Latest voter turnout figures in Sligo-Leitrim as participation set to increase this evening

Turnout in the Sligo-Leitrim-South Donegal constituency is averaging 33 percent with Carrick-on-Shannon and Drumshanbo seeing a turnout of 34 percent.

Voter turnout is expected to pick up as people return from work this evening.

Polling stations are open until 10pm tonight.

Voter turnout in the Sligo-Leitrim-South Donegal constituency is averaging 33 percent.

Carrick-on-Shannon and Drumshanbo are seeing a turnout of 34 percent, while Manorhamilton and Sligo Town both report 33 percent.

One box at Scoil Ursula, Sligo Town stands out with a turnout of 46 percent.

Ballinamore reports 27 percent.

In the Donegal towns included in the constituency - Bundoran, Ballyshannon and Ballintra - voter turnout is averaging at 30 percent.

There is just under four hours to go until polling stations close and exit polls are released, indicating where voters' first preferences have gone.

There are four seats up for grabs in the constituency with 18 candidates in the running.

The constituency has just over 94,000 voters, and 18 candidates competing for seats.

The count for Sligo-Leitrim-South Donegal will begin in the Clayton Hotel, Sligo at 9am tomorrow morning (Saturday, November 30).

It is likely the count will continue well into Sunday.