Chaos ensues in Ireland's European elections as counts are adjourned and candidates fight for seats. Get the latest updates on the nail-biting election results! #EuropeanElections2024 #Ireland
The European elections in Ireland have brought unexpected twists and turns as no Irish MEPs have been elected yet, with counts suspended in key constituencies like Dublin, Midlands-North-West, and Ireland South. The suspense continues as Mick Wallace battles it out for a seat in the Ireland South constituency, with the first count projected to conclude on Monday morning. Meanwhile, all eyes are on the ongoing counting process for both the European and local elections, with results shaping the political landscape in Ireland.
In Dublin, Fianna Fáil's Barry Andrews leads the poll, while other high-profile candidates compete fiercely for the remaining seats. The situation is equally intense in Ireland South, with a daunting task ahead to finish the first count by Sunday night. As the drama unfolds in Cork and beyond, the future composition of the European Parliament remains uncertain.
On a historical note, the Green Party makes waves as Honore Kamegni becomes the first Black person elected to Cork City Council, marking a significant moment in Irish politics. Amidst the electoral frenzy, the war of words intensifies, with only one county, Leitrim, completing voting and Sinn Féin securing the final seat. Stay tuned for more updates as the clock ticks for Europe in these gripping elections.
As the election saga continues, the uncertainty and excitement surrounding the remaining European seats in Dublin highlight the fierce competition between parties. Whether Fianna Fáil's Barry Andrews and Fine Gael's Regina Doherty secure their positions or face a surprising twist, the outcome will shape the political landscape. Additionally, Mick Wallace's battle in Ireland South underscores the unpredictable nature of electoral processes, keeping the nation on edge as results unfold.
No candidates have been elected in the European constituencies of Dublin, Midlands-North-West or Ireland South this evening, with all counts now suspended ...
A FIRST count for the Ireland South constituency in the European Parliament election may not be concluded until Monday morning.
All the latest as counting begins on the European Election votes in Ireland and continues in the local elections.
THE sorting of votes for the Ireland South constituency in the European Parliament elections is underway this morning at Nemo Rangers in Cork city. 14 MEP seats ...
Niall Boylan, the Independent Ireland candidate, took 30,637 first preference votes for an 8.13 per cent share. The candidates placed third to sixth are ...
It would take “a miracle” to finish the first count by Sunday night in the South constituency of Ireland's European elections, the returning o...
Fianna Fáil's Barry Andrews and Fine Gael's Regina Doherty are set to be elected but several high-profile candidates will slug it out for the remaining ...
A FIRST count for the Ireland South constituency in the European Parliament election may not be concluded until Monday morning.
GREEN Party candidate Honore Kamegni made history by becoming the first Black person to be elected to Cork City Council.
This morning, only one county has completed voting and elected all of its councillors - Leitrim County Council. At 5am, the final seat was taken by Sinn Féin ...
Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil are expected to benefit on European seats in a count that is set to take days.
IRELAND South MEP Grace O'Sullivan admitted she was pessimistic about her chances of retaining her MEP berth as she admitted that cost of living issues had ...
Seán Kelly looks set to top the poll and observers suggest he could reach the quota in the first count.
Seats in the locals continue to be filled, with Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil vying to be the largest party, while results from across Europe will come in from 10pm ...
Local election results see Fine Gael, Fianna Fáil and Independent candidates dominate as over 70 per cent of council seats filled.
Sinn Féin leader says 'it hasn't been our day' while Harris says view on Government going full term not changed despite positive results.
Sinn Fein, the former political wing of the IRA, saw a three-year lead in opinion polls almost disappear recently as more voters came to see immigration as ...
No candidate reached the quota for the Dublin MEP seats after the first count and we can expect a lot more action in the European election throughout Monday.
Derek Blighe (centre), leader of the far right Ireland First party, and his wife, Hannah, at the Ireland South European election count centre in Cork this ...
Counting in the local elections, which got under way on Saturday, has been moving steadliy towards a conclusion, while the European election count could run ...
Independent Ireland's Niall Boylan, Independents 4 Change and sitting MEP Clare Daly, the Green's Party's Ciarán Cuffe, who is also a sitting MEP, and People ...
More than 800 councillors have been elected, with 949 seats to be filled across 31 local authorities.