Tony McCormack hoisted high in count centre as election celebrations continue

TONY McCormack became the second Fianna Fail candidate elected in the Tullamore Area when he exceeded the quota on the fourth count.

Just as was the case with his party colleague Frank Moran earlier in the day, Cllr McCormack was hoisted shoulder high by his supporters when the announcement of his election was made by returning officer Monica Cleary.

Fianna Fail remains on course to win four seats of the seven seats in the Tullamore Electoral Area with the clock now counting down to confirmation of victories for sitting councillor Declan Harvey and newcomer Ollie Bryant.