Early tallies at Cilin Hill suggest a strong Yes vote

Counting of the boxes from Carlow polling stations has commenced and boxes from Myshall, Tinnahinch, Ballon and Ballymurphy have already been counted. 

At 9.30am tallies have recorded a 64% Yes vote compared to 36% No vote from 3073 votes counted.

The boxes from Kilkenny polling stations will begin later this morning.