Opening of the ballot boxes Credit: Mark CondrenThe ballot boxes before the counting start at the convention center for the referendum on the presidential election and blasphemy. Pic: Mark CondrenIrish presidential candidate Peter Casey votes at Greencastle National School in Donegal County as the country goes to the polls to vote in Ireland's presidential election. Rebecca Black / PA Wire
A wave of first exploits shows Higgins in pole position – Casey dominates the airwaves
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The day of the count has finally arrived. The campaign was bizarre and, according to exit polls, incumbent President Michael D Higgins has reached a second term as President of Ireland. Follow the events, news and viewpoints of today as they occur here:
The day of the count has finally arrived. The campaign was bizarre and, according to exit polls, incumbent President Michael D Higgins has reached a second term as President of Ireland. Follow the events, news and viewpoints of today as they occur here:
