LIVE UPDATES: Roscommon Galway general election count
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12:24 am: The count has now adjourned for the night, to resume at 10 am, in what will now be later this morning (Sunday).
12:40 am: The third count is here for Roscommon Galway, with the distribution of Vincent Beirne's 234 votes:
Quota: 10,283
Corcoráin (Aontú): 909 (+41)
Daly (Fianna Fáil): 7,715 (+10)
Daly-Finn (Fine Gael): 2,262 {+10)
Dolan (Fine Gael): 5,017 (+5)
Kerrane (Sinn Féin): 8,469 (+20)
Mannion (People Before Profit): 862 (+14)
Murphy (Independent): 4,848 (+66)
O Connor (Green Party): 449 (+0)
Sweeney (The Irish People): 306 (+60)
No candidate reached the quota on the second count. As the candidates with the lowest number of votes, Martina O'Connor and Alan Sweeney have been excluded and their surplus will be distributed.
11:55 pm: The second count is in for Roscommon Galway, with the distribution of Michael Fitzmaurice's surplus of 1,719.
Quota: 10,283
Beirne (Independent): 234 (+32)
Corcoráin (Aontú): 868 (+79)
Daly (Fianna Fáil): 7,705 (+422)
Daly-Finn (Fine Gael): 2,252 {+88)
Dolan (Fine Gael): 5,012 (+169)
Kerrane (Sinn Féin): 8,449 (+410)
Mannion (People Before Profit): 848 (+34)
Murphy (Independent): 4,782 (+455)
O Connor (Green Party): 449 (+8)
Sweeney (TIP): 246 (+22)
No candidate reached the quota on the second count. As the candidate with the lowest number of votes, Vincent Beirne has been excluded and his surplus will now be distributed.
11:20 pm: Ballinasloe native Aishling Dolan said while there is a lot of ground for Fine Gael to cover in the upcoming counts, "we have increased out first preference vote to roughly 17%", and that the party also increased its showing in the local elections as well.
She also said that the Fine Gael campaign took place under very sad circumstances, with the loss of Cllr John Naughten. "It's been a very difficult time, and there is a community in shock over this.," she said, adding that it has been "heartening" to see her supporters out in recent weeks "dropping leaflets and doing everything they can for Fine Gael".
11:00 pm: Claire Kerrane says she is "honoured and privileged" at the number of votes she gained in this election, and delighted that "so many people put their faith in me again". She said it shows that her election four years ago was more than just "a good day out for Sinn Féin".
10:20 pm: It has calmed down a bit here in the Hyde Centre, as we await the results of the second count, which will include the 1,719 surplus from Micheal Fitzmaurice.
9:35 pm: The Fitzmaurice team celebrate their success
9.20pm: Athlone resident and Ballygar native Tony Pettit (well known in Athlone business circles) among Martin Daly's supporters who are delighted with Daly's showing in this election.
9.11pm: First Count: additional information:
Total Valid Poll: 41,128
Total Poll: 41,332
Spoiled votes: 204
Quota: 10,283
9.02pm: First Count results:
Beirne, Beirne (Independent): 202
Ó Corcoráin, Cormac (Aontú): 789
Daly, Martin (Fianna Fáil): 7,283
Daly-Finn, Dympna (Fine Gael): 2,164
Dolan, Aisling (Fine Gael): 4,843
Fitzmaurice, Michael (Independent Ireland): 12,002
Kerrane, Claire (Sinn Féin): 8,039
Mannion, Andrew (People Before Profit-Solidarity): 814
Murphy, Eugene (Independent): 4,327
O'Connor, Martina (Green Party): 441
Sweeney, Alan (The Irish People): 224
8.56pm: Michael Fitzmaurice elected on the first count...
8.35pm: The very sad death in early October of Drum native John Naughten, who was chosen to contest this election for Fine Gael, has obviously cast a long shadow over the entire Roscommon-Galway constituency. Michael Fitzmaurice has just told the Westmeath Independent that his thoughts are with the Naughten family today.
8.28pm:
8.05pm
Ciaran Mullooly has opened the door on a potential wider alliance between Independent Ireland and other independents as well as hailing the work ethic of party colleague and soon-to-be re-elected Roscommon Galway TD Michael Fitzmaurice.
See story here
8.03pm: Martin Daly says he's "a little overwhelmed" by the support he has received - with the first time candidate almost certain to be elected.
7.59pm: The cheers of Martin Daly's supporters and canvassers show the confidence they have that he will be elected as the first count is awaited.
7:15pm: The adjudication of the doubtful votes has finally wrapped up. We are still waiting for news on the first count.
5.30pm
The adjudication of doubtful votes will take place in about 15 minutes, it has been announced.
5.22pm:
Fitzmaurice and Kerrane set to steal the show in Roscommon Galway
Michael Fitzmaurice may have lost much of his electoral hinterland in East Galway in the redrawn Roscommon Galway constituency, but he remains an electoral phenomenon, writes Tadhg Carey.
Representing Independent Ireland, the Glinsk native looks to have even surpassed his 28.67% share of the first preference vote from 2020, with an eye-watering 29.12% share this time around, based on tallies.
Sinn Féin made electoral history in 2020 in this constituency when Claire Kerrane was elected and she is set to return to Dáil Eireann, also with an increased share of the first preference vote.
Her tallies indicate a vote of 19.5%, up from 17.6%.
Of course, the departure of another popular vote getter Denis Naughten has opened up a significant batch of votes. But even with that caveat, it's a hugely impressive performance by both Fitzmaurice and Kerrane to increase their vote share, if the tallies are correct.
Elsewhere, the third seat looks destined to go to Fianna Fáil - in the shape of Ballygar's Martin Daly.
Daly has implemented a huge canvass in recent weeks, including a focus on the South Roscommon area - and it appears to have paid off - as he is strong favourite to secure the third seat in this three-seat constituency.
16:50: No major updates here so far. Sorting of votes still underway before the counting of votes will begin.
15:05 pm: Outgoing Senator Eugene Murphy has conceded defeat in this election, acknowledging that he "does not have the numbers" to catch up with either Martin Daly or Claire Kerrane.
2:35 pm: It has been announced here in the Hyde Centre that the first count will now proceed.
2:15 pm: The estimated quota in Roscommon Galway is 10,156. By those figures, Michael Fitzmaurice is likely to get in on the first count, with Claire Kerrane and Martin Daly most likely to take the final two seats in this three-seat constituency.
2:08 pm: Overall picture update: 124 out of 124 boxes tallied (100% open), here is the overall picture in the Roscommon/Galway constituency.
Beirne (Independent) 196
Corcoráin (Aontú):781
Daly (Fianna Fáil):7,252
Daly-Finn (Fine Gael):2,100
Dolan (Fine Gael):4,831
Fitzmaurice (Iindependent Ireland):11,847
Kerrane (Sinn Féin):7,930
Mannion (People Before Profit):807
Murphy (Independent):4,231
O'Connor (Green Party):432
Sweeney (The Irish People): 214
2:00: Two final tallies from South Roscommon:
Lecarrow
Beirne (Independent): 2
Corcoráin (Aontú): 10
Daly (Fianna Fáil):36
Daly-Finn (Fine Gael) : 4
Dolan (Fine Gael): 30
Fitzmaurice (Independent Ireland):90
Kerrane (Sinn Féin):28
Mannion (People Before Profit):4
Murphy (Independent): 16
O Connor (Green Party):2
Sweeney (The Irish People) :0
Bealnamullia Box 1
Beirne (Independent): 2
Corcoráin (Aontú): 27
Daly (Fianna Fáil):69
Daly-Finn (Fine Gael) : 15
Dolan (Fine Gael): 63
Fitzmaurice (Independent Ireland):103
Kerrane (Sinn Féin):134
Mannion (People Before Profit):19
Murphy (Independent): 11
O Connor (Green Party):7
Sweeney (The Irish Party) :3
1:48 pm: Three more local tallies are in:
Padraig Pearses 1
Beirne (Independent): 1
Corcoráin (Aontú): 2
Daly (Fianna Fáil):38
Daly-Finn (Fine Gael) : 2
Dolan (Fine Gael): 105
Fitzmaurice (Independent IIreland):61
Kerrane (Sinn Féin) 43
Mannion (People Before Profit):5
Murphy (Independent): 5
O Connor (Green Party): 0
Sweeney (The Irish Party) :0
Knockcroghery Old School
Beirne (Independent): 2
Corcoráin (Aontú): 7
Daly (Fianna Fáil):67
Daly-Finn (Fine Gael) : 14
Dolan (Fine Gael): 37
Fitzmaurice (Inependent Ireland):117
Kerrane (Sinn Féin) 38
Mannion (People Before Profit):5
Murphy (Independent): 36
O Connor (Green Party): 3
Sweeney (The Irish People) :1
Dysart Community Centre
Beirne (Independent): 0
Corcoráin (Aontú): 3
Daly (Fianna Fáil):149
Daly-Finn (Fine Gael) : 2
Dolan (Fine Gael):45
Fitzmaurice (Iindependent Ireland):105
Kerrane (Sinn Féin):40
Mannion (People Before Profit):6
Murphy (Independent): 25
O Connor (Green Party):3
Sweeney (The Irish People) :0
1.40pm - Overall picture update: With 104 out of 124 boxes tallied (84% open), here is the overall picture in the Roscommon/Galway constituency.
Beirne (Independent): 168
Ó Corcoráin (Aontú): 664
Daly (Fianna Fáil): 6500
Daly-Finn (Fine Gael): 1673
Dolan (FG): 4366
Fitzmaurice (Independent Ireland): 10,011
Kerrane (Sinn Féin) 6912
Mannion (People Before Profit-Solidarity): 710
Murphy (Independent): 3372
O'Connor (Green Party): 364
Sweeney (The Irish People): 179
1.29pm: Having been moved from our original seats at an early stage of proceedings, we're right in the path of a chilly draught here - thankfully there are hot beverages nearby to keep us somewhat warm!
1.21pm: Two more tallies from the Athlone electoral area of Roscommon:
Ballyforan (St Aidan’s GAA):
Beirne (Independent): 0. Ó Corcoráin (AON): 2. Daly (FF): 149. Daly-Finn (FG): 1. Dolan (FG): 25. Fitzmaurice (Independent Ireland): 69. Kerrane (SF): 28. Mannion (PBP): 1. Murphy ((Independent): 21. O'Connor (GP): 0. Sweeney (TIP):1
Monksland Box 1:
Beirne (Independent): 0. Ó Corcoráin (AON): 10. Daly (FF):44. Daly-Finn (FG): 12. Dolan (FG): 36. Fitzmaurice (Independent Ireland): 82. Kerrane (SF): 84. Mannion (PBP):7. Murphy (Independent): 4. O'Connor (GP):5. Sweeney (TIP): 0
1.06pm - Overall picture update: With 91 out of 124 boxes tallied (73% open), here is the overall picture in the Roscommon/Galway constituency.
Beirne (Independent): 160
Ó Corcoráin (Aontú): 584
Daly (Fianna Fáil): 5568
Daly-Finn (Fine Gael): 1426
Dolan (FG): 4068
Fitzmaurice (Independent Ireland): 8652
Kerrane (Sinn Féin): 6186
Mannion (People Before Profit-Solidarity): 663
Murphy (Independent): 2889
O'Connor (Green Party): 342
Sweeney (The Irish People): 156
Boxes tallied per area: Athlone 76%; Boyle 65%; Roscommon 80%: Ballinalsoe 75%
12.56pm: Fitzmaurice rules on home turf! One would expect Michael Fitzmaurice to get most of the votes in the Glinsk NS box as it's just a few miles from where he lives. But the extent of his domimance there is worth noting - according to the tally, he got 371 votes. "Is there even 371 people in Glinsk," quipped somebody in the Hyde Centre. The next highest vote in Glinsk was Martin Daly (42), with three candidates getting no votes at all and two candidates getting a mere one each!
