How 's Democracy Works and Why Elections Cannot be Stolen - the evidence Countday Live Blog Irish Elections 6 June-8 June 2009

1 In Irish democratic elections a system of 'tallying' has been developed which has the effect of making fraudulent elections almost impossible. As ballot boxes are gathered together into the count centres, in full view of the 'tallymen' each ballot box in turn is emptied of its votes. The official vote counters then assemble, again in full view of the 'tallymen' each ballot paper into neat piles. While this is done the tallymen note where the votes on each ballot paper have been allocated on a piece of paper using a simple signage system perfected several centuries ago. Once the vote counters have assembled all the votes from all the ballot papers into neat piles and reconciled the number of ballot papers which should be in a ballot box with the number which actually are the real counting takes place. Normally by this time the tallymen's assembled tallies have been computed together and provided each ballot box has had at least 50 of its votes counted a relatively reliable outcome to the election can be provided, usually within an hour of the ballot boxes being opened. Each political party participates in this process and shares resources so that the Tallies, which provide invaluable intelligence to political parties as to which streets exactly votes in which quantities for their candidates (each ballot box will correspond to a known set of streets within a constituency), are shared. As the counters begin the official votes counting tallying continues usually to work out where the voters preferences are falling and who therefore among the candidates who has not reached the quota will get elected next. Way before the official result is known, the tallies become known and it is these tallies for the Irish local government and elections which are included in this document as and when they arrived in real time to a blog. The following document is evidence of this process as it took place in one election in Ireland in June 2009. In count centres all around Ireland tallymen and citizen journalists SMSd, twittered and blogged the tallies as and when they became known to a central live based webblog which was accessed by people all over Ireland and indeed the world. Those accessing the blog could for the very first time in history have almost real time access to the tallies results as they came in. I felt the account thus given of how things turned out as they were reported is worth preserving for several reasons. First, never before had those who were not at actual vote counting centres all around the country actually had access to this information. Second, it is an example of how several forms of new media can coalesce almost spontaneously (thanks to the vision of those who founded this scribblelive account) to exceed by far forms of conventional media purporting to offer the kinds of access to information in real time which today's political anoraks wish and need to have. Third, it is a witness in itself of the extraordinary and hopefully long to be preserved method of counting votes in Irish elections which votes are all cast using ballot papers and not electronically and thus being susceptible to being tallied by people at count centres noting where votes are going as soon as they are removed form the ballot paper boxes. Fourth, it tells the story of an election which saw Fianna Fail the right-wing and corrupt (in all senses of that word) political party which has ruled Ireland practically since independence finally get their comeuppance from a long suffering and hitherto ridiculously loyal electorate as that story unfolded. And fifth it is a witness to democracy in Ireland and using the internet in the new world which is well worth preserving. Thanks to everyone whose texts and tweets and hard work made this document possible, and especially to those (including Alexia Golez, cianflah, SimonMcGarr, Christine Bohan, Suzy Byrne and Fergal Crehan) who not only organised it but also who worked for no pay over the long hours of the counting of votes between Saturday morning at 9 am on June 6th 2009 and (at least) midnight on Sunday/Monday June 7th/8th). • • nothing concrete in City yet .. FF had 13 seats on City Council - party people say they

2 will be pleased if they hold 10.. by PJ Coogan • higgins past 1000 after 10 boxes for #le09 by barratree via twitter • should mention that thats after the blakestown boxes so very skewed #le09 by barratree via twitter • Gorgeous George seems to be on to a winner #Le09 by damienmulley via twitter • A web cam has been set up in the RTÉ Radio centre - watch the election programmes as they broadcast live from 11am at www.rte.ie/live by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/6/2009 8:44:24 AM9:44 AM yesterday • #le09 admits some FF candidates shrank the FF logo on election posters. understatement of the week. any FF candidate who didnt by igaeilge via twitter • Tallying North Inner City boxes in Central by election-3 horse race in my boxes Bacik, o'sullivan, Donohue #Le09 by aoifecarroll via twitter • Looks like is walking home in South... Gorgeous timing George #FG #le09 by MickFealty via twitter • #le09 is there any FF candidate who didn't shrink the party logo? igaeilge.wordpress.com by igaeilge • Tally- Ganley & Higgins , 50-50 in Loughrea boxes by caseyorla via twitter • counting has begun - early indications not promising by adam_douglas3 via twitter • Dub south Lee tally v high with 1/3 boxes open. #le09 by TheEmergency via twitter • will be reportig from my local count and the new V ex Green result. it should be depressing either way #le09 at 1pm by stephencrowley via twitter • Dublin Central - 45% turn out. Only one box open. FG Paschal Donoghue polling 40% out of first box. by Suzy Byrne at 6/6/2009 8:29:42 AM9:29 AM yesterday • 1/3 of boxes open in Dublin South - Lee Polling well - one box is 200plus for Lee, White 91, Brennan 55. (Newstalk) by Suzy Byrne at 6/6/2009 8:27:59 AM9:27 AM yesterday • Details of the RTE/Sunday Independent exit poll carried out with Lansdowne research by will begin to emerge from 11am by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/6/2009 8:25:24 AM9:25 AM yesterday • Online from the Wicklow Count Centre, will be posting regular updates from the Tally by skearon via twitter • At the opening of the boxes in , looks like it's going to be a long day and ages before we even start to tally by JoeBrennan via twitter • Mary Hasafin on Newstalk admits some FF candidates shrank party logo as stipulated by template for posters. #le09 by TheEmergency via twitter

3 • Counting is geting under way this morning in the local elections and the two bye-elections tinyurl.com by RTE_Elections via twitter • Mary Hanafin said that some candidates made logo smaller than the FF official template. by Suzy Byrne at 6/6/2009 8:21:42 AM9:21 AM yesterday • In review of campaign Brendan O'Brien on Newstalk admits to getting out of his car and measuring the Fianna Fáil election logo to prove it was smaller than in previous years. No tapes needed we all know it was - if it was there at all. by Suzy Byrne at 6/6/2009 8:20:48 AM9:20 AM yesterday • That said, I'm not on hand to see so I'd be wiser to hold back judgment! #le09 by eoinpurcell via twitter • i know lee is going to win, but really 70% of the poll. Those Tallies must be off #le09 by eoinpurcell via twitter • Great stuff PJ - thanks. by Suzy Byrne at 6/6/2009 8:17:16 AM9:17 AM yesterday • sorry for early typos !! Will get the hang of it - should have a tally pattern for by 9.45 by PJ Coogan • At Neptune Stadium .. then moving to City Hall later.. we have reporters at all Cork Ce by PJ Coogan • newstalk reporting 7/10 first pref going to George Lee in Dublin South according to very early tallies by deebdublin • Tally: 7/10 1st prefs for Geo Lee in 1st 10 boxes open in Dublin South byelection #le09 by TheEmergency via twitter • Bye-election in Dublin South - Collective tally - from first 100 boxes 70% going to Lee. by Suzy Byrne at 6/6/2009 8:08:54 AM9:08 AM yesterday • on data entry duty for castleknock ward. Great collective effort here #le09 by barratree via twitter • Doors open in the Election Sorting office. #LE09 by chistorra via twitter • Morning all - 6 minutes to opening of the boxes. Good luck to all the candidates and tallyers #le09 by Suzy Byrne via twitter • Irish Election Liveblog - bit.ly - or tweet using tag #le09 - other content will be found during day on irishelection.com by Suzy Byrne via twitter • Tis D-day folks. Watch out for @TheEmergemcy throughout Newstalk's results coverage today. #emer #le09 by TheEmergency via twitter • For those who want to plan their day - Newstalk Coverage underway from 10am and runs till 8 pm today. RTE Radio 1 goes on air at 11am. TV beings for one hour at 1 and then from 4 - 6pm. by Suzy Byrne at 6/6/2009 7:57:30 AM8:57 AM yesterday • Good Morning all - we expect things to start getting busy here from 11 am but of course we'll bring you anything we get before then. We'll be taking info by text, twitter, and directing people to blogs, video, flikr, qik and other output. by Suzy Byrne at 6/6/2009 7:53:11 AM8:53 AM yesterday • ooh ooh forgot the hastag. off to #le09 count

4 by squidlimerick via twitter • Arriving at my first ever count :-) #le09 by niamhvus via twitter • drill given to all party tally folk fingal count centre north . its well full here #le09 we tally Euros too! by BrianGreene via twitter • ooh ooh forgot the hastag. off to #le09 count by squidlimerick via twitter • Heavy security presence at the fingal count . . . Just in case #le09 by barratree via twitter • At count centre, good crowd here at neptune #le09 by Stephen Spillane via twitter • beep beep! by Simon McGarr at 6/5/2009 11:59:15 PM12:59 AM yesterday • beep by Simon McGarr at 6/5/2009 11:36:09 PM12:36 AM yesterday • Seem to remember you calling @declanganley as having a good shout from way back in NW @naoisen #le09 by TheEmergency via twitter • talking on Newstalk about El Berts shafting of , cut off quickly by the presenters #le09 by fintanr via twitter • Erk. =>RT @naoisen: polling ahead of Harkin in Donegal. #Le09 by TheEmergency via twitter • #le09 Count suspended in Letterkenny - stray votes found by stevenconlon via twitter • @krayZpaving Looking good for Eoin Ryan, if those figures persist #ep09 by ubfid via twitter • @naoisen Looks like I was wrong, then: Ganley may make it after all #ep09 by ubfid via twitter • In , FF look in trouble here in Mayo, and may not hold on to their seat. Early predictions are for Higgins, Harkin and Ganley. by themayonews via twitter at 6/6/2009 9:45:44 AM10:45 AM yesterday • Early indications in Westport TC. Martin Keane looks like he is going to top the poll with new FG man Christy Hyland polling very strongly . by themayonews via twitter at 6/6/2009 9:44:04 AM10:44 AM yesterday • city: Fianna Fail vote holding up and may match the 34% first preferences the party received in the city in last local elections by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/6/2009 9:39:44 AM10:39 AM yesterday • Michael Kilcoyne looks like he is going to top the poll in MCC Electoral Area, along with doubling the quota in the Cbar TC. by themayonews via twitter at 6/6/2009 9:38:44 AM10:38 AM yesterday • Fianna Fail vote has completely collapsed in Louth by cianflah at 6/6/2009 9:30:49 AM10:30 AM yesterday • Great performance by Kevin Humphreys of @labour in Pearse St & Ringsend - more than 1.5 quotas in those boxes #le09

5 by krayZpaving via twitter at 6/6/2009 9:26:44 AM10:26 AM yesterday • 4% of boxes tallied in Dublin Euros: de Rossa & Mitchell home and dry. FF polling 21% between the two. No geographical info. #le09 by krayZpaving via twitter at 6/6/2009 9:22:24 AM10:22 AM yesterday • Early days in Pembroke: McCartan 21%, 20%, Dermot Lacey 13% Garrett 6%, Oisin Quinn 7% by cianflah at 6/6/2009 9:22:12 AM10:22 AM yesterday • labour could take second seat in Cork City NW .. new FG man Barry Keane also polling well here.. by PJ Coogan edited by Suzy Byrne • The tally men do their magic in the bullpens for SWIC, SEIC & Pembroke-. #le09 mypict.me by krayZpaving via twitter • says Lee is on 52 percent of vote - predicts win on first count #le09 by Suzy Byrne via twitter • Tom Reilly coming 2nd in - the man with no FF logo until Irishelection.com pointed it out. by Suzy Byrne at 6/6/2009 9:18:47 AM10:18 AM yesterday • Lee on 52% with White and Brennan on 20% roughly. Newstalk say he will romp hme on first count by cianflah at 6/6/2009 9:17:56 AM10:17 AM yesterday • The tally men do their magic in the bullpens for SWIC, SEIC & Pembroke-Rathmines. #le09 mypict.me by krayZpaving via twitter at 6/6/2009 9:16:44 AM10:16 AM yesterday • I have dial up, very slow edge iPhone connection, and the four Irish channels on tv, what's my best way to keep tabs on the count? #le09 by joescanlon via twitter • Pascal Donohue looking good in Dublin Central, wtih 18% boxes open, but mostly inner city boxes opened so far. No Drumcondra boxes yet. by dickobrien via twitter • Colm Keaveney (Labour) topping the poll in county. Tuam by Suzy Byrne at 6/6/2009 9:12:13 AM10:12 AM yesterday • Anyone got a tally on FGs pc in central yet? #le09 by eoinpurcell via twitter • Figures from tally of four boxes - Barrett 69; Courtney 17; Crowley 59; Deere 69; Durcan 112; Gavin 87; Guthrie 78; Henaghan 82 #elections by themayonews via twitter • First tally on Newstalk gave 7 to 1 in favour of G. Lee. That is impressive by Robbiecousins via twitter • SEIC tally, 26% complete: Humphreys 27%; Doolan 15%; Noon 11%; Parodi 10%; Ryan 8%; Uzell 7%; all Pearse St boxes in plus a few #le09 by krayZpaving via twitter • predicts George Lee's Ascension into heaven before noon... by Suzy Byrne at 6/6/2009 9:08:50 AM10:08 AM yesterday • Dublin Central On 31 percent of boxes - 21 percent Donohue 20% bacick O'Sullivan on 20% Burke on 9. These are north inner city boxes. by Suzy Byrne at 6/6/2009 9:08:05 AM10:08 AM yesterday • The ballot boxes have been open for just over an hour by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/6/2009 9:07:04 AM10:07 AM yesterday

