Published: Sun 9 Jun 2024, 10:45 AM

Fergus McDonnell pictured with family and supporters after his election.

First count - Edenderry area

Published: Sun 9 Jun 2024, 10:45 AM

Total Poll 8,885

Invalid Papers 133

Valid Poll 8752

No of Seats 6

Quota 1,251

Cribbin (Fine Gael) 891

Fitzpatrick (Fianna Fáil) 1998

Hackett (Green Party) 270

McDermott (Fianna Fail) 614

O'Donnell (Independent Ireland) 1,320

McNamee (Social Democrats) 617

Murray (Sinn Féin) 648

Murray (Fianna Fáil)1,134

Quinn (Fine Gael) 1,066

Ryan (Sinn Féin) 194

Eddie Fitzpatrick and Fergus McDonnell have been deemed elected.

The count staff will now proceed to distribute Eddie Fitzpatrick's surplus of 747

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