12.51pm - Glanduff NS tally:
Beirne (Ind.): 1
Ó Corcoráin (AON): 5
Daly (FF):98
Daly-Finn (FG):9
Dolan (FG):64
Fitzmaurice (Ind. Ireland):165
Kerrane (SF):65
Mannion (PBP):12
Murphy (Ind.): 59
O'Connor (GP):10
Sweeney (TIP) :0
12.42pm: And another tally from the Athlone electoral area of Roscommon:
Clonown
Beirne (Ind.): 4
Ó Corcoráin (AON):5
Daly (FF):34
Daly-Finn (FG):4
Dolan (FG):26
Fitzmaurice (Ind. Ireland):76
Kerrane (SF):30
Mannion (PBP):2
Murphy (Ind.): 14
O'Connor (GP):2
Sweeney (TIP) :1
12:38: The tallies are flying in at this stage. Here are another couple:
Drum Hall
Beirne (Ind.): 1
Corcoráin (AON):7
Daly (FF):111
Daly-Finn (FG):23
Dolan (FG):82
Fitzmaurice (Ind. Ireland): 142
Kerrane (SF):44
Mannion (PBP):5
Murphy (Ind.): 19
O'Connor (GP):5
Sweeney (TIP) 1
Fuerty NS
Beirne (Ind.): 2
Corcoráin (AON):5
Daly (FF):133
Daly-Finn (FG):6
Dolan (FG):41
Fitzmaurice (Ind. Ireland):224
Kerrane (SF):46
Mannion (PBP):6
Murphy (Ind): 23
O'Connor (GP):2
Sweeney (TIP) 2
12:30pm: Another two tallies from South Roscommon
Kiltoom 3
Beirne (Ind.): 1
Corcoráin (AON):17
Daly (FF):147
Daly-Finn (FG):12
Dolan (FG):61
Fitzmaurice (Ind. Ireland):144
Kerrane (SF):51
Mannion (PBP):9
Murphy (Ind.): 9
O'Connor (GP):13
Sweeney (TIP):2
Padraig Pearses GAA 2:
Beirne (Ind.): 1
Corcoráin (AON):6
Daly (FF):44
Daly-Finn (FG):4
Dolan (FG):131
Fitzmaurice (Ind. Ireland): 102
Kerrane (SF): 38
Mannion (PBP):12
Murphy (Ind.): 9
O'Connor (GP):1
Sweeney (TIP): 1
12.24pm: It's looking good for Michael Fitzmaurice, Claire Kerrane and Martin Daly - with many people predicting this trio will be elected in that order (see overall update below).
The problem for Aisling Dolan is that her Fine Gael running mate Dympna Daly-Finn does not appear to be getting enough votes in order for the Ballinasloe woman to benefit from transfers.
Fianna Fáil will be pleased with the vote of Martin Daly, a first time candidate from Ballygar, and it appears very unlikely that former Fianna Fáil TD Eugene Murphy can spring a surprise at Daly's expense.
12.14pm - Overall picture update: With 71 out of 124 boxes tallied (57% open), here is the overall picture in the Roscommon/Galway constituency.
Beirne (Independent): 128
Ó Corcoráin (Aontú): 459
Daly (Fianna Fáil): 4486
Daly-Finn (Fine Gael): 1120
Dolan (FG): 3435
Fitzmaurice (Independent Ireland): 6604
Kerrane (Sinn Féin):5095
Mannion (People Before Profit-Solidarity): 567
Murphy (Independent): 2449
O'Connor (Green Party): 271
Sweeney (The Irish People): 135
Percentage of boxes open by electoral area - Athlone 55%; Boyle 53%; Roscommon 60%; Ballinalsoe 65%.
