Tense Time For Two Candidates In Bantry/West Cork Electoral Area
The second recount at County Hall not expected to conclude before 6pm
Holly McKeever Cairns of the Social Democrats says there's a "real appetite for change" as the second recount continues at Cork County Hall
Her competitor for the last seat, Independent Finbarr Harrington, says there are a number of discrepancies with some ballot papers so they have to be rechecked however he acknowledges that everyone is anxious for a conclusion.
The recount is expected to run on until at least 6pm this evening at County Hall
Returning Officer Maurice Manning at County Hall where a second recount in Bantry/West Cork is ongoing #Elections2019 pic.twitter.com/6rJs5tuIiV
— RedFM News (@RedFMNews) May 28, 2019
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