6 • Bee Gee Mossy Ahern must be gutted. Tragedy, Maurice, Bertie and Noel won't get to reform the band by Robbiecousins via twitter • I want a sound off- everyone who's at a count today is getting auto added. So everything you say is getting sucked in, hashtags or no. Hands up whose twitter is being given the Royal Road! by Simon McGarr at 6/6/2009 9:06:05 AM10:06 AM yesterday • Dublin Central is proving a lot harder to call, although 's Paschal Donohue has performed very well in some areas by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/6/2009 9:05:24 AM10:05 AM yesterday • 10:00pm European votes being split for transfer to Castlebar by sligococo via twitter • Donnybrook has huge vote for Ryan + Mitchell in Euros Very heavy Fine Gael in locals. O'Callaghan + Donnelly reasonable showing for FF #LE09 by monaghanpenguin via twitter • RTE news - George Lee dead cert to take Dub South seat, #le09 by caseyorla via twitter • Early indications suggest Fine Gael’s George Lee is set for a massive victory in the Dublin South bye-election by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/6/2009 9:02:44 AM10:02 AM yesterday • 13% open in South Inner City in Dublin - Humphreys (Lab) on 23% Doolan (SF) 16% Flynn (Ind) 13% Noone (FG) 12% Ryan (FF) on 10% and Parodi on 8% by cianflah at 6/6/2009 9:01:20 AM10:01 AM yesterday • RT @9th_Centre: COUNTCAM One of Sligos main counting centres live cam (not on yet of course-council) www.sligococo.ie #le09 by TheEmergency via twitter • RT @BrianGreene: fingalcoco.ie webcasting count #le09 by TheEmergency via twitter • Sorry, last name on that Rt was Donoghue. So 4 Nth Inner City by election tally it's Labour, Ind, FG according to tally. by abigailrieley via twitter • tallying balbriggan boxes by BrianGreene via twitter • sounds like George Lee is doing extremely well [via: Newstalk] #le09 by paul_cawley via twitter • As George Lee runs away with Dub South we have the live blog here url.ie #LE09 by irishelection via twitter at 6/6/2009 8:56:24 AM9:56 AM yesterday • On @satedition FG TD in Dub south describes apparent Lee landslide as boxes open. #le09 by TheEmergency via twitter • . • 66 • 67 • 68 • 69 • 70 • Oldest >

7 • Any idea Suzy where Dublin Central is with the % boxes counted. by Bazalini • #le09 Ivan Yates and Pat Rabbitte predict that this couldd be the worst FF showing EVER by thusspakeblixa via twitter • RT @MickFealty: RTE Poll FF 24 Labour 17 FG 34 Greens 3 SF 9 LE09 by krayZpaving via twitter at 6/6/2009 10:15:04 AM11:15 AM yesterday • @RTE_elections You should keep using the #le09 hashtag. by swearimnotpaul via twitter • Fine Gael candidates polling very strongly in Westport Town with a possibility of them taking five seats. by themayonews via twitter at 6/6/2009 10:14:04 AM11:14 AM yesterday • @jonathangrimes where can I follow the election count online? #le09 by pedrorq via twitter • No FF backlash evident in Lismore Town Co. - 1 of 3 candidates tops poll, others strong #le09 by JoeLeogue via twitter • FG polling well for the locals in Donegal #le09 by EmilyTully via twitter • #le09 - FG up in City and County, could gain 2-3 seats by thusspakeblixa via twitter • Castleconnel Wade and Teefy heading the poll #le09 by squidlimerick via twitter • Kilmallock Heffernan (labour) and Houlihan polling well after 11 boxes open le09 by squidlimerick via twitter • Could 's council seat be at risk? #le09 by kingkane via twitter • Count & results timetable: www.irishtimes.com MEP results tomorrow at 9p.m. #le09 by clicky_here via twitter • Dublin South tally sees George Lee taking the Dail seat on the first count with 54% by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/6/2009 10:07:44 AM11:07 AM yesterday • The safe seats in Ballina Town Council actually look like Mulherin, Ginty, Johnnie O'Malley, Barry McLoughlin and Peter Clarke #elections by themayonews via twitter at 6/6/2009 10:07:44 AM11:07 AM yesterday • George Lee on 54 Brennan 17 (I think) Lee's worst box 42 best 70... first candidate whose won on 1st preferences since 1984 #le09 by MickFealty via twitter • RT @RTE_Elections: Exit poll: Greens will get 3%, Sinn Féin 9%, and Independents and others 13% #le09 by clicky_here via twitter • Isn't this a great day to be following the election count? Perfect weather altogether #le09 by jonathangrimes via twitter • SEIC tally: 61% tallied; Humphreys 30%; Noone 13%; Flynn 12%; Doolan 11%; Parodi 11%; Ryan 9%; Wheeler 5%. 2 quotas for @labour so far #le09 by krayZpaving via twitter at 6/6/2009 10:05:24 AM11:05 AM yesterday • Exit poll: Greens will get 3%, Sinn Féin 9%, and Independents and others 13% by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/6/2009 10:03:24 AM11:03 AM yesterday • #le09 MOS leading followed by Donohoe, Bacik, Ahern and Burke respectively by thusspakeblixa via twitter

8 • Really thought Ivana would split Maureen's vote. But doesnt look like it. by Robbiecousins via twitter edited by Simon McGarr • Exit poll: Fine Gael is on 34%, 6.5% ahead of 2004, while Labour jumps five and a half points to 17% by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/6/2009 10:02:44 AM11:02 AM yesterday • lord mayor of Cork Brian Bermingham (FG) in trouble ... also Donal Counihan FF... his immediate predecessor .. by PJ Coogan • Listening to Pat Rabitte here, I seem to remember him in previous elections calling results that no-one ever saw. I'd give alot of credibilty to him. by Bazalini • Gerry Ginty looks like he could take the final seat for Ballina County from Johnnie O'Malley #elections by themayonews via twitter at 6/6/2009 10:02:04 AM11:02 AM yesterday • Exit poll suggests Fianna Fáil will get just 24% of the vote, 8 points lower than their result five years ago by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/6/2009 10:02:04 AM11:02 AM yesterday • Early indications in Ballina County Council are Fine Gael looking to retain four, Annie May Reape might take the only seat for FF #elections by themayonews via twitter at 6/6/2009 10:01:04 AM11:01 AM yesterday • An RTÉ exit poll on the local elections shows a big drop in support for Fianna Fáil, and significant gains for both Fine Gael and Labour by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/6/2009 10:00:24 AM11:00 AM yesterday • Dublin SEIC tally has Humphreys at 28.3%. Mannix Flynn polling very well at 10.7%. Doolan at 12.1%. by dickobrien via twitter at 6/6/2009 9:57:24 AM10:57 AM yesterday • Irish byelection dublin central: tally results. doohan.org by handylearn via twitter • FG polling well in cork city south west lea. Buttimer looks like topipng poll #le09 by Stephen Spillane via twitter at 6/6/2009 9:57:04 AM10:57 AM yesterday • polling strongly - tally from fingal. Neck + neck with FG. SF way back figs based on 20% of boxes & it's higgins country #le09 by TheEmergency via twitter • They'll be bitching in City hall about being there until 4am. their own falt for leaving the count so late #le09 by squidlimerick via twitter • #le09 Joe Higgins at 27% in Fingal -Newstalk by thusspakeblixa via twitter • Ivan Yates gets his finglas mixed up with Fingal casting aspersions of FInglas as SF stronghold #le09 by Suzy Byrne via twitter • Joe Higgins coming in on 27% of a fifth of boxes tallied in Fingal - no surprise there #le09 by Suzy Byrne via twitter • In Ballina TC, the four who look safe after the early tallies are Mulherin (FG), O'Malley (FF), McAndrew (FF) and Ginty (Ind). by themayonews via twitter at 6/6/2009 9:53:24 AM10:53 AM yesterday • Dub central tally Fg 22% maureen o'sullivan 21 lab 19 FF 15.maureen o'sullivan thought 2 b well placed to get transfers from 1st slims #le09 by TheEmergency via twitter

9 • Agreed Bazalini - Phibsboro/Cabra/Drumcondra boxes not opened yet in Dublin Central by Suzy Byrne at 6/6/2009 9:52:09 AM10:52 AM yesterday • I think its early door to be counting Donohue out. Alot of FG boxes to be open yet by Bazalini • 22% Donohoe, 21% O'Sullivan, 19% Bacik from newstalk tallies #le09 by fintanr via twitter • Kilkenny City showing @labour not doing as well as expected, while Fianna Fail holding their vote from last time. #le09 by krayZpaving via twitter at 6/6/2009 9:50:04 AM10:50 AM yesterday • Donegal: Tallymen tell me Pat the Cope is polling well as is Declan Ganley who at this point is polling ahead of #le09 by EmilyTully via twitter • watching things nationally, FF poll 15 percent in Dublin Central (estimatye) #le09 by squidlimerick via twitter • quote of the day Noel Whelan: what looks like Ganley's bald head may be Marian Harkin's cheek (his health warning on euro tallies) #le09 by damianobroin via twitter • RTE predict McGuinness & Childers to take seats in Ireland East. Aylward & Phelan fighting for 3rd. Delighted. #le09 by krayZpaving via twitter at 6/6/2009 10:37:24 AM11:37 AM yesterday • FG in with a real shout of a gain in Artane - whitehall. #le09 by kingkane via twitter • RT @RTE_Elections EP election: Childers (Lab) & McGuinness (FG) to top poll in East. Phelan FG and Aylward FF to battle for third seat #le09 by swearimnotpaul via twitter • Bye-elections: concedes that Fianna Fáil will not win either contest by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/6/2009 10:36:24 AM11:36 AM yesterday • Green vote down 60% in some areas - Newstalk #le09 by thusspakeblixa via twitter • And it will be a battle royal for the final two seats, internally, between Gavin, Feeney, Crowley (FF) and McCormack, Guthrie (FG). by themayonews via twitter at 6/6/2009 10:34:53 AM11:34 AM yesterday • We're thinking of going to the RDS later this afternoon, in the hope of a good old-fashioned, bloodspattery faction fight. Wanna come? #le09 by janeruffino via twitter • Cork CC- South Central FF down 11% and Green down 5%. Both down all over Cork City. Mick Barry of Socialists set to top Northside poll #le09 by thusspakeblixa via twitter • @BrianGreene Fair play to Fingal CoCo they've been embracing webcasting for a while now. Where exactly is the count taking place? #le09 by imurphy via twitter • poll toppers Cork City Council wards .. Mick Barry SP, John Kelleher Lab, Jonathan O'Brien SF, John Buttimer FG, Laura McGonigle FG, Lorraine Kingston Lab. Labour in line for second seat in SW Ward.. by PJ Coogan edited by Simon McGarr • EP election: (FF) & (FG) in battle for last East seat by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/6/2009 10:32:04 AM11:32 AM yesterday • Topping poll: cork south west: buttimer fg, cse, mcgonigle fg, csc kingston lab. #Le09

10 by Stephen Spillane via twitter at 6/6/2009 10:31:44 AM11:31 AM yesterday • EP election: (Lab) & Mairead McGuinness (FG) to top poll in East by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/6/2009 10:31:44 AM11:31 AM yesterday • In Castlebar MCC area, its looks like Burke and Kenny (FG), McDonnell (FF) and Kilcoyne and Durcan (Ind) are now safe. by themayonews via twitter at 6/6/2009 10:31:24 AM11:31 AM yesterday • New blog post: What The Tallyman Saw (Kildare #le09) faduda.ie by faduda via twitter • Did the rap video hurt or help ? If we send Ganley to Europe will they kick us out? #le09 by janeruffino via twitter • Donegal Town Council count has been suspended as stray votes have been found in Letterkenny? #le09 by paulmullin via twitter • In Castlebar TC, new FG candidate Caroline Heston has polled very well and looks like taking a seat. by themayonews via twitter at 6/6/2009 10:29:24 AM11:29 AM yesterday • #le09 Dun Laoighaire/Ratdown - Joe Higgins picking up a lot of votes in Dundrum (!) Richard Boyd-Barrett polling well in Dun Laoghaire by thusspakeblixa via twitter • #le09 Big FG gains in Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown. doing well in Ballybrack. by thusspakeblixa via twitter • #le09 Euro tallys: Donegal box: 1st FF, 2nd SF, 3rd Harkin, 4th Ganley, 5th FG by stevenconlon via twitter • Boyd-Barrett showing strongly in Dun Laoghaire and may make it this time. #le09 by TheEmergency via twitter • EP election: Declan Ganley (Libertas) polling better than expected in North-West by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/6/2009 10:28:24 AM11:28 AM yesterday • FF on 7% in , FG on 19% SF 23% by cianflah at 6/6/2009 10:28:17 AM11:28 AM yesterday • EP election: Marian Harkin (Ind) set to top poll in North-West by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/6/2009 10:28:04 AM11:28 AM yesterday • #le09 Labour, FG and Labour up in Dublin. Labour go up to 24% in Artane, FG at 27%. 27% in SE Inner-City, SF also up. by thusspakeblixa via twitter • Early calls for O'Sulllivan in dub central. Seems tiny bit previous but wud be achievement #le09 by TheEmergency via twitter • Live 95FM : coming with health warning euro vote looks like Crowley (FF) Bourke (FG) and Kelly (Labour) #le09 by squidlimerick via twitter • Some of Ahern's will go to Donohue but more to O'Sullivan. I would presume SF go to Sullivan more but could Bacik catch her? #le09 by kingkane via twitter • De Udder Brudder's voters would all need to be closet Ivana fans to carry her into the lead. #le09 by Simon McGarr via twitter • Ganley on 31% in Sligo - Pat the Cope on 6% #le09

11 by EmilyTully via twitter • Ahern's transfers could be everywhere - though they were encouraging on the doors to support O Sulivan I hear since they think they can get it bck off her next time. by cianflah at 6/6/2009 10:23:09 AM11:23 AM yesterday • RT @EmilyTully: Ganley polling strong in Galway, Sligo and Donegal - could take a seat #le09 by EvertB via twitter • Burke will break for O'Sullivan more than Bacik. Any guesses on Ahern's transfers? #le09 by Simon McGarr via twitter • illigan expected to top poll in Limerick City East. Scully (FG) leading in City South #le09 by squidlimerick via twitter • Dublin Central: FG's polled strongly to top 24% - Tallies by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/6/2009 10:22:04 AM11:22 AM yesterday • #le09 No Green councillors? by thusspakeblixa via twitter • @Unarocks I have €20 at 7/1 on IB so I'm particularly exercised on her behalf. But the early tallies point to Maureen O'Sullivan win #le09 by Simon McGarr via twitter • 30% tally in Fingal: E Byrne 5%, De Burca 5%, De Rossa 19, Higins 23.5%, Mitchel 18%, Simons 3%, Ryan 11.5%, by cianflah at 6/6/2009 10:21:36 AM11:21 AM yesterday • #le09 BIG gains for Socialist Party in Fingal. Could quadruple seats - Newstalk by thusspakeblixa via twitter • Dermot Ahern - not denying its time to panic...... by Bazalini edited by Simon McGarr • Figs from Muhuddart LAb: 25, SP: 20, SF: 13, FG: 16, FF: 19, 1k betwe three african candidates by cianflah at 6/6/2009 10:19:52 AM11:19 AM yesterday • Maureen O'Sullivan (Ind) predicted to win Dublin Central to succeed by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/6/2009 10:19:44 AM11:19 AM yesterday • Central 74 %tally Ahern 13%, Bacik 18%, Burke 12%, Donohue 24%, Geary 3%, O'Sullivan 25 %#Le09 by aoifecarroll via twitter edited by Suzy Byrne at 6/6/2009 10:15:44 AM11:15 AM yesterday • John McGuinness son will top poll in Kilkenny - 2 quotas by Suzy Byrne at 6/6/2009 11:08:44 AM12:08 PM yesterday • set to get in on first count in - first time candidate swept in with party support by cianflah at 6/6/2009 11:07:47 AM12:07 PM yesterday • @suzybie That erectile dysfuncion advert was a bit unnerving so close to the Angelus... Or am I just gettin old? #le09 by MickFealty via twitter • @SimonHaden any news on Enistymon? Anne Marie? by Suzy Byrne at 6/6/2009 11:05:50 AM12:05 PM yesterday • Green seat on Ennis Town Council looks safe. But Ennis Co Co seat will be down to the wire. by SimonHaden • Looks like a battle between Indepedent Gerry Ginty and FF duo Michael Loftus and Johnnie