12:09pm: Another tally from Cornafulla below:
Cornafulla 2:
Beirne (Ind.): 1
Ó Corcoráin (AON):6
Daly (FF):101
Daly-Finn (FG):6
Dolan (FG):58
Fitzmaurice (Ind. Ireland):135
Kerrane (SF):56
Mannion (PBP):11
Murphy (Ind.): 6
O'Connor (GP):8
Sweeney (TIP):0
12.02pm: Another two tallies from the Athlone electoral area of Roscommon follow below.
Moore Hall 1
Beirne (Ind.): 3
Ó Corcoráin (AON): 7
Daly (FF): 75
Daly-Finn (FG): 6
Dolan (FG): 169
Fitzmaurice (Ind. Ireland): 146
Kerrane (SF):56
Mannion (PBP):8
Murphy (Ind.): 10
O'Connor (GP): 2
Sweeney (TIP): 0
Lissanisky NS:
Beirne (Ind.): 1
Ó Corcoráin (AON): 6
Daly (FF):63
Daly-Finn (FG):4
Dolan (FG):13
Fitzmaurice (Ind. Ireland): 162
Kerrane (SF):36
Mannion (PBP):8
Murphy (Ind.): 23
O'Connor (GP):0
Sweeney (TIP): 0.
11.59am: For those unfamiliar with the proportional representation (PR) system used in Ireland, it's worth noting that the tallies provided in this blog so far only take first preferences into account. Transfers can play a crucial role in the destination of seats.
11.55am: Two more tallies from South Roscommon follow below.
Castlesampson NS:
Beirne (Ind.): 3
Corcoráin (AON): 11
Daly (FF): 48
Daly-Finn (FG): 4
Dolan (FG): 62
Fitzmaurice (Ind. Ireland): 83
Kerrane (SF):30
Mannion (PBP): 5
Murphy (Ind.): 4
O'Connor (GP): 3
Sweeney (TIP): 0
Rahara NS:
Beirne (Ind.): 1
Corcoráin (AON): 4
Daly (FF): 32
Daly-Finn (FG): 1
Dolan (FG): 23
Fitzmaurice (Ind. Ireland): 95
Kerrane (SF): 24
Mannion (PBP): 3
Murphy (Ind.): 23
O'Connor (GP):0
Sweeney (TIP): 2
11.43am: Cornafulla Social Centre 1 - Beirne (Ind.): 1. Corcoráin (AON): 4. Daly (FF): 123. Daly-Finn (FG): 10. Dolan (FG): 78. Fitzmaurice (Ind. Ireland): 94. Kerrane (SF): 41. Mannion (PBP): 6. Murphy (Ind.): 2. O'Connor (GP): 5. Sweeney (TIP): 4.
11.33am - Overall picture update: With 54 out of 124 boxes tallied, here is the overall picture in the Roscommon/Galway constituency.
Beirne (Independent): 96
Corcoráin (AON): 347
Daly (FF): 3385
Daly-Finn (FG): 953
Dolan (FG): 2573
Fitzmaurice (Independent Ireland): 4647
Kerrane (SF): 4012
Mannion (PBP): 442
Murphy (Independent): 1816
O'Connor (GP): 209
Sweeney (TIP): 111
Percentage of boxes open by electoral area - Athlone 34%; Boyle 45%; Roscommon 40%; Ballinalsoe 60%
11.28am: Many political observers and analysts reckoned Roscommon/Galway was one of the most predictable constituencies in the country and tallies so far are bearing this out. "It's over," says one seasoned political observer, who predicts that Michael Fitzmaurice, Claire Kerrane and Martin Daly will be elected, with Daly taking the third seat ahead of Aisling Dolan. One of the reasons things don't look promising for Dolan is that almost all of the Ballinasloe boxes have been tallied.
