Politics

Carthy (FG), McGuinness (FG) and ‘Ming’ perform in Euro vote

55 per cent of boxes opened in sector of the Midlands North West constituency

Luke Ming Flanagan looks set to take a seat in the Midlands NW for the European Elections. At the Count Centre in Castlebar he speaks of the impact of Twitter and Facebook, as well as running 10k races in his election campaign. Video: Bryan O'Brien
Aine McMahon
Sat May 24 2014 - 12:56

Sinn Féin, Fine Gael and Luke "Ming" Flanagan were performing strongly in the European election this afternoon in Cavan, with 55 per cent of boxes opened in the sector of the Midlands North West constituency.

So far, Matt Carthy (SF) is leading the field on 23 per cent, or 3,809 votes, with Mairead McGuinness (FG) on 18 per cent, or 3,048, and Mr Flanagan (Independent) on 14 per cent, or 2,302.

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