12 O'Malley for the last seat in Ballina. #elections by themayonews via twitter at 6/6/2009 11:05:04 AM12:05 PM yesterday • RT @nmcgivney: Follow the real deal here. It's 100% live 100% of the time. www.irishelection.com #le09 by TheEmergency via twitter • We pause for the Angelus at blogger hq and reach for the jellies #le09 by Suzy Byrne via twitter • SEIC 100% tally: Crosby 3%; Doolan 12%; Flynn 15%; Humphreys 27%; Noone 13%; Parodi 10%; Ryan 8%; Uzell 3%; Wheeler 6% #le09 by krayZpaving via twitter at 6/6/2009 11:01:07 AM12:01 PM yesterday • Sitting in the haidresser, absorbed by tweets on #le09 by RachelMorrogh via twitter • Mitchell, De Rossa to take Dublin seats, Higgins, Ryan and McDonald in battle for third spot #le09 #ie09 by Campaign_Watch via twitter • Therese Ruane and Harry Barrett also have polled respectably and could be involved in the race for the final seat in Castlebar. by themayonews via twitter at 6/6/2009 11:00:24 AM12:00 PM yesterday • Final Tally for South East Inner City: Quota will be 1854 Doolan on 1096 11.8%, Flynn on 1,364 14.7%, Humphreys 2,500 27.4%, by cianflah at 6/6/2009 10:59:32 AM11:59 AM yesterday • Will any local election see a lower first pref count than Prendeville (Ind) in lismore town who tallied a total of 5? #le09 by JoeLeogue via twitter • Topping poll: cork south west: buttimer fg, cse, mcgonigle fg, csc kingston lab. #Le09 by Stephen Spillane via twitter • RT @emilytully Ganley on 31 %in Sligo - P|at the Cope on 6/% #LE09 by irishelection via twitter at 6/6/2009 10:57:24 AM11:57 AM yesterday • Waiting on the master tally but numbers so far are not good. by Killian2009 via twitter • This is more intense than a full body wash with wire wool and dettol! #le09 by Jnisbet via twitter • De Udder Brudder's voters would all need to be closet Ivana fans to carry her into the lead. #le09 by Simon McGarr via twitter • Ganley on 31 %in Sligo - Pat the Cope on 6 %#le09c by EmilyTully via twitter edited by cianflah • will top swords poll for SP some day for them in Fingal by cianflah at 6/6/2009 10:54:18 AM11:54 AM yesterday • Dublin South West Inner City tally: Ardagh FF 9%, Byrne FG 17%, Connell NP 3%, Gallagher LAB 19%, MArtin Hogan GP 8%, MacVeigh (PBP) 8%, Moynihan LAB 18%, Ni Dallaigh SF 12%. Anita Reilly FF7%, SZCZECINSKI 1% by cianflah at 6/6/2009 10:54:04 AM11:54 AM yesterday • EP election: Joe Higgins (SP), Eoin Ryan (FF) & Mary Lou McDonald (SF) in battle for final Dublin seat by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/6/2009 10:51:44 AM11:51 AM yesterday • EP election: (Lab) & (FG) to take seats in Dublin by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/6/2009 10:51:24 AM11:51 AM yesterday • Dublin SE: looking like Humprhies stays, Mannix ousts SF, and Parodi could be in, despite

13 stupidly coverage of her in the media. #le09 by janeruffino via twitter • SP set to take balbriggan seat with tery kelleher by cianflah at 6/6/2009 10:50:33 AM11:50 AM yesterday • Dermot Aherne doesn't think that actual electoral results are a good indication of how FF is doing. But... but... what other yardstick are we using? by Simon McGarr at 6/6/2009 10:49:29 AM11:49 AM yesterday • Mannix Flynn predicted to take Daithi Doolan's seat in Dublin South Inner City #le09 by Suzy Byrne via twitter • On my way to Blogger HQ. #le09 by lexia via twitter • FF likely to take no seat in CSW ward.. by PJ Coogan • Buttimer, fg south west, kingston lab south central have passed quotas on tally. #le09 by Stephen Spillane via twitter • George Lee at 54% Dub South and is incredibly also pulling ahead in Dub Central, in Meath and /Monaghan and as MEP NW cand. #le09 by nmcgivney via twitter • Jim Higgins, Marian Harkin and Declan Ganley topping polls in Mayo #le09 by thusspakeblixa via twitter • Fianna Fail polling well in rural Roscommon, new canditate Laurance Fallon FG polling well in the area. Tally results show that Independent HAC Pau|la Mc Namara will top the poll in Mid Roscommon Electoral Area. by cianflah at 6/6/2009 10:46:52 AM11:46 AM yesterday • Buttimer, fg south west, kingston lab south central have passed quotas on tally. #le09 by Stephen Spillane via twitter at 6/6/2009 10:45:04 AM11:45 AM yesterday • says that Maurice Aherns' Council Seat is under threat by Suzy Byrne at 6/6/2009 10:44:44 AM11:44 AM yesterday • Pat Leahy, Conventional Wizard, Tips Eoin Ryan for MEP seat Pfft. #le09 by Simon McGarr via twitter • Nessa Childers topping polls, followed by Mairead McGuiness and Brian Aylward #le09 by thusspakeblixa via twitter • v. poor Dublin Central turnout, 45% reported. Disappointing so few people choose to vote - don't complain if you don't vote #le09 by fintanr via twitter • North- FF set to lose both seats on council. FF holding seats in Kells. Labour looking good in Navan. #le09 by thusspakeblixa via twitter • @CllrJoeRyan Well done Labour! #le09 by krayZpaving via twitter at 6/6/2009 10:40:04 AM11:40 AM yesterday • FG forecast Labour to hold 5 seats on Wexford Borough Council & Lawlor 2 gain in County by CllrJoeRyan via twitter • @spiller2 Any news on SF in Cork City SE? #le09 by samuelbowman via twitter • Joe Higgins topping polls in Balbriggan, Lusk & Rush. #le09 by thusspakeblixa via twitter • Abandoning Newstalk for RTE radio. #le09 by Simon McGarr via twitter

14 • I wonder if even the most hardened FFer really believes the poor showing is a typical mid term blip? #le09 by JL Pagano via twitter • owencorrigan Maureen O'Sullivan there on Newstalk bigging up her parish pumpery over blow-in Ivana. PFFFFFTT! #le09 by owencorrigan via twitter • RT @naoisen McGuinness machine looks set to retain 4 seats for FF in Kilkenny city holding party vote at 34% and eating into Labour's by irishelection via twitter at 6/6/2009 11:46:24 AM12:46 PM yesterday • Mark Mortell getting very worked up about FG on 34% shouldnt they be doing better though? by cianflah at 6/6/2009 11:46:19 AM12:46 PM yesterday • In Youghal TC, Beecher (FG) and Coyne (FF) well ahead on tallies.#le09 by rianomurchu via twitter • #le09 ahern concedes defeat... tee hee. heard rumours he might be in trouble for the council seat too! by keatingciara via twitter • Final Central Tally: O'Sullivan 26, Donohue 22, Bacik 17, Burke 14, Ahern 12, Geary 3 by aoifecarroll via twitter edited by Suzy Byrne at 6/6/2009 11:44:44 AM12:44 PM yesterday • RT @naoisen: McGuinness machine looks set to retain 4 seats for FF in Kilkenny city holding party vote at 34% and eating into Labour's #le09 by TheEmergency via twitter • tony fitzgerald may now hold out for FF in Cork NW .. his tally came back in later boxes but my number-cruncher here is predicting a worrying night for Damian Wallace FF in North Central .. by PJ Coogan • Dublin Central tallies: O’Sullivan 26%, Donohoe 22%, Bacik 17%, Burke 14%, Ahern 12%, Geary 3% #le09 by Campaign_Watch via twitter • Maurice Ahern concedes defeat in Dublin Central #le09 by Campaign_Watch via twitter • @davidcochrane Figured, but the tallies (incomplete as they are) suggest some higher Ganley support than expected! #le09 by eoinpurcell via twitter • SBrennan's not that bad, tbh, I am a bit sorry it was him that got a beating. His dad was a gent and he's not the worst of FF at all #le09 by samuelbowman via twitter • is liveblog picking up the twitter posts correctly #le09 by eoinpurcell via twitter • #le09 EP elections tally Letterkenny area have FF at 32.1%, SF at 22.87%, Harkin in 3rd (no numbers), Libertas 11.30% by stevenconlon via twitter • Shay Brennan congratulating Lee already on Radio 1 by Elrobo • RT @TheEmergency: Greens might have no councillors. Will they get the hint finally? #le09 by jonathangrimes via twitter • #le09 EP elections tally Letterkenny area have FF at 32.1%, SF at 22.87%, Harkin in 3rd (no numbers), Libertas 11.30%

15 by stevenconlon via twitter • tallies anyone? by Iceman • LOL @ just arrived and kissed Shay Brennan on the forehead. Odd. by wendylimerick • local independent vote is completely unsustainable in a GE... does this render a large part of local results irrelevant for analysis? #le09 by fintanr via twitter • shay brennan on radio 1 the election "was a fantastic experience" - he's clearly into S&M #le09 by politicalthicko via twitter • Vincent Jackson was around D12 yesterday in a bus owned by Cathloic Youth Care (CYC) that was sponsored by AIB. Wonder was the driver also employed by CYC. Did not think the use of youth service facilities funded by one of our wonderful banks could be used to support an election campaign. by Dublin 12 • Anyone who says FF are not in meltdown are living on Cloud Cuckoo land by Bazalini • Michael Martin saying his Brothers are on a knife edge to win seats in Cork. A good day. by Iceman • Conor Lenihan just arrived and kissed Shay Brennan on the forehead. Odd. by Mark_Coughlan via twitter • @mark_coughlan pic? :) by irishelection via twitter at 6/6/2009 11:35:44 AM12:35 PM yesterday • No i do not think so. No meltdown for FF, pity. Now the Greens will possibly fall apart. by Iceman • Coughlan on Highland Radio "great to see our two people doing strong" "expectation that JHiggins would do better, but has not transferred and Ganley coming through.. quite a mix between Local Elections and FG doing well, but not transferring to the Euros" by Alexia Golez at 6/6/2009 11:34:45 AM12:34 PM yesterday • Bye-elections: If Fine Gael's George Lee wins Dublin South on the first count, it will be the first such victory for the party since 1975 by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/6/2009 11:33:44 AM12:33 PM yesterday • #le09 Mary Coughlan "reduction in FF vote in Letterkenny expected, taken aback by Pat the Cope's votes so far and surprised by Ganley" by EmilyTully via twitter • Former PDs are doing well though, according to RTE by Elrobo • Stop whinging David. Lol. by Iceman • Are my comments coming up? by davidcochrane • A right kick in the teeth for FG if they do not win DC bye-election. by Iceman • How is Ballyfermot Jackson doing by Dublin 12 • are there any fianna fail councillors being elected who aren't a TDs son or daughter? #le09 by politicalthicko via twitter • Local elections: Labour is doing well in some urban areas like Dublin city, and county

16 Waterford by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/6/2009 11:31:24 AM12:31 PM yesterday • Party vote in south west: fg 36.44%, ff 25.49%, lab 22.64%, sf 10.91%, gp 4.52%. 75% Tally #le09 by Stephen Spillane via twitter at 6/6/2009 11:31:04 AM12:31 PM yesterday • Any updates on macroom area vote count? #le09 by sarahphelan via twitter • Local elections: Fine Gael are polling well over 30% in places such as Cork city, Waterford, Limerick and Galway by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/6/2009 11:30:07 AM12:30 PM yesterday • Cork's 96fm are saying Cork SE (my ward) might return only 1 FF cllr. Never been so proud to be from Ballintemple! #le09 by samuelbowman via twitter • Rte news are wrongly reporting that mark deareys wife took a town council seat. Its his sister in law by cianflah at 6/6/2009 11:29:21 AM12:29 PM yesterday • A boat fair play but will hw get elected? by Iceman • Any news on (Lab) in Dublin? by wendylimerick • Ganely doing well in Clare and Galway city-Newstalk by wendylimerick • Newstalk on radio in kitchen and on itunes upstairs. Half minute delay on iTunes. Kitchen getting results before upstairs. #le09 by nmcgivney via twitter • Caatelconell - 72 percent of boxes open - Egan, J. (F.G.) 1,116 11.40%, Forde-Brennan, T. (G.P.) 190 1.94% Gleeson, N. (F.F.) 1,060 10.83%, Harty, M. (F.G.) 981 10.02% Jackman, M. (F.G.) 1,127 11.51%, Keating, S. (S.F.) 171 1.75% Meagher, J. (F.F.) 466 4.76%, Secas, E. (L.P.) 696 7.11%, Sheehan, M. (F.G.) 635 6.49% Stokes, B. (F.F.) 457 4.67% Teefy, B. 1,276 13.04% Wade, E. (F.F.) 1,614 16.49% by Suzy Byrne at 6/6/2009 12:10:26 PM1:10 PM yesterday • FermoyTC 1st count: Bowes (Ind) 67, Hartnett (FF) 66 Douglas (Green) 65, Hughes (Ind) 48, Hutton (Ind) 28, Carey (Ind) 22 #le09 - long day!! by adam_douglas3 via twitter • At least one Tubridy has had a good month ;) #le09 by rianomurchu via twitter • Applause for Kevin Humphreys as he arrives in count centre. Topped poll in SEIC. #le09 by niamhvus via twitter • Live 95 FM estimate Adare FF1 FG 2 Lab 1 #le09 by squidlimerick via twitter • On lunch at the Sth Dublin count. From casually overhearing tallymen here, it looks like Eoin Ryan got a healthy share of 1st prefs. #le09 by gavreilly via twitter • Live 95 FM estimate Adare FF1 FG 2 Lab 1 #le09 by squidlimerick via twitter • At least one Tubridy has had a good month ;) #le09 by rianomurchu via twitter

