*Donna McGettigan at the GE2020 count. Photograph: John Mangan Shannon’s Donna McGettigan (SF) is officially an elected representative on Clare County Council following her co-option on Monday evening.
*Violet-Anne Wynne arrives at the Count Centre. Photograph: John Mangan Cameras, crews and onlookers surrounded Violet Anne Wynne as the tenth count was announced and she was the second candidate to reach the quota, it was a situation that wasn’t predicted by many.
They’re late out of the traps but Sinn Féin are determined to make up for lost ground.
Shannon councillors have stated they are not in favour of renaming the newly opened Town Park in memory of their late colleague, Mike McKee.
*Eileen McKee & Donna McGettigan. It was a night of mixed emotions for Donna McGettigan on Friday with only ratification the next step to her becoming a county councillor.
*Donna McGettigan. Photograph: Martin Connolly Donna McGettigan will take the place of Mike McKee on Clare County Council.
Sinn Féin are expected to fill the Clare County Council seat belonging to the late Cllr Mike McKee this month.
A petition calling for the new Shannon Town Park to be renamed in honour of the late Sinn Féin councillor Mike McKee is gathering momentum.
*Mark Nestor is raised aloft. Photograph: Martin Connolly Clare County Council’s newest 28 elected representatives have been confirmed following the conclusion of the two day count at Treacys West County Hotel in Ennis.
