Counting Begins: Irish Politics Heats Up!



Welcome to our live coverage of the Irish political weekend ahead. An exciting time as voters have their say across various elections with almost 1,000 council seats, 14 European Parliament seats, and a mayoral position up for grabs. Initial reports indicate a turnout similar to the 2019 figure of 50%.

The counting process is in progress, starting at 9am and expected to continue until next weekend. The Irish Times will provide up-to-minute news, analysis, and detailed results. Stay tuned for more updates.

The campaign has faced challenges, with incidents of intimidation and violence. Additionally, there are speculations about snap elections if any sitting TD is elected to Europe or as the directly elected mayor of Limerick. The counting process is crucial, with results expected throughout the weekend.

European elections require patience, as a total of 720 MEPs will be elected. Various constituencies have a large number of candidates vying for a limited number of seats. The complexity of the election process adds to the excitement.

Stay tuned for the latest updates and results as the weekend unfolds.