17 • Hanafin says exit polls 'disappointing' yet 'not entirely unexpected' #le09 by Campaign_Watch via twitter • Tallies Kilmallock Heffernan (lab) 23 percent Donegan (Fine Gael ) 18 percent #le09 by squidlimerick via twitter • @aoifecarroll #le09 woohoo! apart from Tubs'n'Tiles dismal showing any other numbers? by keatingciara via twitter • greens set to take 2% of euro votes. How's planet bertie for you now gormley? #le09 by politicalthicko via twitter • Hanafin says exit polls 'disappointing' yet 'not entirely unexpected' #le09 by Campaign_Watch via twitter • Shay Brennan gives his reaction ot George Lee's win over at Irish Election #LE09 url.ie HT @mark_coughlan by irishelection via twitter at 6/6/2009 12:02:44 PM1:02 PM yesterday • Tubridy on 4.4% in Pembroke! Looks like 3 Labour hold there #Le09 by aoifecarroll via twitter at 6/6/2009 12:02:24 PM1:02 PM yesterday • RTE TV Elections 2009 has just gone on air. Watch it or listen to RTE Radio One coverage on line at www.rte.ie by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/6/2009 12:02:04 PM1:02 PM yesterday • FF's Shay Brennan concedes defeat to FG's George Lee #le09 by Campaign_Watch via twitter • Who says Shea Brennan gets to concede George's win? He wasn't even 2nd. #le09 by Simon McGarr via twitter • Eoin Ryan on 14% to Mary Lou's 13.5%, Joe only on 11% - with FF transfers to come, ooh... #le09 by owencorrigan via twitter • @pedrorq Fast growth followed by faster collapse ≠ good econ mngmnt. FF never looked past their next election for economic plans. #le09 by samuelbowman via twitter • Garret Tubridy on 4.4% by cianflah at 6/6/2009 11:56:59 AM12:56 PM yesterday • Sinn Féin councillor Dave Keatiing will have a real battle to hold on to his seat on Westport Town Council. by themayonews via twitter at 6/6/2009 11:56:44 AM12:56 PM yesterday • @samuelbowman I'm far from smug or happy. I haven't said anything about these very very disappointing results. #le09 by sendboyle via twitter • Glencullen LEA: Lettie (Lab) 26%, Joyce FG 16%, Richmond FG 16%, Murphy FF, 12, Byrne FF, 9%, O Sulivan Lab 7%, Wyse 6% by cianflah at 6/6/2009 11:54:29 AM12:54 PM yesterday • No surprises in Westport Electoral Area, Fine Gael will take three seats easily, Flynn and the two O'Malleys, with Margaret Adams. by themayonews via twitter at 6/6/2009 11:54:07 AM12:54 PM yesterday • Local elections: Tallies suggest Fianna Fail could lose up to 40 council seats nationwide, pundits say by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/6/2009 11:53:27 AM12:53 PM yesterday • Dermot Ahern knifing candidates left right and centre on RTE today as if it is down to them that the party cant muster a vote. Intimating that Ahern machine didnt want to put maurice forward. by cianflah at 6/6/2009 11:53:11 AM12:53 PM yesterday

18 • Honestly innocent question - why are electors so disappointed at FF after so many years of growth? #le09 by pedrorq via twitter • Fine Gael candidates set to top polls in both Newcastle West and Rathkeale, while Hannon (labour) leading in Adare #le09 by squidlimerick via twitter • Maureen O'Sullivan starts to refer to herself in the 3rd person on radio 1 "It's the Maureen O'Sullivan thing to do"... how humble #le09 by politicalthicko via twitter • RT @naoisen: McGuinness machine looks set to retain 4 seats for FF in Kilkenny city holding party vote at 34% and eating into Labour's #le09 by PoliticsIE via twitter • Bye-Elections watch Lee (Fine Gael) and O'Sullivan (Independent) set to take the two Dail seats #le09 by squidlimerick via twitter • Bye-Elections watch Lee (Fine Gael) and O'Sullivan (Independent) set to take the two Dail seats #le09 by squidlimerick via twitter • Any estimate yet of what time the George Lee 1st count will be at? #le09 by aoifac via twitter • Local elections: Brid Smith (People Before Profit) expected to take seat in by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/6/2009 11:51:24 AM12:51 PM yesterday • Bye-Elections watch Lee (Fine Gael) and O'Sullivan (Independent) set to take the two Dail seats #le09 by squidlimerick via twitter • Right taking a break to digest the tallies and have lunch. Still waiting to hear about Killorglin tallies #le09 by kingkane via twitter • Yes, Bacik did badly. Always a mistake to run in Dub-C but she's the most offputting candidate imaginable without a FF after her name. #le09 by samuelbowman via twitter • Maureen O'Sullivan is waiting on her students to come out of the English Exam before going to the count. by Suzy Byrne at 6/6/2009 11:50:55 AM12:50 PM yesterday • Bye-elections: Fianna Fail's candidate in Dublin South bye-election, Shay Brennan, has conceded defeat to Fine Gael's George Lee by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/6/2009 11:50:44 AM12:50 PM yesterday • Maureen O'Sullivan starts to refer to herself in the 3rd person on radio 1 "It's the Maureen O'Sullivan thing to do"... how humble #le09 by politicalthicko via twitter • Fine Gael candidates set to top polls in both Newcastle West and Rathkeale, while Hannon (labour) leading in Adare #le09 by squidlimerick via twitter • McHugh to squeeze ahead of Ardagh in Crunlin-Kimmage? Please? #le09 by thusspakeblixa via twitter • Carrigaline tally. Forde fg 16.8%, mcgrath ff 16.6%, lombard fg 14.3%, collins fg 12.35% #le09

19 by Stephen Spillane via twitter at 6/6/2009 12:37:24 PM1:37 PM yesterday • @cianflah @suzybie @irishelection is the site down? Doesnt seem to be loading for me... by Mark_Coughlan via twitter at 6/6/2009 12:36:44 PM1:36 PM yesterday • Jim Fahy predicts slugfest for Euro seats in North & West #le09 by marloft via twitter • Exit polls are good for FG, Ganley and Higgins url.ie #LE09 by irishelection via twitter at 6/6/2009 12:35:44 PM1:35 PM yesterday • Carrigaline tally. Forde fg 16.8%, mcgrath ff 16.6%, lombard fg 14.3%, collins fg 12.35% by Stephen Spillane via twitter at 6/6/2009 12:35:04 PM1:35 PM yesterday • to top poll in Crumlin Kimmage, Henry Upton well placed for another Lab gain #Le09 by aoifecarroll via twitter at 6/6/2009 12:35:04 PM1:35 PM yesterday • Gallagher & Moyinhan to win in SWIC, another Labour gain #Le09 by aoifecarroll via twitter • #le09 #EP09 First item in advisory booklet for FF candidates in General Election handbook: Decreased party logo leads to increased vote. by igaeilge via twitter • #le09 Any more news from Crumlin-Kimmage? by thusspakeblixa via twitter • #le09 seriously are they opening any boxes in clare???? by keatingciara via twitter • #le09 #EP09 #gaeilge bit.ly for breis eolais. by igaeilge via twitter • Gallagher & Moyinhan to win in SWIC, another Labour gain #Le09 by aoifecarroll via twitter at 6/6/2009 12:32:24 PM1:32 PM yesterday • @marloft How many votes have been seen in Ire NW, do you know? Is there potential for a big swing when eg Clare comes in? #le09 by samuelbowman via twitter • Just saw some school uniforms. Spare a thought for Leaving Certs running through the rain. Tougher than any count. #le09 by Simon McGarr via twitter • Off for a smoke...lunch being taken at counts around the country - thanks to everyone for sending info #le09 by Suzy Byrne via twitter • New blog post: What The Tallyman Saw II (Kildare /Celbridge) #le09 faduda.ie by faduda via twitter • Labour gain in Mulhuddart-O'Donovan & Nulty to win, Hamill to hold in Castleknock #Le09 by aoifecarroll via twitter • Labour gain in Mulhuddart-O'Donovan & Nulty to win, Hamill to hold in Castleknock #Le09 by aoifecarroll via twitter at 6/6/2009 12:29:44 PM1:29 PM yesterday • Fianna Fail's Maurice Ahern, seen as out of contention in the Dublin Central bye-election, may also lose his Dublin City council seat by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/6/2009 12:29:04 PM1:29 PM yesterday • Loving my first count. Great for a politics information junkie :-) #le09 by niamhvus via twitter • #le09 Tally for EP in Donegal / Inishowen / Letterkenny FF: 31.92, SF: 29, Harkin 12.44, Ganley: 10.9

20 by stevenconlon via twitter • @spiller2 Where's best place to get local results. Want to see Co Council Skibb district #Le09 by ann_donnelly via twitter • Protest Vote going too SP & PBP but not SF. RTE. by Iceman • FG in trouble on northside of cork. Could loose 2 seats. Gosch and o'callaghan in trouble #le09 by Stephen Spillane via twitter • FG in trouble on northside of cork. Could loose 2 seats. Gosch and o'callaghan in trouble #le09 by Stephen Spillane via twitter at 6/6/2009 12:22:24 PM1:22 PM yesterday • Cllr. Paddy Cosgrave is topping the poll with one box remaining to be tallied #le09 by gomaonaigh via twitter • Per RTE Apparently Ciaran Cuffe TD has questioned if the Greens should stay in Gov with FF!! Bring on the Vote of No Confidence!! #LE09 by omegar24 via twitter • what about galway county by joe • Correction imerick City SOUTH [95fm) Fahey Byrne Scully Kennedy, set to be elected. Long (FG) Houlihan (independent) in trouble #le09 by squidlimerick via twitter • RTE: Euro Election Exit Poll

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FG 30% FF 23% Lab 16% SF 12% Libertas 4% Socialist 3% Green 2% Ind 10%

Sample: 3,000 moe 1%c by Bazalini edited by Suzy Byrne • Follow Irish local election results this weekend by monitoring #le09 as the political landscape shifts to the left. by ireland via twitter • @Jennyjeffer - Clare Daly topping poll in Swords - and Socialists doing very well in Fingal and other places! by Suzy Byrne at 6/6/2009 12:17:06 PM1:17 PM yesterday • Any news on Clare Daly? by JennyJeffer • Joe 28% and eithne loftus 23% elected on first count. Quota is 20% Going home for lunch. Transfers will be interesting. #le09 by barratree via twitter

21 • Go on George Lee! Declaration in five minutes on RTE #le09 by eoinpurcell via twitter • Limerick City North [95fm) Fahey Byrne Scully Kennedy, set to be elected. Long (FG) Houlihan (independent) in trouble #le09 by squidlimerick via twitter • Live tallies from Limerick Local elections counts reckon.constructsoftware.ie by Suzy Byrne at 6/6/2009 12:15:24 PM1:15 PM yesterday • FF In Cork City only polled 22.66% local election by wendylimerick • Labour win 3 seats on Naas Town Council. Fianna Fáil down to one from three. LE09 by Riven • Limerick City East - 92 percent of boxes open Collopy, T. (S.F.) 296 6.60% Daly, J. 232 5.17% Gilligan, J. 918 20.46% Hannan, N. 380 8.47% Mason, P. 41 0.91% McCarthy, D. (F.G.) 526 11.72% McInerney, C. (F.F.) 166 3.70% McLoughlin, G. (L.P.) 731 16.29% O'Hanlon, K. (F.F.) 733 16.34% Shanahan, J. 178 3.97% Vereker, C. 286 by Suzy Byrne at 6/6/2009 12:13:19 PM1:13 PM yesterday • Brian Stokes FF in Castleconnell is right hand man by wendylimerick • Ferris doing much better than expected in Cork city! Details to follow. by Iceman • Tally %: Arklow - 67, Bray -74, East - 75, Greystones - 94 & West - 74; coming in slowly by skearon via twitter • Looks like an fg 1, 2 in south east. topping, mcgonile 2nd. Fight on for 3rd fg seat. #le09 by Stephen Spillane via twitter • Looks like an fg 1, 2 in south east. Des cahill topping, mcgonile 2nd. Fight on for 3rd fg seat. #le09 by Stephen Spillane via twitter at 6/6/2009 12:11:04 PM1:11 PM yesterday • Minister for Foreign Affairs Micheal Martin says 's leadership will not be challenged by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/6/2009 12:59:04 PM1:59 PM yesterday • #le09 Maurice Ahern on RTE. its disappointing... understatement of the year! by keatingciara via twitter • Qikking live - #le09 qik.com by lexia via twitter • Bye-elections: Final Dublin South tally confirms FG's George Lee tops the poll on 53.4% by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/6/2009 12:56:44 PM1:56 PM yesterday • Crowe & King safe for SF on SDCC. Any word on O' Connor in Clondalkin? by Iceman • Joe higgins tells Sean O'Rourke on radio 1 not to count him out in Dublin Euro seat

22 by Suzy Byrne at 6/6/2009 12:56:11 PM1:56 PM yesterday • Ahern could lose Cllr seat. Averaging about 20-30 votes per box for the 12 boxes I watched. Labour's Clancy was about the same/better #le09 by lexia via twitter • How's Joan Collins doing in Crumlin-Kimmage? #LE09 by thusspakeblixa via twitter • #le09 George Lee on 53.4% in the 100% tally by brianpcleary via twitter • Dublin Central Tally complete - Lee on 53.4 Brennan on 18 and White on 19% #le09 by Suzy Byrne via twitter • server issues at the moment have let @blacknight know its down, fingers crossed we are back quickly liveblog is humming nicely by irishelection via twitter at 6/6/2009 12:53:24 PM1:53 PM yesterday • Local elections: Hurler Brian Whelehan fails to win seat for Fine Gael in Offaly, but John Shaw does it for Fianna Fail by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/6/2009 12:52:04 PM1:52 PM yesterday • John Buttimer outpolled @jerrybuttimer!!! Fair play! :) by Stephen Spillane via twitter at 6/6/2009 12:50:44 PM1:50 PM yesterday • Confusion about whether @declanganley doing well enough to get seat. Green seat on Clare CoCo likely gone. #le09 by TheEmergency via twitter • RT @stephencrowley: I can't believe the electorate is using this to force an alternative gov. It will probably happen. #le09 by Stephen Spillane via twitter at 6/6/2009 12:50:04 PM1:50 PM yesterday • #le09 lot of spoiled votes for the euro election in clare, apparently by keatingciara via twitter • #le09 #EP09 #gaeilge bit.ly Comhairle do FF short.ie by giolchairithe via twitter • Highest turnout in Drumshanbo- 90%! #LE09 by thusspakeblixa via twitter • @sheehanpaul I thought so (maybe Euros?) but then why is Martin in city hall? #le09 by samuelbowman via twitter • @Tupp_Ed: The XanuFF response is not surprising. #le09 by rianomurchu via twitter • Crumlin/Kimmage & SWIC could see Lab, PBP gains. DSC Prediction. SF 2 -1, FF 0 -1, FG 2 O, PBP 2 +1, IND 1 O, Lab 5 +2. by Iceman • SF's Ray McHugh appears to have lost out in Crumlin-Kimmage. - Echo #LE09 by thusspakeblixa via twitter • @lexia Cabra is maurice ahern let us know how he is doin by irishelection via twitter at 6/6/2009 12:48:04 PM1:48 PM yesterday • Qik's from RDS www.qik.com by Suzy Byrne at 6/6/2009 12:47:51 PM1:47 PM yesterday • Local elections: Labour could gain up to three seats on by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/6/2009 12:47:04 PM1:47 PM yesterday • @ann_donnelly Skibb dont have the foggiest, im sorry! by Stephen Spillane via twitter at 6/6/2009 12:46:24 PM1:46 PM yesterday • hey sorry for not interacting with people. didnt have access.