11.13am - Bealnamulla 2 (Cloonakilla NS) tally: Beirne (Ind.): 2. Corcoráin (AON): 6.Daly (FF): 88. Daly-Finn (FG): 8. Dolan (FG): 57. Fitzmaurice (Ind. Ireland):106. Kerrane (SF): 101. Mannion (PBP): 8. Murphy (Ind.): 10.O'Connor (GP): 5. Sweeney (TIP): 5
11.06am - Curraghboy tally:
Beirne (Ind.): 5
Corcoráin (AON): 12
Daly (FF):109
Daly-Finn (FG): 8
Dolan (FG): 50
Fitzmaurice (Ind. Ireland): 140
Kerrane (SF): 41
Mannion (PBP): 8
Murphy (Ind): 35
O'Connor (GP):3
Sweeney (TIP): 4
10.54am - Two more tallies from South Roscommon areas follow below.
Brideswell NS:
Beirne (Ind.): 1
Corcoráin (AON): 9
Daly (FF): 111
Daly-Finn (FG): 7
Dolan (FG): 53
Fitzmaurice (Ind. Ireland): 167
Kerrane (SF): 55
Mannion (PBP): 4
Murphy (Ind.): 25
O'Connor (GP): 3
Sweeney (TIP): 1
Tisrara Community Centre:
Beirne (Ind.): 2
Corcoráin (AON): 6
Daly (FF):91
Daly-Finn (FG): 5
Dolan (FG): 28
Fitzmaurice (Ind. Ireland): 103
Kerrane (SF):23
Mannion (PBP)3
Murphy (Ind.): 41
O Connor (GP):7
Sweeney (TIP): 1
10.48am - Overall picture update: With 35 out of 124 boxes tallied, here is the overall picture in the Roscommon/Galway constituency.
Beirne (Independent): 63
Corcoráin (AON): 239
Daly (FF): 2111
Daly-Finn (FG): 670
Dolan (FG): 2026
Fitzmaurice (Independent Ireland): 3128
Kerrane (SF): 2960
Mannion (PBP): 325
Murphy (Independent): 1082
O'Connor (GP): 137
Sweeney (TIP): 74
10.42am - Moore Parish Hall 2 tally:
Beirne (Ind.): 2
Corcoráin (AON): 10
Daly (FF): 35
Daly-Finn (FG): 6
Dolan (FG): 175
Fitzmaurice (Ind. Ireland): 144
Kerrane (SF): 65
Mannion (PBP): 7
Murphy (Ind.): 5
O'Connor (GP): 2
Sweeney (TIP): 5
10.25am: The figures below suggest it will be a battle between Michael Fitzmaurice and Claire Kerrane to top the poll. Aisling Dolan and Martin Daly polling well in these figures. But there is a significant caveat about the geographical spread of boxes counted so far.
10.21am - Overall picture update: With 19 out of 124 boxes tallied, here is the overall picture in the Roscommon/Galway constituency.
Beirne (Independent): 35
Corcoráin (AON): 135
Daly (FF):1015
Daly-Finn (FG): 342
Dolan (FG): 1135
Fitzmaurice (Independent Ireland): 1811
Kerrane (SF): 1695
Mannion (PBP):182
Murphy (Independent): 677
O'Connor (GP):79
Sweeney (TIP): 45
10.17am: Strong showing for Aisling Dolan and Michael Fitzmaurice in the Dundonnell Centre tally. See details below.
10.15am - Dundonnell Centre (Taughmaconnell) tally:
Beirne (Ind.): 2
Corcoráin (AON): 12
Daly (FF): 95
Daly-Finn (FG): 3
Dolan (FG): 179
Fitzmaurice (Ind. Ireland): 146
Kerrane (SF): 54
Mannion (PBP): 11
Murphy (Ind.): 25
O'Connor (GP): 2
Sweeney (TIP):
10.10am - Athleague NS tally:
Beirne (Ind.): 1
Corcoráin (AON): 5
Daly (FF): 104
Daly-Finn (FG): 2
Dolan (FG): 32
Fitzmaurice (Ind. Ireland): 159
Kerrane (SF): 64
Mannion (PBP): 5
Murphy (Ind.): 36
O'Connor (GP): 5
Sweeney (TIP): 1
10.05am: Initial impressions look positive for Sinn Féin's Claire Kerrane as she appears to be picking up a decent share of votes everywhere - including Monksland which is a considerable distance from her home base.
