LATEST: Kilkenny City Local Electoral Area - when will we have results?

The first count in the Kilkenny City LEA is continuing at present (12.45pm) in Lyrath Estate Count Centre.

The result of the first count could be announced in the next hour.

Click here to hear John Coonan on the battle for seats in Kilkenny

Click here to hear from Independent candidate Eugene McGuinness

How could this vote go?

According to our Chief tallyman, Pat O'Neill, the battle for the last city seat could be between Cllrs Martin Brett, Maria Dollard and returning candidate Seán Ó hÁrgáin.

Topping the tally are candidates Andrew McGuinness (FF) and David Fitzgerald (FG).

Note: this is all based on tally figures and not a certified count.

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