LATEST: McGrath and Moloney romp home in Cahir Local Electoral Area

Cllr Máirín McGrath, who topped the poll in Cahir, is congratulated by the Mayor of Clonmel Cllr Richie Molloy

placeholder image — Cllr Máirín McGrath, who topped the poll in Cahir, is congratulated by the Mayor of Clonmel Cllr Richie Molloy

Two sitting councillors returned in Cahir

Cahir poll-topper Cllr Máirín McGrath said her vote was a testament to the hard work she had put in over the last five years.

"I am absolutely thrilled, it is overwhelming, to be honest. I campaigned so hard. My vote has increased so much since 2019, which is amazing. It is a testament to the work I have done over the last five years," she said.

"I am a young candidate and people my age see it as refreshing to have a young person elected to the council. So many young people are finding it very hard to get on the housing ladder and a lot of them are emigrating and they recognise the fact that their age group needs representation," she said.

Cllr Andy Moloney said he was very proud to hold his vote.

"It is good for me and it is good for the community, we have a very small team and I want to thank them all for the work they all put in," he said.

"I am very proud of the fact that the tremendous work put in has made Cahir a destination town. Everybody is on board for the betterment of the town.We have so many progressive groups in the town and I am delighted to be part of them and support them," said Cllr Moloney.

There were ten candidates for four seats in Cahir.

Michael Moroney, Deputy Returning Officer announced the following first count -

Total Electorate 12,428

Invalid Ballot Papers 49

Valid Poll 7.183

quota 1,437

Micheal Anglim (FF) 906

PJ English (FF) 346

Bill Fitzgerald (Non-Party) 133

Tom Hennessy (Non-Party) 414

Máirín McGrath(Non-Party) 2,079

Andy Moloney (Non-Party) 1,762