AS IT STANDS: The latest tally updates from Limerick County
81% of the boxes have now been tallied
WITH only 19% of the boxes unopened, a clearer picture of what to expect from Limerick County is quickly emerging.
On the third floor of Limerick Racecourse, there are few surprises as Patrick O'Donovan (FG) and Richard O'Donoghue (II) each receiving 24% of the votes.
Niall Collins (FF) is only slightly behind them at 21%, with Joanne Collins (SF) making up 13% of the votes tallied so far.
All other candidates are receiving between 0% and 4% each, adding up to less than 20% of the votes in total.
With 81% of the boxes now tallied, the party breakdown in the county sees Fine Gael leading the way at 27%, with Fianna Fáil and Sinn Féin close behind at 25% and 24%, respectively.
Green Party is receiving 2% of the votes, with all others receiving the remaining 9%.
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