Ballot boxes being opened Credit: Mark CondrenBallot boxes before counting begins at the convention centre for the Presidential Election and Blasphemy Referendum. Pic:Mark CondrenIrish presidential candidate Peter Casey casts his vote at the polling station in Greencastle National School, Co Donegal, as the country goes to the polls to vote in the Irish presidential election. Rebecca Black/PA Wire
Flurry of early tallies show Higgins in pole position – as Casey dominates the airwaves
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The count day is finally here. It’s been a bizarre campaign and, according to the exit polls, the incumbent Michael D Higgins has achieved a second term as President of Ireland. Follow today’s events, news and views as they happen here:
The count day is finally here. It’s been a bizarre campaign and, according to the exit polls, the incumbent Michael D Higgins has achieved a second term as President of Ireland. Follow today’s events, news and views as they happen here:
