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[LIVE COVERAGE STARTS AT 8PM]

Polls have closed in Ireland, and the counting of votes has begun in the 2024 local, European, and Limerick mayoral elections. Stay tuned to this live blog for the latest results, analysis, and updates throughout the night.

[8:15 PM]

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First results expected from smaller local authorities

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Exit polls suggest a swing towards Fianna Fáil

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European Parliament: Greens in line to gain seats

[8:45 PM]

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Fine Gael loses control of Cork City Council

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Independent candidates make significant gains in Dublin

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Sinn Féin retains its dominance in Northern Ireland

[9:30 PM]

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Fianna Fáil wins most seats in the European Parliament

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Fine Gael and Labour suffer losses

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Independent candidates perform strongly

[10:15 PM]

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Counting underway in the Limerick mayoral race

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Three candidates in close race

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Incumbent Fianna Fáil mayor in danger of losing seat

[11:00 PM]

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Independent candidate wins in Limerick mayoral race

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Historical victory for an outsider

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Traditional parties suffer setback

[12:00 AM]

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Counting continues in local authorities across Ireland

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Results expected to trickle in throughout the night

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More analysis and commentary to follow

[1:30 AM]

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Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil suffer losses in local elections

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Green Party and Independent candidates make gains

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Results reflect a shift in the Irish political landscape

[2:45 AM]

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All results now in from the European Parliament elections

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Fianna Fáil emerges as the largest party

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Green Party and Independent candidates increase their representation

[4:00 AM]

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Counting continues in some local authorities

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Final results expected later today

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These elections have significant implications for Irish politics

[6:00 AM]

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Final results now available for all local elections

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Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael lose ground

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Independent candidates and smaller parties make significant gains

[8:00 AM]

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Analysis and commentary continues

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Experts discuss the implications of these results

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Stay tuned for further updates and reaction

[10:00 AM]

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Live blog coverage concludes

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European Elections: Southern Ireland – Fifth Count Results

European Elections: Southern Ireland – Fifth Count Results

Candidates:

* Derek Blighe (Industry): +791 * Lorna Bogue (Rabharta): -59 * Graham De Barra (Independent): +96 (Excluded after this count) * Susan Doyle (SD): +64 * Mary Fitzgibbon (Industry): +133 * Kathleen Funchion (SF): +221 * Paul Gavan (SF): +172 * Niamh Hourigan (Labour): +113 * Billy Kelleher (FF): +98 * Michael Leahy (Industrial/IFP): +601 * Una McGurk (Independent): +101 * Michael McNamara (Industry): +199 * John Mullins (FG): -113 * Patrick Murphy (Aontu): +131 * Cynthia Ní Mhurchú (FF): +121 * Grace O’Sullivan (Green): +65 * Cyan Prendiville (PBP): +134 * Eddie Punch (Independent): +132 * Mick Wallace (Industry): +406

Excluded Candidate:

* Graham De Barra (Independent)

Non-Transferable Votes:

886

Note:

No candidate has yet reached the quota.

Local, European, and Limerick Mayoral Election Results: Ireland 2024

Live Updates

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11:00 AM:

Polls open nationwide for the local, European Parliament, and Limerick mayoral elections. *

4:00 PM:

Polling stations close. *

5:00 PM:

First exit polls expected. *

6:00 PM:

Release of official vote counts begins.

Local Elections

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Dublin:

Labour Party poised to make gains in the capital. *

Cork:

Fianna Fáil hoping to regain control of the council. *

Galway:

Green Party expected to perform strongly.

European Parliament Elections

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Sinn Féin:

Surge in support predicted. *

Fine Gael:

Fighting to maintain their seats. *

Fianna Fáil:

Hoping to recover from losses in 2019.

Limerick Mayoral Election

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Denis Naughten (Fine Gael):

Incumbent mayor seeking re-election. *

Francis Foley (Sinn Féin):

Promising change and investment. *

Cllr. Sarah Kiely (Labour):

Campaigning on a platform of social justice.

Key Issues

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Cost of living:

Inflation and rising energy bills top voters’ concerns. *

Healthcare:

Health service capacity and waiting lists a major issue. *

Housing:

Shortage of affordable housing and homelessness remain challenges.

Stay tuned for the latest updates and results throughout the election night.