PICS: Marty Ryan
Independent candidate Mattie McGrath became the first Tipperary South runner to be elected in the count centre in Presentation Secondary School, Thurles on Sunday morning.
After the announcement, family and supporters surrounded him with wild celebrations ensuing for the Newcastle man.
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