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Local Elections

Local Elections are held in Ireland every five years. People voted in the 2024 Local Elections on Friday, June 7. Elections were held in all local authorities in Ireland on the same day. There are 31 local authorities in Ireland, including County Councils, City Councils, and City and County Councils. Each local government area is divided into local electoral areas (LEAs) where three to seven councillors are elected.

Dublin Central by-election results LIVE as first tallies reveal surprise performances
Dublin
Counting is under way in the Dublin Central by-election, with early tallies showing Social Democrats candidate Daniel Ennis leading in a dramatic race for one of the Dail's most closely watched seats.
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Garda probe after Gerry Hutch election slogan sprayed outside polling station
Gerry The Monk Hutch
Gerry Hutch is facing a Garda probe after 'Vote Hutch No.1' slogans were sprayed outside Dublin polling stations.
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'Hero' councillor thanks Conor McGregor's beer for 'sponsoring' his campaign
Local and European Elections
Philip Sutcliffe Sr, a former boxer and two-time Olympian, won a seat in Dublin City Council
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Local Elections 2024 - Bad day for Sinn Féin as Government parties poll better than expected
Local and European Elections
While Sinn Féin will increase its seats at the local council level, the party will not do as well as expected in the Local Elections.
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Race to remove election posters with candidates facing prospect of large fines if they miss exact deadline
Local and European Elections
Posters will legally be regarded as litter if they're left up after a strict deadline, and a penalty of €150 per item could add up to a big fine
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European elections: Live updates as 73 candidates learn fate in battle for 14 MEP seats
Local and European Elections
The voters have had their say across Ireland - as the EU states have finished polling, winners and losers will emerge
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Ireland elections recap as polling stations close for 2024 Local and European elections
Local and European Elections
Follow live updates as people across the country go to the polls to determine the identity of local and European representatives, while the people of Limerick vote for the county's first directly-elected mayor
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European Elections 2024 - Ireland constituencies, full list of candidates, how voting works and result timings
Local and European Elections
Polling stations in the European and Local Elections will open for Irish voters on Friday June 7 and will remain open between 7am and 10pm
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Local Elections 2024: Full list of candidates running in Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown
Local Elections
Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council is divided into six areas
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Local Elections 2024: Full list of candidates running for Fingal County Council
Local Elections
Fingal County Council is divided into seven areas
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Local Elections 2024: Full list of candidates running for South Dublin County Council
Local Elections
South Dublin County Council is divided into seven areas
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Local Elections 2024: Full list of candidates running for Dublin City Council
Local Elections
Dublin City Council is divided into 11 areas
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Local Elections 2024: Full list of candidates running for Wicklow County Council
Local Elections
Wicklow County Council is divided into six areas - Arklow (6 seats), Baltinglass (6 seats), Bray East (4 seats), Bray West (4 seats), Greystones (6 seats) and Wicklow (6 seats)
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Local Elections 2024: Full list of candidates running for Wexford County Council
Local Elections
Wexford County Council is divided into six areas - Enniscorthy (6 seats), Gorey (6 seats), Kilmuckridge (4 seats), New Ross (6 seats), Rosslare (5 seats) and Wexford (7 seats)
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Local Elections 2024: Full list of candidates running for Westmeath County Council
Local Elections
Westmeath County Council is divided into four areas - Athlone (5 seats), Kinnegad (5 seats), Moate (4 seats) and Mullingar (6 seats)
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Local Elections 2024: Full list of candidates running for Waterford City and County Council
Local Elections
Waterford City and County Council is divided into six areas - Dungarvan (6 seats), Lismore (3 seats), Portlaw-Kilmacthomas (5 seats), Tramore-Waterford City West (6 seats), Waterford City East (6 seats) and Waterford City South (6 seats)
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Local Elections 2024: Full list of candidates running for Tipperary County Council
Local Elections
Tipperary County Council is divided into eight areas - Cahir (4 seats), Carrick-on-Suir (5 seats), Cashel-Tipperary (7 seats), Clonmel (6 seats), Nenagh (5 seats), Newport (4 seats), Roscrea-Templemore (4 seats) and Thurles (5 seats)
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Local Elections 2024: Full list of candidates running for Sligo County Council
Local Elections
Sligo County Council is divided into three areas - Ballymote-Tubbercurry (7 seats), Sligo-Drumcliff (5 seats) and Sligo-Strandhill (6 seats)
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Local Elections 2024: Full list of candidates running for Roscommon County Council
Local Elections
Roscommon County Council is divided into three areas - Athlone (6 seats), Boyle (6 seats) and Roscommon (6 seats)
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Local Elections 2024: Full list of candidates running for Offaly County Council
Local Elections
Offaly County Council is divided into three areas - Birr (6 seats), Edenderry (6 seats) and Tullamore (7 seats)
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Local Elections 2024: Full list of candidates running for Monaghan County Council
Local Elections
Monaghan County Council is divided into three areas - Ballybay-Clones (5 seats), Carrickmacross-Castleblayney (6 seats) and Monaghan (7 seats)
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Local Elections 2024: Full list of candidates running for Meath County Council
Local Elections
Meath County Council is divided into six areas - Ashbourne (6 seats), Kells (7 seats), Laytown-Bettystown (7 seats), Navan (7 seats), Ratoath (7 seats) and Trim (6 seats)
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Local Elections 2024: Full list of candidates running for Mayo County Council
Local Elections
Mayo County Council is divided into six areas - Ballina (6 seats), Belmullet (3 seats), Castlebar (7 seats), Claremorris (6 seats), Swinford (4 seats) and Westport (4 seats)
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Local Elections 2024: Full list of candidates running for Louth County Council
Local Elections
Louth County Council is divided into five areas - Ardee (6 seats), Drogheda Rural (4 seats), Drogheda Urban (6 seats), Dundalk-Carlingford (6 seats) and Dundalk South (7 seats)
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