23 by Stephen Spillane via twitter at 6/6/2009 12:46:04 PM1:46 PM yesterday • Some problems with @irishelection I stuck up a post on www.markcoughlan.com in the meantime #le09 by Mark_Coughlan via twitter at 6/6/2009 12:45:04 PM1:45 PM yesterday • #le09 Nicky Kelly's vote down in Arklow town from 1355 to 537!!! by paudok via twitter • Some problems with @irishelection I stuck up a post on www.markcoughlan.com in the meantime by Mark_Coughlan via twitter at 6/6/2009 12:44:44 PM1:44 PM yesterday • Arklow TN Final Tally: Fitz 1346, Demp 848, Annsl 567, Kelly 537 #le09 by paudok via twitter • Any overall tallies for Dublin City Council floating around yet? by dickobrien via twitter at 6/6/2009 12:44:27 PM1:44 PM yesterday • Just waiting on last box Wicklow CC East Tally by skearon via twitter • Ardagh 400 votes ahead of Upton. Eric Byrne got 3,500 and Upton looks like he may gain huge from Byrne. by Iceman • LEA (Longford) Tally Stokes (Ind) 111, Maura K-h FG 99 PJ Reilly 85 quota 61 by Suzy Byrne at 6/6/2009 12:43:52 PM1:43 PM yesterday • Minister Micheal Martin: 'This is not a good day for Fianna Fail in electoral terms.' by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/6/2009 12:41:24 PM1:41 PM yesterday • Sligo: Harkin 49%, Ganley 31%, The Cope 6%, Higgins 5% Haven't hear anything about O'Keefe #le09 by marloft via twitter • Aodohan O'Riordan to win in Clontarf, Andrew Montague, Paddy Bourke will hold in Artane #Le09 by aoifecarroll via twitter at 6/6/2009 12:39:24 PM1:39 PM yesterday • Pen Rathmines - murphy 15, Quinn 11.5, Lacey 10.5, Freehill 10.2, Wynne 9.7, mccarten 9.4, donnelly 7.8, O'Callaghan 7.7 #le09 by Jnisbet via twitter • FF have their line set out by now: These elections don't count. #le09 by Simon McGarr via twitter • 27% of Dublin Euro boxes opened and its a dogfight for the 3rd seat with SP, FF & SF. by Iceman • Crumlin/Kimmage Eric Byrne, Joan Collins, Ruairi McGinley in. Ardagh and Upton fight last seat as SF loss. by Iceman • Lenihan getting his pants in a twist on Radio1 @ SeanOR..."you let everyone else speak for sometime". Lenihan is adamant that FF will stay put until 2012 by Elrobo • @sendboyle - Dan - You going to give us an official response or can we use this one - "I'm far from smug or happy. I haven't said anything about these very very disappointing results" by Bazalini • Carrigaline tally. Forde fg 16.8%, mcgrath ff 16.6%, lombard fg 14.3%, collins fg 12.35% #le09 by Stephen Spillane via twitter • RT @suzybieRT @lexia: Qikking live - #le09 qik.com <= maureen o'sullivan

24 by irishelection via twitter at 6/6/2009 1:22:24 PM2:22 PM yesterday • Any word on tally for Dublin CC Clontarf? Sorry from this newbie if this has already been answered but can't find search field here. by Samuel • Whats up with FG leaking seats all over Cork? by Iceman • FG may loose seats in Kanturk, Bandon and Skibbereen. #le09 by Stephen Spillane via twitter • RT @lexia: Qikking live - #le09 qik.com <= maureen o'sullivan by Suzy Byrne via twitter • RT @owencorrigan Eoin Ryan on 14% to Mary Lou's 13.5%, Joe only on 11% - with FF transfers to come, ooh... #le09 by UmarAhmed via twitter • City South Fahey (FG) Leddin (lab) Scully (FG) Scully(FG) McLoughlan (lab) kennedy (ind) Wallace, Houlihan (ind) Long (FG) in trouble #le09 by squidlimerick via twitter • FG may loose seats in Kanturk, Bandon and Skibbereen. #le09 by Stephen Spillane via twitter at 6/6/2009 1:19:24 PM2:19 PM yesterday • Lexia has maureen o sulivan interview on qik www.qik.com by cianflah at 6/6/2009 1:17:31 PM2:17 PM yesterday • thanks suzie by Samuel • I'm watching Count Day Liveblog #le09 on @scribblelive scrbliv.me by dannyburke via twitter • 100 percent of city east boxes open. Gilligan, (independent) O'Hanlon (FF) McLoughlan (labour) McCarthy (FG) look safe #le09 by squidlimerick via twitter • Food bein put in front of me. Love the buttimers!! :) by Stephen Spillane via twitter at 6/6/2009 1:16:24 PM2:16 PM yesterday • Deaglan De Breadun on newstalk thinks FF are doing better than we thought, classic expectation game stuff here - we have no idea how FF have done yet. They have not won either by election and we have no idea on councils or MEP seats by cianflah at 6/6/2009 1:15:46 PM2:15 PM yesterday • thanks to the fantastic @blacknight the site is back up with a post from the RDS by @mark_coughlan url.ie #le09 by irishelection via twitter at 6/6/2009 1:14:24 PM2:14 PM yesterday • Rouri Quinn says civil war over. Votes simply moving from one centrest party to centre right party #le09 by Johnp63 via twitter • Hanifin looking really uncomfortable re Cowen Leadership by wendylimerick • @rodericogorman Was just reading that, shame. Never know, you might get Mahony's transfers ;) #le09 by conorp via twitter • RT @Campaign_Watch: Greens set to lose all four Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown council seats, FF may lose five of seven #le09 by PoliticsIE via twitter • Heading out to ballsbridge in torrential rain, @ghook in my earphones #le09 by Fergal via twitter

25 • WatchPeople Before Profit's tops poll in DL ward, colleague Hugh Lewis in the mix for seat in Ballybrack ward #le09 by Campaign_Watch via twitter • #le09 well done newstalk webcam for george hook by keatingciara via twitter • New blog post: Gilroy tops Blarney tally bit.ly by corkpolitics via twitter • @samuel should be back by Suzy Byrne at 6/6/2009 1:11:52 PM2:11 PM yesterday • Is irishelection.com dead? by Samuel • I was looking a complete county breakdown. Looks like Labour remains a WH stronghold. I even think FG might be down by Bazalini • #le09 Borough Council tally suggests Healy (Ind) Ambrose FF) Ryan (Lab) Dunne (FG) Molloy (FF) with Healy's transfers dictating rest by brianpcleary via twitter • Polish McGuinness candidate Anna Michalska in with a shout for 5th FF seat in Kilkenny city. by naoisen via twitter • Anyone hear how Vincent Jackson of Ballyfermot is doing by Dublin 12 • Heres hoping RT @lexia: Ahern could lose Cllr seat. by endamadden via twitter • Fitzpatrick 18.1, Clancy 15.1, Perry 14.4, McGrattan 9.9, O'Shea 9, Kearney 8.1, Ahern 8.4, Keegan 6.5, Fitzgerald 6.4,mcNab 4.3 by lexia via twitter • How do Fine Gael lose three seats in cork spiller? by cianflah at 6/6/2009 1:08:48 PM2:08 PM yesterday • FG to loose 3 seats in and 2 on City Council #le09 by Stephen Spillane via twitter at 6/6/2009 1:07:44 PM2:07 PM yesterday • FF 'holding its own' in Roscommon - RTE Local Election Results #le09 by thusspakeblixa via twitter • Bazalini - see whexaminer website ? by Suzy Byrne at 6/6/2009 1:06:34 PM2:06 PM yesterday • @ann_donnelly 3 will be elected on first count!! :) all happy here by Stephen Spillane via twitter at 6/6/2009 1:06:24 PM2:06 PM yesterday • @WHExaminer What is the party share in Iarmhi by Bazalini • RTE: FF vote falls by 40 percent in Nenagh (estimate) FF set to lose 3 seats #le09 by squidlimerick via twitter • Minister for Social and Family Affairs Mary Hanafin says local candidates have taken the brunt of people's upset and anger by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/6/2009 1:04:04 PM2:04 PM yesterday • Madness as Maureen O'Sullivan arrives #le09 by niamhvus via twitter • Any word on how Donie Fell is doing in Waterford? by Paddy

26 • East Ward - Declan Bree Tops poll with 1.5 quota - results www.sligoborough.ie by Suzy Byrne at 6/6/2009 1:01:56 PM2:01 PM yesterday • #le09 RT @sligococo Result for Sligo Borough Council East ward twurl.nl by stevenconlon via twitter • RT @WHExaminer: preliminary tallies up on site bit.ly #le09 by keithnolan via twitter • Dublin City Local - Cabra / Tally - 50 percent boxes open - Maurice Ahern on 8 .3 percent - Mary Fitzpatrick on 21% by Suzy Byrne at 6/6/2009 1:00:01 PM2:00 PM yesterday • paddy no news from waterford I've seen anyway by Suzy Byrne at 6/6/2009 1:41:50 PM2:41 PM yesterday • So nothing about Waterford? by Paddy • Suprised Ganley is polling well in Clare...any data on Susan O'Keeffe? by wendylimerick • Heading to carrigaline count #le09 by Stephen Spillane via twitter at 6/6/2009 1:41:04 PM2:41 PM yesterday • Any news of Carmichael in Whitehall artane? #le09 by Alanpwoods via twitter • Heading to carrigaline count #le09 by Stephen Spillane via twitter • #le09 #ep09: Will FF suffer transfers deficit due to candidates reducing size of party logo on posters? bit.ly by igaeilge via twitter • Outgoing councillors Pat McHugh and Harry Walsh together with newcomer Ger McHale look doomed in Claremorris. #elections by themayonews via twitter at 6/6/2009 1:38:04 PM2:38 PM yesterday • New blog post: Sinn Féin could take three city seats bit.ly by corkpolitics via twitter at 6/6/2009 1:37:44 PM2:37 PM yesterday • Still waiting for first count result in galway city east #le09 by UnaRocks via twitter • It will be three from four for the last three in Claremorris with Ml Burke, Damien Ryan, Ml Carty and Tom Connolly all close.#elections by themayonews via twitter at 6/6/2009 1:37:24 PM2:37 PM yesterday • Have heard I was named & shamed on RTÉ by as responsible for the Childers campaign. Deny everything! #le09 by krayZpaving via twitter at 6/6/2009 1:37:24 PM2:37 PM yesterday • Newstalk : Declan Ganley (Libertas) polling well in Clare #le09 by squidlimerick via twitter • heading off shortly to City Hall. Will be tweeting via phone unless i find a plug. by Stephen Spillane via twitter at 6/6/2009 1:36:44 PM2:36 PM yesterday • In Claremorris the indomnitable Patsy O'Brien looks set to top the poll with John Cribbin and Richard Finn next in line. #elections by themayonews via twitter at 6/6/2009 1:36:24 PM2:36 PM yesterday • Longford town council tally - Nolan, Sexton, Warnock, Connellan, Mitchell, Keogh, Connell, Flaherty, Gilmore bit.ly #le09 by keithnolan via twitter

27 • Any news from Lucan, DMW? by Iceman • Anything from Kerry yet? In particular by wendylimerick • Any on air comments yet about SF's poor performance? Appear to be losing council seats right across the land. Ireland says no to foreign party! by Samuel • FG's hails 'spectacular' victory for George Lee and 'historic' performance of party across Ireland #le09 by Campaign_Watch via twitter • Lee is stressing economic responsibilty and he's in a centre right party? wtf? #le09 by g3sicht via twitter • Bye-elections: George Lee says 'to be put down as number one by so many people is an amazing achievement' by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/6/2009 1:35:24 PM2:35 PM yesterday • New blog post: Good results for Kieran McCarthy in tally bit.ly by corkpolitics via twitter at 6/6/2009 1:35:04 PM2:35 PM yesterday • Eugene McCormack could, conceivably, win a county council seat and lose his town. #elections by themayonews via twitter at 6/6/2009 1:33:44 PM2:33 PM yesterday • Outgoing Mayor Kevin Guthrie is in a real battle to hold onto his Castlebar TC seat with party colleague Eugene McCormack. #elections by themayonews via twitter at 6/6/2009 1:33:04 PM2:33 PM yesterday • Local elections: The faces potentially serious losses among the 18 city and county council seats won in the last local elections by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/6/2009 1:32:44 PM2:32 PM yesterday • The nine Castlebar Town cllrs look like Kilcoyne, Durcan, Henaghan, Heston, Deere, Ruane, Barrett, Gavin and McCormack #elections by themayonews via twitter at 6/6/2009 1:32:24 PM2:32 PM yesterday • Longford town council tally - Nolan, Sexton, Warnock, Connellan, Mitchell, Keogh, Connell, Flaherty, Gilmore bit.ly #le09 by keithnolan via twitter • Castlebar Town Council first count due in 30 minutes. It looks like FF might only get one seat from nine - Blackie Gavin. #elections by themayonews via twitter at 6/6/2009 1:31:04 PM2:31 PM yesterday • Lee next leader of FG worth a bet by wendylimerick • George Lee says he anticipates a change in government by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/6/2009 1:28:47 PM2:28 PM yesterday • George Lee is being absolutely mobbed by dickobrien via twitter at 6/6/2009 1:28:24 PM2:28 PM yesterday • FF Tom Reilly tops poll in Tuam Town Council by cymorg • Jesus how boring is Kenny to listen too. by Iceman • They sang George Lee to the tune of Olé Olé #le09 by niamhvus via twitter • FG's Enda Kenny hails 'spectacular' victory for George Lee and 'historic' performance of party across Ireland #le09

