Míchael Naughton has been re-elected to Donegal County Council, with 2151 votes.
The Fianna Fáil candidate was the first person to be announced as a councillor in the Donegal LEA.
Cllr Naughton had the most first preference votes and was elected on the eighth count.
An emotional Cllr Naughton said he’ll be working for better days ahead for South Donegal.
Donegal eighth count results
Donegal eighth count (Quota: 1,985), following the distribution of Martin Hegarty’s votes
Manus Boyle (FG) – 1,554 + 199
Jimmy Brogan (IND) – 1,705 +148
Noel Jordan (SF) – 1,868 +39
Niamh Kennedy (IND) – 1,588 +231
Pauric Kennedy (IND) – 1,417 +7
Michael McMahon (SF) – 1,852 +12
Mícheal Naughton (FF) – 2,151 +170
Barry Sweeny (FG) – 1,448 +8
Mícheal Naughton elected
