The first count has been completed in the Mayoral election in County Limerick and independent John Moran leads with just over 18,300 votes.
However, he is some way off the quota of over 39,800 votes.
Independent Helen O'Donnell (12,903) is currently in second place, with Fianna Fáil candidate Dee Ryan (11,785) in third.
Almost three days after polling stations closed, we have the first count in the #Limerick #mayoral election!
Puts a much clearer picture on things.
Candidate with the lowest number of votes has now been excluded and his votes will be distributed - Colm Ó Móráin (IND), 530. pic.twitter.com/WCcfvDULwl
— Ellen Butler (@LN_but) June 10, 2024
Completing the top five are Fine Gael’s Daniel Butler (10,190) and Sinn Féin’s Maurice Quinlivan (8,331).
The first elimination is independent candidate Colm Ó Móráin, whose 530 will now be shared among the remaining 14 candidates.
The victor in this election will make history by becoming Ireland’s first-ever directly elected mayor.
Main image: Limerick mayoral candidate John Moran listens to the first count being called. Image: PA Images / Alamy Stock Photo
