Discover the latest on the Kildare local election results and candidate standings. Stay tuned for surprising twists and turns in the race!
The Kildare local elections 2024 are in full swing, with counting underway in half of the eight Local Electoral Areas (LEAs) as votes are tallied. The buzz is palpable as candidates anxiously await the outcomes of the current counts, with more to follow on Sunday in the remaining areas. From Naas to Maynooth and beyond, the political landscape is alive with anticipation.
As the first counts are announced in Naas, Maynooth, Celbridge, and Clane, the excitement builds with each reveal. The atmosphere is electric at the Trackside Pavilion at Punchestown Racecourse as Returning Officer Eoghan Ryan kicks off the counting process. Voters and candidates alike are on the edge of their seats as the results trickle in, shaping the future of Kildare's local governance.
Amidst the nail-biting suspense, issues such as housing affordability and school placements take center stage in candidate discussions. The 90 hopefuls vying for seats in the eight local electoral areas are keeping a close eye on the trends and developments emerging from the counts. With each seat and vote crucial, the political landscape of Kildare is undergoing a transformative shift in the 2024 elections.
In the midst of the election fervor, the Kildare Count Centre at the Curragh Racecourse is abuzz with activity as ballots are meticulously sorted. The drama unfolds as candidates from various parties make their mark, with surprises and celebrations marking the progress of the elections. Stay tuned as the campaign unfolds, revealing the voices and choices of the people of Kildare in this crucial democratic process.
The counting of votes for half of Kildare's eight Local Electoral Areas (LEAs) has commenced today Saturday with the remainder beginning on Sunday.
Counting has officially begun in four of the eight electoral areas – Maynooth, Clane, Celbridge and Naas, with the other four scheduled to begin on Sunday ...
Counting is getting underway in Naas, Maynooth, Celbridge and Clane Local Electoral Areas today with Athy, Newbridge, Kildare and Leixlip Local Electoral ...
Counting began after 1.30pm after Returning Officer Eoghan Ryan made the announcement at the Trackside Pavilion at Punchestown Racecourse. First Count results ...
The average voter turnout across Kildare was 41%. Live blog of the election results as they happen below: Athy LEA. Tallying complete - counting to take place ...
Candidates say the affordability and availability of housing is a regular topic on the doorsteps, as are issues finding secondary school places, the need for ...
There are 90 candidates running for election across eight local electoral areas - Athy, Kildare, Newbridge, Leixlip, Celbridge, Maynooth, Clane and Naas.
Sorting of ballot papers in the 2024 Local and European Elections has begun at the Kildare Count Centre at the Curragh Racecourse.
Earlier, Brendan Wyse and Tim Durkan, both Fine Gael took the second and third seats on the council while Naoise Ó Cearúil was the first home for Fianna Fáil.
Counting began after 1.30pm after Returning Officer Eoghan Ryan made the announcement at the Trackside Pavilion at Punchestown Racecourse. First Count results ...
Two of the eight electoral areas, Clane and Maynooth, have now filled their five seats each while Celbridge has just one of its four left to decide. Seven- ...
Counting in Athy and Kildare LEAs is getting underway this morning while count 4 of Naas and count of 6 of Celbridge LEAs will also resume.
Two of the eight electoral areas, Clane and Maynooth, have now filled their five seats each while Celbridge has just one of its four left to decide. Seven- ...
Counting is underway in Athy, Newbridge and Kildare LEAs while Naas is nearing an end. Counting in the Leixlip LEA will commence after Naas finishes.
The first count is in for Athy with Cllr Aoife Breslin (Lab) topping the poll with a massive 2,347 votes, followed by Cllr Ivan Keatley (FG) with 1,638.
The Green Party has had had a “wake-up” call after a bruising local election in Kildare where it lost both its seats.