Louth LE 2024: Final Ardee tally suggests strong Fine Gael performance
Fine Gael are performing strongly in the six seater constituency with three of their candidates in the top six
The tally for the Ardee LEA was completed at around 14:30 with 9,700 votes counted and a turnout of 51%.
Fine Gael are performing strongly in the six seater constituency with three of their candidates in the top six according to initial tally results.
Outgoing Cathaoirleach of Louth County Council Paula Butterly leads the pack with 1166 votes representing a 12% share.
She is followed by Fianna Fail’s John Sheridan with 1122 votes; an 11.5% share.
Meanwhile, Pearse McGeough of Sinn Fein sits on an 11% share with 1070 votes, followed by Independent Jim Tenanty with 1035 votes, a 10.67% share.
Dolores Minogue is fifth with 988 votes representing a share of just over 10%.
Finally Fine Gael newcomer Rachel Kerley sits just behind her party colleague with 928 votes; a 9.57% share.
The chasing pack include outgoing Independent Bernie Conlon on 802 votes; an 8.72% share.