The first official count from the Kerry constituency presidential election vote has been confirmed.
Boxes were opened from 9 o'clock this morning at the Killarney Sports and Leisure Centre.
In total, 261 boxes were opened from across the constituency, with the count beginning around 12.30 this afternoon.
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The results of the count are as follows:
- Independent Catherine Connolly, 62.98%, at 28,807
- Fine Gael's Heather Humphreys, 29.66%, at 13,568
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- Withdrawn Fianna Fáil candidate Jim Gavin, 7.35% at 3,364
Voter turnout in Kerry has been confirmed at just under 45%, with 52,840 people casting their vote.
