Abused loyalty likely to assist Sinn Féin / Irish government concedes loss of Donegal

Preview and reports of a byelection in Donegal, Ireland, 25 November 2010, held at a crucial time during Ireland's economic crisis.

Sinn Fein candidate Pearse Doherty was elected to the Irish parliament for the Donegal SW constituency.

ESO: Background information: Irish PM rules out snap election http://www.europeansources.info/record/irish-pm-rules-out-snap-election/

Irish Times: Donegal South West Byelection http://www.irishtimes.com/topics/donegalsouthwestbyelection/

BBC News, 26.11.10: Sinn Fein wins Donegal South-West by-election http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-11843901

Irish Times, 26.11.10: Sinn Fein Senator wins Donegal South West byelection http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2010/1126/breaking4.html

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