for the honorary role are: Billy Bustard, Justin Coughlin,  Anna Gallagher, Ciara Martin and Gabriel O’ Donnell. 

Current Mayor Pauric Kennedy began his tenure back in 2017. He has been a leading light through the challenging years of the pandemic, as well as being a wonderful ambassador during happier times for the community, including last year’s 550th birthday celebrations.

Election

Voting will take  place in the St John Bosco Centre Donegal Town  between 10am and 7pm on Friday March 28. People should bring photo ID and proof of address. The results of the election will be announced following the vote count.

All persons over 16 years of age resident in the specified electoral area and all businesses within the specified electoral area are eligible to vote. Please note that those who are eligible to vote under both criteria are only entitled to vote once.

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