28 by Campaign_Watch via twitter • Ballybrack, 100% tally. FG 29.8%; FF 11.4%; Lab 34.2; GP 5.4; PBP 15.5%; SF 3.6% by eoinwilson via twitter • @lexia is must watch Qiking - now presser with Enda www.qik.com #LE09 by irishelection via twitter at 6/6/2009 1:27:04 PM2:27 PM yesterday • Alexia has Enda on qik qik.com by Suzy Byrne at 6/6/2009 1:26:46 PM2:26 PM yesterday • New blog post: HSE worker leading Mallow tally bit.ly by corkpolitics via twitter • RTE NEWS reports the final Dublin South bye-election tally confirms FG's George Lee tops the poll on 53.4% by dinglenews via twitter • Cork FG vote on northside of Cork is collapsing - going to Labour/SF/Ind - tallies and reports are welcome! by Suzy Byrne at 6/6/2009 1:24:30 PM2:24 PM yesterday • The George Lee media scrum is 100 bodies fucking wide. Jesus. #le09 by lexia via twitter • George "i effin told yous" Lee arriving at count centre. The story of the election??? #le09 by Johnp63 via twitter • how is jim higgins doing in euro NW#le09 • First count in in Castlebar, Michael Kilcoyne exceeds quota by a whopping 479, and Frank Durcan make a swift return to Marsh House. by themayonews via twitter at 6/6/2009 2:11:44 PM3:11 PM yesterday • Lions winning at present with two Irish Tries. Just thought i'd add that. by Iceman • Tally Room: Europe 2009 - Irish results tinyurl.com by benraue via twitter • RTE TV has decided that showing a profile of Margo is more important than covering the election. #le09 by ManAboutCouch via twitter • Brian Meaney (green) still may hold seat in Ennis West. James Breen deffo in from Clare FM #le09 by froodie via twitter • EP election: Declan Ganley of Libertas has also polled v well in the NW, standing in second place with nearly 3,500 votes by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/6/2009 2:08:24 PM3:08 PM yesterday • First count in Westport Town Council sees Ind Martin Keane topping the poll and elected and newcomer, Christy Hyland for Fine Gael also ... by themayonews via twitter at 6/6/2009 2:08:04 PM3:08 PM yesterday • any word on how Frank Gallagher SP is doing in Drogheda? by Paddy • EP elections: Outgoing MEP Marian Harkin has enjoyed a landslide victory in Sligo, polling nearly 15,000 votes. by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/6/2009 2:07:04 PM3:07 PM yesterday • Limerick city south Leddin (lab) Fahey (fg) byrne (fg) scully (fg) kennedy (ind) McLoughlan (lab) long (fg) #le09 by squidlimerick via twitter • Sean Griffin (sf) 342 votes (tally) #le09 by squidlimerick via twitter

29 • First count in in Westport TC, where Martin Keane and Christy Hyland are elected and Fine Gael's five candidates should take five seats. by themayonews via twitter at 6/6/2009 2:06:04 PM3:06 PM yesterday • Stuck in Belfast - No TV or Radio. A fecking delight to have this Scribble here and all the other online media. by Bazalini • Lucan looking like, got word from count centre that Keating will poll over 4,000

Looks like

Keating O'Connell Tuffy Lavelle Jones

The three FFers on about 1,300 votes altogether

Keating on 1.6 quota with circa 1,500 to distribute about 30-40% will go to Lavelle which should bring him in

Fifth seat will be a dogfight by Iceman • The DL figure for FF is stunning, curious about the Blackrock LEA since they are Min Hanafin strongholds - the scale of meltdown in one of FF most efficient machines is a pretty strong signal by cianflah at 6/6/2009 2:04:47 PM3:04 PM yesterday • By @igaeilge #le09 #-ep09 #gaeilge Laghdaigh an lógó, méadaigh an vóta: Mír 1 i lámhleabhar FF d'iarrthóiri Olltoghcháin i 2012 (nó roi ... by _ep09 via twitter • New blog post: Count begins at City Hall bit.ly by corkpolitics via twitter at 6/6/2009 2:03:04 PM3:03 PM yesterday • (lab) tops North Drogheda poll, also on course for Louth Co Co seat. #le09 by morsolutions via twitter • Qikking live - #le09 qik.com by lexia via twitter • Fg have 2 quotas in macroom electoral area. FF going to loose a seat to lab. #Le09 by Stephen Spillane via twitter • Fg have 2 quotas in macroom electoral area. FF going to loose a seat to lab. #Le09 by Stephen Spillane via twitter at 6/6/2009 2:00:24 PM3:00 PM yesterday • Dundrum 100%: FF 18%; FG 33%; Lab 19%; GP 8%; SF 4%; Fox (Ind) 10%; two other Indos on 6%. #le09 by eoinwilson via twitter • New blog post: Counting to commence at Parochial Hall bit.ly by corkpolitics via twitter at 6/6/2009 1:59:24 PM2:59 PM yesterday • Alexia qik's Lee's arrival to talk to George hook qik.com by Suzy Byrne at 6/6/2009 1:58:52 PM2:58 PM yesterday • Tally for north sligo i came second thanks to every one

30 by marblefire via twitter • @aoifac #LE09 dlr tally :RT @eoinwilson FG 28.2%; FF 10.6%; PPB 22.8%; Lab 16.5%; GP 5.9%; SF 1.3%; plus 4 indos by proinnsias via twitter • Boyd Barrett at 23% in DL; it's worrying how well the Socialist Workers Party can do with a simple change of name. #le09 by OwenRooney via twitter • FG's George Lee says he is "absolutely delighted and humbled" by his election victory #le09 by Campaign_Watch via twitter • Qikking live - #le09 qik.com by lexia via twitter • How are Fianna Fáil doing in Cork North Central (Dáil constituency) Flemming, Sheehan and Brosnan? Barry Keane in the south side...#le09 by GregHiggins via twitter • set to be blown out of the water going by Limerick boxes .#le09 by squidlimerick via twitter • Any idea of who will get in in Dun Laoghaire ward? #LE09 by aoifac via twitter • #le09 Strong independent showing on ennis town council according to m guilfoyle. by keatingciara via twitter • New blog post: Midleton tally results bit.ly by corkpolitics via twitter at 6/6/2009 1:54:44 PM2:54 PM yesterday • Boxes missing in Roscommon and Clare. by Iceman • RT @eoinwilson Dun Laoghaire 100%: FG 28.2%; FF 10.6%; PPB 22.8%; Lab 16.5%; GP 5.9%; SF 1.3%; plus 4 indos. #le09 by damienmulley via twitter • Irish election is back. by Mark_Coughlan via twitter at 6/6/2009 1:49:04 PM2:49 PM yesterday • Newstalk at RDS img36.imageshack.us by Suzy Byrne at 6/6/2009 1:48:45 PM2:48 PM yesterday • New blog post: Creed topping Macroom tally bit.ly by corkpolitics via twitter at 6/6/2009 1:47:04 PM2:47 PM yesterday • PM - see faduda.ie for reports by Suzy Byrne at 6/6/2009 1:44:54 PM2:44 PM yesterday • Whats the from the Kildare CC tally? by PM • NEWS: 1315PM – Town council tally points to Mae's return: The tally numbers from the Longford Town Council .. tinyurl.com by Longford_Leader via twitter • New blog post: the 'swing to the left' - bit.ly #le09 by thusspakeblixa via twitter • #le09 FG swing 42% in clare, SF 11% vote. by keatingciara via twitter • Labour to take additional seats on Kildare CC by Melanie Peters

31 • @dermotcasey last i heard mannix had a seat #le09 by clareconway via twitter • #le09 Kilrush Prendiville, Williams, Moroney, Klein, elected by keatingciara via twitter • #le09 FF holding on tight to council seats in Donegal by EmilyTully via twitter

• Object 1 by Suzy Byrne at 6/6/2009 2:33:39 PM3:33 PM yesterday • Dublin Full tally (expect South Dublin) FG 24.6% Lab 19.7 Ryan 14.2% SP 13.7 SF 10% GP 5% Patrica McKenna 4% Byrne 4% Simmons 3% #ie09 by BrianGreene via twitter at 6/6/2009 2:33:04 PM3:33 PM yesterday • Qikking live - #le09 qik.com by lexia via twitter at 6/6/2009 2:31:44 PM3:31 PM yesterday • Tallaght Echo updates from count - bit.ly #le09 by thusspakeblixa via twitter • Limerick N: Conor O'Donoghue (Christian ) has but 0.54% of vote. God reportedly going mental. #le09 by fustar via twitter • Are the Rush/lusk boxes open yet in Fingal?? #le09 by EmilyTully via twitter • How are SF Minihan and NíDailaigh polling in SWIC & Ballyfermot? by Iceman • Gallagher is ok from last reports ~Waterfire by Suzy Byrne at 6/6/2009 2:30:42 PM3:30 PM yesterday • Any news re john gallagher in dublin swic and labours farren in blackrock? would b grateful. by Waterfire • Congrats to Rebecca Moynihan by wendylimerick • Green Party to lose both it seats in Howth. 2.7 & 4.3% each (full tally) #le09 by BrianGreene via twitter

32 • Waiting for dart to landsdowne. Anyone in blogger hq, or should i go straight to the count? #le09 by Fergal via twitter • New blog post: Bantry's O Shea in trouble bit.ly by corkpolitics via twitter at 6/6/2009 2:29:24 PM3:29 PM yesterday • Green Party to lose both it seats in Malahide Howth. 2.7 & 4.3% each (full tally) #le09 by BrianGreene via twitter at 6/6/2009 2:29:24 PM3:29 PM yesterday • SWIC Gallagher and Moynihan are only confirmations I have by Suzy Byrne at 6/6/2009 2:29:13 PM3:29 PM yesterday • Oops.... Last Qik was too early by lexia via twitter at 6/6/2009 2:29:04 PM3:29 PM yesterday • Any word on SWIC & Ballyfermot? by Iceman • here we sit in view of the Team hanger which has lost its SR Technics signage. #le09 Fingal Count Centre by BrianGreene via twitter at 6/6/2009 2:28:04 PM3:28 PM yesterday • congratulates "Ballingarry man" George Lee #le09 by squidlimerick via twitter • #LE09 set to top poll in Casteconnel, strong FG showing by Mergito via twitter • Talk now that there are Dub City Council boxes missing (newstalk) #le09 by proinnsias via twitter • @Paulo Blackrock ? by Suzy Byrne at 6/6/2009 2:26:22 PM3:26 PM yesterday • Where Michael Kilcoyne's surplus of 479 votes go will decide so much. Kilcoyne himself expects them to go in every direction. #elections by themayonews via twitter at 6/6/2009 2:26:04 PM3:26 PM yesterday • Breaking news of 1 seat each for FG and Labour with Labour, FF & Inde fighting for the last two sets by Paulo • Clare Co Co Ennistymon area. FF vote holding up very strong with 25/32 boxes open. Probably 3 FF; 1 FG and last seat between FF, FG and Green. by SimonHaden • #le09 Kilkee Town Council complete is 4FF, 4FG and 1IND (5women for 1st time) from Clare FM by froodie via twitter • the radio is talking of tallies that put joe higgins in the running for 3rd seat #le09 #ie09 im still in Fingal Count by BrianGreene via twitter • Can anyone get an estimate of spend from the MEP candidates in Dublin? Joe approx 30k. #le09 by Simon McGarr via twitter • the radio is talking of tallies that put joe higgins in the running for 3rd seat #le09 #ie09 im still in Fingal Count by BrianGreene via twitter at 6/6/2009 2:23:44 PM3:23 PM yesterday • Just heard Joe McCarthy on the radio on Dublin Tally figures. Its thanks to Joe and a few others that we're having count we can watch. by dermotcasey via twitter • RT@emiltullyAnyone notice that web savvy candidates are doing better? Those with Twitter

33 accounts smelling sucess?- Joe Higgins! #le09 by thusspakeblixa via twitter • hello balbriggan TC results being webcast at www.fingalcoco.public-i.tv by lostexpectation • Sounds very close between @EoinRyanMEP & @VoteJoeHiggins in Dublin Euro vote. According to Newstalk tho Joe could yet win. Early tally tho. by abigailrieley via twitter • Not sure on percentage iceman by Suzy Byrne at 6/6/2009 2:18:26 PM3:18 PM yesterday • Inviting all of you to work out who gets Dublins 3rd seat on the tally figures posted url.ie #LE09 by irishelection via twitter at 6/6/2009 2:18:04 PM3:18 PM yesterday • What % is that Euro Tally? by Iceman • 3:08 : RDS: South West Inner City updateLabour's Rebecca Moynihan was congratulated by a passer-by near the tally counting area but she r.. by tallaghtecho via twitter • Tally suggests higgins to take last dublin euro seat #le09 by Fergal via twitter • Tally for Dublin Euro - fingal, DLR and dublin city - Mitchell 24.6%, De Rossa 19.7 Ryan 14.2 higgins 13.7, McDonald 10, Byrne 4.2, De Burca 5.4, McKenna 4.1, Simons 3.2% (Newstalk) by Suzy Byrne at 6/6/2009 2:16:02 PM3:16 PM yesterday • anyone know anymore about wicklow by joe • Ennis West (4 seats) Clare Co Co prediction from Clare FM: 1. J Breen (IND); 2 T Mulqueen (FG); 3 T McNamara (FF); 4 B. Meaney (Green) by SimonHaden • due to forgotten templeougue box it now looks like three labour cllrs from Tallaght (incl Looney) with SP scrapping for final seat by cianflah at 6/6/2009 2:14:07 PM3:14 PM yesterday • Fine Gael's George Lee has been elected to the Dáil for the Dublin South constituency with more than 27,600 votes by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/6/2009 2:55:24 PM3:55 PM yesterday • @jonathangrimes Corr should hold, he has ~1600 fpv's on tally #le09 by BrianGreene via twitter • Jesus the tallys for DCC are slow? by Iceman • Just looking at Paddy Power's list of potential successors to Brian Cowen... Jesus they are fucked. bit.ly #le09 by samuelbowman via twitter • I need power, the 12v type.. by BrianGreene via twitter at 6/6/2009 2:54:24 PM3:54 PM yesterday • Lee exceeds quota on first count in Dublin South byelection. Lee elected #le09 by Campaign_Watch via twitter • Qikking live - #le09 qik.com by lexia via twitter

