Newtoncunningham based Health Campaigner Betty Holmes is to go forward as an Independent General Election Candidate in Donegal North East.

Ms Holmes  is currently Chairperson of Donegal Action for Cancer Care, but says she is contesting the election as an individual candidate and will not be using the DACC name or purporting to represent the organisation.

Ms Holmes says she is going forward to ensure that the health needs of the people of Donegal remain firmly on the agenda, both nationally and locally…………..