Fianna Fáil exceed expectations in Cork South Central say tally men

Early indications suggest that the party has taken 41% of the vote.

Fianna Fáil appear to have exceeded expectations in Cork South Central.

Early indications suggest that the party has taken 41% of the vote.

Fine Gael' Simon Coveney is also polling well and Sinn Fein's Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire could pose a threat to Fine Gael's Jerry Buttimer however it's too early to say just yet.

In Cork North Central Mick Barry, Billy Kelleher and Jonathan O'Brien are all polling very well.

It's expected Julie O'leary's performance could be vital for Dara Murphy who isn't polling as well as had been expected according to tally men.

Speaking to RedFM News Fianna Fáil candidate Michael McGrath says he's hopeful he will be in the 32nd Dail:

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