34 • Object 2 by Suzy Byrne at 6/6/2009 2:53:15 PM3:53 PM yesterday • George Lee TD has just been declared elected. #le09 by krayZpaving via twitter • RT @krayZpaving George Lee TD has just been declared elected. #le09 by clicky_here via twitter • @jonathangrimes Corr should hold, he has ~1600 fpv's on tally #le09 by BrianGreene via twitter • My staffers are telling me to put on a brave face #LE09 by TommyCarcetti via twitter • Qikking live - #le09 qik.com by lexia via twitter at 6/6/2009 2:52:44 PM3:52 PM yesterday • Still nothing about Galway County? Anyone alive out there? by cymorg • listen to cork counts online www.c103.ie from 6pm till late :)# by PJ Coogan • Close that one, Lol. by Iceman • @jonathangrimes Corr should hold, he has ~1600 fpv's on tally #le09 by BrianGreene via twitter at 6/6/2009 2:51:44 PM3:51 PM yesterday • George Lee TD has just been declared elected. #le09 by krayZpaving via twitter at 6/6/2009 2:50:24 PM3:50 PM yesterday • Local elections: FG looks likely to gain seats in Carlow, Louth, Clare and Donegal at the expense of sitting FF councillors by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/6/2009 2:50:04 PM3:50 PM yesterday • Qikking live - #le09 qik.com by lexia via twitter • Qikking live - #le09 qik.com by lexia via twitter at 6/6/2009 2:48:44 PM3:48 PM yesterday • Mulhuddart - 1st count

35 LP 1 - 1,898 SP () - 1,705 LP2 - 1,696 FG - 1,649 SF - 1,517 by Paddy • Anyone know how the Christian Solidarity fella that ran in 10 consituencies got on?! #le09 by thusspakeblixa via twitter • Caveat re. North-West tally - I think tallying has been v patchy. Nothing comprehensive was done in Longford: no one cared about Euros #LE09 by eoinbannon via twitter • Heading to city hall. Count under way in county and city. #Le09 by Stephen Spillane via twitter • New blog post: Big changes expected at City Hall bit.ly by corkpolitics via twitter at 6/6/2009 2:43:44 PM3:43 PM yesterday • Thanks for nothing Mannix. He's too busy. by lexia via twitter at 6/6/2009 2:43:44 PM3:43 PM yesterday • Minister Micheal Martin says the election fallout will not raise questions for the FF party over Cowen’s leadership by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/6/2009 2:43:04 PM3:43 PM yesterday • Heading to city hall. Count under way in county and city. #Le09 by Stephen Spillane via twitter at 6/6/2009 2:43:04 PM3:43 PM yesterday • New blog post: Count underway at Parochial Hall bit.ly by corkpolitics via twitter at 6/6/2009 2:41:44 PM3:41 PM yesterday • well done Noel McCarthy (Lab) - elected Fermoy TC - 3 quotas #le09 by corkdavid1970 via twitter • Blackrock 100% opened. FG 40%; FF 17.5%; Lab 22.6; GP 6.8%; Ind 13.1%. #le09 by eoinwilson via twitter • New blog post: What The Tallyman Saw III (Kildare / Naas) #le09 faduda.ie by faduda via twitter • Fermoy TC 1st Pref vote (continued) 5. Corcoran (FF) 5.7% 6. Dolan Moore (FF) 5.6% 7. Pyne (FG) 5% 8. Murphy (Ind) 4.8% 9. Coleman (SF) 4.6% by adam_douglas3 via twitter • Fermoy TC 1st Pref vote Labour 35% Fianna Fail 17.4% Fine Gael 17.3% Sinn Fein 4.6% Green 2.2% Independents 23.4% by adam_douglas3 via twitter • Fermoy TC 1st Pref vote (continued) 10McLaughlin (FF) 3.8% 15.Hartnett (FF) 2.3% 16.Douglas (Green) 2.2%

36 19.Carey (Ind) 0.8% by adam_douglas3 via twitter • First count finally arrives here in Castlebar, it for Ballina Area, quota is 1,731; is elected with 1,921. # elections by themayonews via twitter at 6/6/2009 2:38:04 PM3:38 PM yesterday • Watch out, gays: @RTE_Elections Declan Ganley of Libertas has polled v well in the NW, in second place with nearly 3,500 votes #le09 by clicky_here via twitter • Joe Higgins has entered the building #le09 he will top the poll in Castleknock, circa 2500+ votes :) by BrianGreene via twitter • Joe Higgins has entered the building #le09 he will top the poll in Castleknock, circa 2500+ votes :) by BrianGreene via twitter at 6/6/2009 2:36:24 PM3:36 PM yesterday • Birr offaly tally: ormond 1506 carroll 1045 mcloughlin 1003...#le09 by spacemandc via twitter • Longford full tally: FF 34.7%, FG 40.6%, SF 4.7%, Lab 1.4%, Others 18.4%. Caveat: couple of boxes were missed. FG may lose 1or 2 seats #LE09 by eoinbannon via twitter • wishing twitter had an edit function so I could put the hashtag #le09 in my irish election posts... ah well! :) by chiarraigrrl via twitter • Dublin City Council tallies: South Inner City – Humphries (Lab) 27.4%, Flynn (Ind) 14.7%. North Inner City: O’Sullivan (Ind) 24.4%. #le09 by Campaign_Watch via twitter • New blog post: Counting at City Hall bit.ly by corkpolitics via twitter at 6/6/2009 2:35:04 PM3:35 PM yesterday • George Lee says that in voting for him, the people in Dublin South are sending a message that they are not happy with the Govt in power by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/6/2009 3:11:44 PM4:11 PM yesterday • New blog post: Cork North West – Early Tallies bit.ly by corkpolitics via twitter at 6/6/2009 3:10:44 PM4:10 PM yesterday • Castlebar first count in, Michael Kilcoyne elected, surpassing the quota by some 600 votes, with Henry Kenny also elected. by themayonews via twitter at 6/6/2009 3:10:24 PM4:10 PM yesterday • www.indymedia.ie/attachments/jun2009/eoin_ryan.jpg by Paddy edited by Fergal Crehan • Follow Alexia qiking in RDS qik.com by Suzy Byrne at 6/6/2009 3:09:53 PM4:09 PM yesterday • The Fianna Fáil TD for Cork North-Central, Noel O'Flynn, has said the elections have been disastrous for his party. by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/6/2009 3:09:44 PM4:09 PM yesterday • Lee on RTE yfrog.com by lexia via twitter at 6/6/2009 3:09:44 PM4:09 PM yesterday • Ennis Town Council (9 SEATS) 1st Count: CONSIDINE (FF) 529; BRENNAN (IND) 1015; COOTERYAN (FG) 421; FLYNN (FG) 1314; FOX (FG) 227; GLYNN (FF) 388; GUILFOYLE (IND) 676; HAYES (SF) 234; MATTHEW (IND) 252; NEYLON (IND) 615; MEANEY (GREEN) 587; OSHEA (LAB) 385; KELLY (IND) 24; MOYLAN (FF) 145;

37 OBADEYI (IND) 128; HOWARD (FG) 791. by SimonHaden edited by Fergal Crehan • Fine Gael's Henry Kenny, a brother of the party leader, has also been elected on the first count in the last few minutes. by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/6/2009 3:09:24 PM4:09 PM yesterday • FG tallying top 3 places in newcastle west in limerick. #Le09 by Stephen Spillane via twitter at 6/6/2009 3:09:24 PM4:09 PM yesterday • Cork CoCo Fermoy - Patrick O'Driscoll FG is set to top the poll #le09 by brettmirl via twitter • Independent candidate Michael Kilcoyne has been elected to on the first count. by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/6/2009 3:08:44 PM4:08 PM yesterday • George Lee says ‘I think the people were trying to send a message as far as they are concerned the Government has broken the economy' by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/6/2009 3:08:24 PM4:08 PM yesterday • Cork City SW - Tally result: Two FF cllrs look safe. Labour may gain extra seat at FG Lord Mayor's expense. SF likely to gain seat. #le09 by alanhealy via twitter • #le09 tommy brennan, Johnny flynn, Mary Howard elected to the Ennis town council. by keatingciara via twitter • SF may lTHe THe springs are back in politics as tallies from sugest he tops poll in Tralee electoral areade ose only seat on Fingal Mulhuddart Paul Donnelly need transfers from the African candidates that are beneath him in vote count #le09 by BrianGreene via twitter edited by cianflah • so cowen is ignoring it by lostexpectation • @irishelection epic confusion ;) was from Ahern camp by lexia via twitter at 6/6/2009 3:06:04 PM4:06 PM yesterday • SF set to make gains in Donegal, Wicklow, Limerick, Waterford, Kerry and Kilkenny. Battles and good polls in Dublin constituencies. SF by sinnfeinireland via twitter • @Lexia who was that on your qik? #LE09 by irishelection via twitter • @irishelection FF on the ground of Cabra by lexia via twitter at 6/6/2009 3:05:04 PM4:05 PM yesterday • Cork City SW - Tally result: Two FF cllrs look safe. Labour may gain extra seat at FG Lord Mayor's expense. SF likely to gain seat. #le09 by alanhealy via twitter • SF may lose only seat on Fingal Mulhuddart Paul Donnelly need transfers from the African candidates that are beneath him in vote count #le09 by BrianGreene via twitter • "and the people had spoken but it was now time to move forward" by lostexpectation • who was that lexia was talking too by lostexpectation • Ennis Town Council 1st Count by SimonHaden • RT@deanwhitbread it's terrible the way the Irish Greens f*cked up the Green reputation by propping up the Irish Govt. - awful! // here here

38 by BrianGreene via twitter at 6/6/2009 3:04:24 PM4:04 PM yesterday • @irishelection nope it wasnt him by lexia via twitter at 6/6/2009 3:04:24 PM4:04 PM yesterday • @irishelection maurice ahern I think - atlwast that's what I called him before and after by lexia via twitter at 6/6/2009 3:03:24 PM4:03 PM yesterday • SF may lose only seat on Fingal Mulhuddart Paul Donnelly need transfers from the African candidates that are beneath him in vote count #le09 by BrianGreene via twitter at 6/6/2009 3:02:44 PM4:02 PM yesterday • @Lexia who was that on your qik? #LE09 by irishelection via twitter at 6/6/2009 3:02:04 PM4:02 PM yesterday • New blog post: Cork North Central - Early Tallies bit.ly by corkpolitics via twitter at 6/6/2009 3:00:04 PM4:00 PM yesterday • Early tallies for the European elections indicate that Libertas' Declan Ganley is in with a fighting chance in the North-West by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/6/2009 2:59:44 PM3:59 PM yesterday • Qikking live - #le09 qik.com by lexia via twitter • #le09 UPDATE figures for EP09: Donegal TALLY: 44% boxes open: FF 32.49, SF 23.65, Harkin 11.34, Ganley 10.21 by stevenconlon via twitter • Fianna Fáil TD Noel O'Flynn has said the elections have been disastrous and the Government should consider reversing some of the cutbacks by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/6/2009 2:58:24 PM3:58 PM yesterday • Qikking live - #le09 qik.com by lexia via twitter at 6/6/2009 2:57:44 PM3:57 PM yesterday • The has said the elections were a disappointing result for Fianna Fáil and a poor result by the party's standards. by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/6/2009 2:57:24 PM3:57 PM yesterday • Well @suzybie's friend simon harris got elected to greytowns town council with 4 quotas & county with a quota and a half #le09 by Stephen Spillane via twitter at 6/6/2009 2:56:44 PM3:56 PM yesterday • RTE: Worst FF result since 1927 #le09 Off to ensconse myself in City Hall. by squidlimerick via twitter • The Taoiseach has said that the election results are disappointing for FF, and the people had spoken but it was now time to move forward by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/6/2009 2:56:04 PM3:56 PM yesterday • Final tallies for Clare CoCo in next half hour - Clare FM by SimonHaden • By @giolchairithe #le09 #-ep09 #gaeilge bit.ly Comhairle do FF short.ie by _ep09 via twitter • Me phone might die soon! by lexia via twitter at 6/6/2009 2:55:44 PM3:55 PM yesterday • Cork City SW - Tally result: Two FF cllrs look safe. Labour may gain extra seat at FG Lord Mayor's expense. SF also likely to gain seat. by alanhealy via twitter