10.02am: Below are tallies from two of the South Roscommon boxes - Monksland Centre 2 and Kiltoom Hall 1.
9.59am - Monksland 2:
Beirne (Ind.): 8
Corcoráin (AON): 9
Daly (FF): 28
Daly-Finn (FG): 13
Dolan (FG): 52
Fitzmaurice (Ind. Ireland): 92
Kerrane (SF): 114
Mannion (PBP): 16
Murphy (Ind.): 3
O'Connor (GP): 4
Sweeney (TIP): 3
Kiltoom 1:
Beirne (Ind.): 2
Corcoráin (AON): 4
Daly (FF): 158
Daly-Finn (FG): 11
Dolan (FG): 65
Fitzmaurice (Ind. Ireland): 57
Kerrane (SF): 11
Mannion (PBP): 4
Murphy (Ind.): 9
O'Connor (GP): 14
Sweeney (TIP): 1
9.52am: As would be expected, Aisling Dolan is polling well in her home base of Ballinasloe. See details below on tallies from three Ballinasloe boxes.
9.51am - Booth : Ballinalsoe 4:
Beirne (Ind.): 0. Corcoráin (AON): 6. Daly (FF): 37. Daly-Finn (FG): 7. Dolan (FG): 141. Fitzmaurice (Ind. Ireland): 33. Kerrane (SF): 71. Mannion (PBP): 22. Murphy (Ind.): 0. O'Connor (GP): 1. Sweeney (TIP): 1
Booth: Ballinalsoe 7 - Beirne (Ind.): 0. Corcoráin (AON): 10. Daly (FF): 31. Daly-Finn (FG): 0. Dolan (FG): 182. Fitzmaurice (Ind. Ireland): 24. Kerrane (SF): 74. Mannion (PBP): 21. Murphy (Ind.): 4. O'Connor (GP): 3. Sweeney (TIP): 0
9.46am: Speaking to RTE Radio earlier, Independent Ireland candidate Michael Fitzmaurice - who is widely expected to retain his seat - said he would not pay too much attention to last night's exit poll. The "proof of the pudding" would be when the actual votes are counted, he said. He also said he expects Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael to form the next government, but that they would need "a third stool or a fourth stool" to prop them up. It's early to be talking about the next governent though - let the counting continue first!
9.37am - Tally from Ballinasloe 7 (first preference votes):
Vincent Beirne (Independent) 0.
Martin Daly (Fianna Fáil) 47.
Dympna Daly-Finn (Fine Gael) 4.
Aisling Dolan (FG) 116
Michael Fitzmaurice (Independent Ireland) 22
Claire Kerrane (Sinn Féin) 102
Andrew Mannion (People Before Profit-Solidarity) 5
Martina O’Connor (Green Party) 4
Cormac Ó Corcoráin (Aontú) 6
Eugene Murphy (Independent) 4
Alan Sweeney (The Irish People) 2
9.30am: Good morning, Kieran Galvin and Orlaith Delaney here. We're at the Hyde Centre in Roscommon, where counting will take place for the Roscommon-Galway constituency in the general election. As ballot boxes are opened, we'll be providing updates over the coming hours on the tallies.
There are three seats up for grabs in this constituency and the eleven candidates are as follows:
Vincent Beirne (Independent)
Martin Daly (Fianna Fáil)
Dympna Daly-Finn (Fine Gael)
Aisling Dolan (FG)
Michael Fitzmaurice (Independent Ireland)
Claire Kerrane (Sinn Féin)
Andrew Mannion (People Before Profit-Solidarity)
Martina O’Connor (Green Party)
Cormac Ó Corcoráin (Aontú)
Eugene Murphy (Independent)
Alan Sweeney (The Irish People)