Cynthia Ní Mhurchú voting last Friday with her son David at their polling station in St. Joseph’s NS, Carlow Photo: michaelorourkephotography.ie
Photo: michaelorourkephotography.ie
Carlow’s Cynthia Ní Mhurchú (FF) has been elected to the European Parliament.
Upon the redistribution of Grace O’Sullivan’s votes, Ní Mhurchú confirmed her lead over Mick Wallace (IND), who therefore has now lost his seat in the European Parliament.
Carlow/Kilkenny TD Kathleen Funchion (SF) and Michael McNamara (IND) were also elected as MEPs In the Ireland South constituency in the last few minutes, joining Ní Mhurchú in filling that last three seats.
Kathleen Funchion with Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald following her election
Counting in Ireland South ended after a gruelling five days which saw Sean Kelly (FG) top the poll in the first count while Billy Kelleher (Fianna Fáil) had to wait until count 18 to be the second candidate to pass the quota.
Huge Congratulations To Cynthia Ní Mhurchú – She’s Certainly A Proud Carlovian Tonight! Our Hard Work With The Campaign Team Over The Past Number Of Weeks Has Paid Off – And I Know Cynthia Will Promote Carlow And The South With Great Gusto In Europe!!
Great News That, With Billy Kelleher MEP We Have Had Two Successful Fianna Fáil Candidates Elected For The South And I Wish Them And All Our FF Party Our Colleagues All The Best In Europe!
I Particularly Look Forward To Working With Cynthia Who, Like Myself Has A Great Passion For Carlow And Will Shout ‘Ceatharlach’ Loudly In Europe!
Comhghairdeachas leat Cynthia! Maith thú Agus ádh mór ar an turas atá romhainn!
