BREAKING: The counting of votes continues in Punchestown to conclude Newbridge election

Count staff are engaged in second recount to conclude the outcome of the vote to elect counckillors.

It's the fourth day of the count.

Three councillors - Peggy O'Dwyer (FG), Tracey O'Dwyer (FG) and Chris Pender (SD) have been elected to the NEwbridge locasl electoral area and the next two seats look likely to go to Fianna Fáil pair Noel Heavey and Rob Power.

Melissa Byrne (Aontu) and James Stokes (SF) were separated by a single vote at the end of count ten and this has led to two recounts. Independent Tom McDonnell is also in contention at the moment.