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06 Sept 2025

In pictures: Anxious wait for recount result in Letterkenny count centre

Candidates and their supporters are gathered around tables at Aura Leisure Centre as they wait for news

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Letterkenny candidates and supporters are enduring a tense wait at the Aura Leisure Centre as they await news of the recount triggered late last night Sunday June 9).  

The returning officer paused counting at approximately 1.30am after the 11th count revealed a small gap of 5 votes between Kevin Bradley and Mary T. Sweeney's votes. 

Photos: Aoife Gallagher and Mary McFadden 

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