39 • Damn. Missing the other half of the lee interview. Reckless? by lexia via twitter at 6/6/2009 3:25:24 PM4:25 PM yesterday • Ennis Town Council Prediction: FG 3 (+1); IND 4 (+1); FF 1 (-2); GREEN 1 (-). Fianna Fail way down in Clare urban areas but holding in rural. by SimonHaden • Ursula looks on yfrog.com by lexia via twitter at 6/6/2009 3:24:04 PM4:24 PM yesterday • And like Fine Gael, they have the wind at their backs in the second half! by themayonews via twitter at 6/6/2009 3:23:44 PM4:23 PM yesterday • #le09 any results in cabra glasnevin locals yet? by keatingciara via twitter • For anyone interested in hurling, Mayo are just a point down at half time in the Christy Ring semi-final... by themayonews via twitter at 6/6/2009 3:23:24 PM4:23 PM yesterday • On Drivetime, FG's has said the success of Independent Maureen O'Sullivan in Dublin Central was due to the Tony Gregory effect by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/6/2009 3:23:24 PM4:23 PM yesterday • Lee on a soapbox? yfrog.com by lexia via twitter at 6/6/2009 3:23:04 PM4:23 PM yesterday • Speculation on RTE that the FF vote didn't come out in Dublin Central. Not even with the vaunted Bertie Machine? by Fergal Crehan at 6/6/2009 3:22:11 PM4:22 PM yesterday • Joe - Simon harris 4 quotas in town council was what I heard last by Suzy Byrne at 6/6/2009 3:21:38 PM4:21 PM yesterday • Major win there for sf in Listowel by wendylimerick • The Taoiseach congratulates George Lee on his victory but says Fianna Fáil's Shay Brennan defended his father’s seat with honour. by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/6/2009 3:21:04 PM4:21 PM yesterday • does anyone know anything about greystones?? im dying to know by joe • A few tallymen took some time out to back Sea The Stars in the Derby, correctly ignoring the advice of The FInal Furlong in ! by themayonews via twitter at 6/6/2009 3:20:04 PM4:20 PM yesterday • Live streaming from ! elections.kerrycoco.ie #le09 by kingkane via twitter • Make sure to tune in to UCC's Liam Weeks on Newstalk! #le09 by samuelbowman via twitter • Oh thanks for that Cian Fitzgerald (ff) anywhere son of ex senator tom Fitzgerald by wendylimerick • @wendylimerick ask and you will receive! by Suzy Byrne at 6/6/2009 3:18:54 PM4:18 PM yesterday • SF wins 2 out of three in Listowel - that is a first time SF candidate topping poll. Going by tallies. Wow. by cianflah at 6/6/2009 3:18:35 PM4:18 PM yesterday • The celebrities are now arriving as the counts get interesting, the great Willie Joe Padden is out mixing with masses in the TF Cafe Bar! by themayonews via twitter at 6/6/2009 3:18:24 PM4:18 PM yesterday • Dingle Electoral area - Griffin (FG) top of tally at the moment, Cosai second with O Shea in

40 third. Milltwon boxes to be opened so O Shea could jump to second by cianflah at 6/6/2009 3:18:12 PM4:18 PM yesterday • Anyone know why the DCC tallies are so late? Full Tipp South tallies here - www.dtmorris.com by Samuel • always brought out for bad news for ff by lostexpectation • New blog post: Cork North East – Early Tallies bit.ly by corkpolitics via twitter at 6/6/2009 3:17:24 PM4:17 PM yesterday • Cian any news on Dingle in Kerry? by wendylimerick • In Dublin @labour looks set to go from 15 to 20 or 21 seats on Dublin City Council. #le09 by krayZpaving via twitter • Taoiseach Brian Cowen has said he is confident that Eoin Ryan can win a European Parliament seat for Fianna Fáil in Dublin. by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/6/2009 3:16:44 PM4:16 PM yesterday • The grumbling begins. O'Flynn on Newstalk blames leadership for the sufferings of FF candidates by Fergal Crehan at 6/6/2009 3:16:37 PM4:16 PM yesterday • yes thank u all so much for keeping us who are far away up to speed. by Waterfire • Alan is by lexia via twitter at 6/6/2009 3:15:44 PM4:15 PM yesterday • NEWS: 1600- Fianna Fail vote holds up: With all of the tally figures in, it's clear the much- anticipated co.. tinyurl.com by Longford_Leader via twitter • THe Springs are back in irish politics as Arthur Spring tops the poll in the Tralee electoral area for Kerry Co Co. He beats Ferris into second place for the area tho she has polled strongly in Euros. by cianflah at 6/6/2009 3:15:36 PM4:15 PM yesterday • LOL. RTE AV lady asks Alan for interview, he stands in rain she ignores while awaiting Lee, he gets huffy. by lexia via twitter at 6/6/2009 3:15:24 PM4:15 PM yesterday • First time I've seen George Lee without makeup or a tie. Tut tut. #le09 by Johnp63 via twitter • A collated tally for Dublin City, Fingal and Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown shows FG's Gay Mitchell leading with almost 25% of first preferences. by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/6/2009 3:15:04 PM4:15 PM yesterday • 4:09 : Basketball Arena: Tallaght SouthTendai Madondo has also lost her seat in Tallaght South. The Green first-timer got 600 first prefe.. by tallaghtecho via twitter at 6/6/2009 3:14:24 PM4:14 PM yesterday • #le09 might just pop out to the RDS in a bit. This stuff is kinda addictive. by keatingciara via twitter • @MickFealty Eamon O'Cuiv or Dempsey. by Mark_Coughlan via twitter at 6/6/2009 3:13:44 PM4:13 PM yesterday • In Dublin @labour looks set to go from 15 to 20 or 21 seats on Dublin City Council. #le09 by krayZpaving via twitter at 6/6/2009 3:13:44 PM4:13 PM yesterday • Why are we not getting DCC Tallys? by Iceman

41 • Turnout in Dublin South: 57.7%, Total Poll: 52,479 Quota 26,019. Lee secured 27,768 first preference votes #le09 by Campaign_Watch via twitter • Any news on Galway City Co? #LE09 by eoinbannon via twitter • Not feeling too hot. by lexia via twitter at 6/6/2009 3:12:04 PM4:12 PM yesterday • Mini-Dev on @vincentbrowne now telling spinfibs. Blaming people who bought too many houses. The bastards. #emer #le09 by TheEmergency via twitter • FG tallying top 3 places in newcastle west in limerick. #Le09 by Stephen Spillane via twitter • RT @spiller2: Carrigaline tally. Forde fg 16.8%, mcgrath ff 16.6%, lombard fg 14.3%, collins fg 12.35% #le09 by darran via twitter • Enda Kenny says that in voting for FG the people have voted for change by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/6/2009 3:46:04 PM4:46 PM yesterday • All male academics on RTE panel bloody feck sake by wendylimerick • www.kildarestreet.com by John Handelaar • KK CoCo Ballyragget - Tally - FG 37.8%, Lab 25%, FF 21.6% #le09 by brettmirl via twitter • Is Daithi Doolan's drop in votes down to local "problems" with his former army pals? by Samuel • Eric Byrne of @labour becomes the first person elected to Dublin City Council. #le09 by tallestdwarf via twitter • surprising amount of areas 'bucking the trend', including possible second FF seat in Galway city, Cameron and P.Conneely look safe. #le09 by Mergito via twitter • FG's George Lee has said he's convinced that the party will hold onto its three seats in the constituency in the next general election by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/6/2009 3:43:04 PM4:43 PM yesterday • Mannix Flynn likely to take a seat in South Inner, probably at expense of SF's Daithi Doolan by Fergal Crehan at 6/6/2009 3:42:28 PM4:42 PM yesterday • New blog post: Aileen D Pyne could lose seat bit.ly by corkpolitics via twitter at 6/6/2009 3:41:44 PM4:41 PM yesterday • Any figuyess Suzie? by Iceman • €2.50 for a small bottle of 7up. RDS is taking the piss. by lexia via twitter at 6/6/2009 3:41:04 PM4:41 PM yesterday • Eoin Ryan in trouble again behind joe higgins. Does Donagh diamond sound like a pole dancer? #le09 by Johnp63 via twitter • Eric Byrne elected - first councillor @ Iceman. by Suzy Byrne at 6/6/2009 3:40:28 PM4:40 PM yesterday • New blog post: Mark O’ Keeffe in trouble bit.ly by corkpolitics via twitter at 6/6/2009 3:40:24 PM4:40 PM yesterday

42 • Still no tallys for DSC? by Iceman • PBP likely to get two seats, including one for Boyd Barratt by Fergal Crehan at 6/6/2009 3:39:15 PM4:39 PM yesterday • - changes ahead www.irishtimes.com by caseyorla via twitter • FF are aiming to gain a seat the Taoiseach's home area of after a strong performance by his brother by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/6/2009 3:39:04 PM4:39 PM yesterday • DL Rathdown - all four Greens may lose their seats by Fergal Crehan at 6/6/2009 3:38:47 PM4:38 PM yesterday • New blog post: O'Flynn attacks government bit.ly by corkpolitics via twitter at 6/6/2009 3:38:04 PM4:38 PM yesterday • Election Count 09: Tally counts of the Athy Area votes indicate that (LAB) has headed the poll, with t.. short.ie by bosca via twitter • Tally figures suggest that Fianna Fáil could lose four seats on and see their seats drop from nine to five by RTE_Elections via twitter • Qikking live - #le09 qik.com by lexia via twitter • LOL I love the woman on RTE right now for Labour. "the public is furious at how you blew the boom", "decisions were right is nonsense" #le09 by chiarraigrrl via twitter • The Greens look set to lose a seat in the Borris area of Carlow, which is the base of Green deputy-leader Mary White by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/6/2009 3:36:24 PM4:36 PM yesterday • Asked if the election results would bring a change in policy, Brian Lenihan said there was no alternative to Govt policy on the economy by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/6/2009 3:35:04 PM4:35 PM yesterday • Noel Flynn on RTE by wendylimerick • Thanks to everyone providing tweets from around the country by Niall001 • Eric Byrne of @labour becomes the first person elected to Dublin City Council. #le09 by krayZpaving via twitter at 6/6/2009 3:34:24 PM4:34 PM yesterday • In Kildare, the Green Party councillor JJ Power could lose out to an Independent. by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/6/2009 3:33:04 PM4:33 PM yesterday • Tally figures suggest that Fianna Fáil could lose four seats on Louth County Council and see their seats drop from nine to five by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/6/2009 3:31:44 PM4:31 PM yesterday • Newstalk: Higgins, MLM and Ryan all ~12% in Dublin, the three of them are roughly tied for the third seat. #le09 by samuelbowman via twitter • Drumshanbo had a 98% turnout and hundreds waiting to vote yesterday morning. Awesome #le09 by chiarraigrrl via twitter • Brian Lenihan said Fianna Fáil had brought forward a plan but that the opposition had just

43 criticised by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/6/2009 3:29:44 PM4:29 PM yesterday • Qikking live - #le09 qik.com by lexia via twitter at 6/6/2009 3:29:44 PM4:29 PM yesterday • The Minister for Finance has said the bye-election results are looking disappointing for the Government by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/6/2009 3:29:04 PM4:29 PM yesterday • Suzy Byrne- any news on dereck mitchell in greystones after the abwood controversy?? by joe • The 3rd seat in Dublin MEP will come down to transfers! If the Greens & FF had asked their voters to give their following numbers to each other Ryan may have been saved! by Elrobo • Rough Dublin Europe constituency tally: Mitchell 23.3%, De Rossa 23.3%, Higgins 13.5%, Ryan 13.25%, McDonald 13.1% #le09 by Campaign_Watch via twitter • joe higgins winning in the 3 person dog fight by a quater of a percent to eoin ryan by joe edited by Suzy Byrne • going off on a green economy rant on rte1 avoiding the obvious election crash by wendylimerick • Fine Gael has just joined George Lee #le09 by TheEmergency via twitter • Brian Lenihan on RTE. Says 24% of the vote in locals isn't too bad. Sign of the times. by Fergal Crehan at 6/6/2009 3:25:27 PM4:25 PM yesterday • The Final Battle for the last seat Kilrush Town Council #le09 bit.ly 7 elected 2FF 3FG 2Ind by machinenation via twitter • Id say GE by wendylimerick • Gerry didnt have much to say for himself by Samuel • Crackin' up to be a tide-turning election in Ireland- Libertas set to take a seat in Ireland-NW #LE09 by davgreene via twitter • New blog post: Government under fire bit.ly by corkpolitics via twitter at 6/6/2009 4:05:24 PM5:05 PM yesterday • GE anyone? by cianflah at 6/6/2009 4:04:18 PM5:04 PM yesterday • Donegal Euros latest 32.67% FF Pat the Cope, 21.9% SF McLoughlin, 12% Ind Harkin, 10.56% Lib Ganley, 9.79% FG Jim Higgins #le09 by EmilyTully via twitter • Fine Gael Leader Enda Kenny T.D. will be joined by new FG T.D. George Lee at Party headquarters, where he will make an important announcement following today’s historic win and rejection of the FF Government by three out of four of the population. Date: Saturday 6th June 2009 Time: 7.30pm Location: Fine Gael Party HQ, 51 Upper Mount Street, Dublin 2. by cianflah at 6/6/2009 4:04:11 PM5:04 PM yesterday • on RTE now.

44 by Iceman • RT @electionsirl Results as they come bit.ly #le09 by handelaar via twitter • RT @RTE_Elections: The Govt's handling of the economy influenced the voting decision of more than three quarters of voters, by EmilyTully via twitter at 6/6/2009 4:02:04 PM5:02 PM yesterday • Still nothing on Ballyfermot. by Iceman • of @labour has just arrived at the RDS count centre. #le09 by krayZpaving via twitter • The Govt's handling of the economy influenced the voting decision of more than three quarters of voters, according to an RTÉ exit poll by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/6/2009 4:01:24 PM5:01 PM yesterday • KK CoCo Piltown - Tally - FF 26.5%, FG 49.4%, Lab 15.7%, SF 3.2%, Ind 4.6% #le09 by brettmirl via twitter • Any word on how Dave Keating second SP candidate in cork is doing? by Paddy • SWIC will see 2 Lab and 1 FG but nothing on the 4th seat yet. by Iceman • First count from galway city east announced in a few mins #le09 by UnaRocks via twitter • Fair play to Mick Barry (SOC), who's about to be re-elected in Cork City NC - the only pol in town who canvasses between elections #le09 by handelaar via twitter • Swinford could reverse the trend by giving FF a gain with Jimmy Maloney and Michael Smyth in line for a seat if transfers go as expected. by themayonews via twitter at 6/6/2009 3:59:04 PM4:59 PM yesterday • Upton & Byrne (Lab) in now for Crumlin/Kimmage Labour gain. Collins should be next followed by FG or FF. by Iceman • Sam she seems to have done OK Kerry wise and polled decently in Cork city, she is in the mix alright but all the figs ive heard are quite vague by cianflah at 6/6/2009 3:58:30 PM4:58 PM yesterday • In Wicklow, the Fianna Fáil vote appears to be holding up reasonably well in three out of five electoral areas by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/6/2009 3:58:24 PM4:58 PM yesterday • GAA star Brian Whelehan (FG) does not look like he's going to take a seat in Offaly by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/6/2009 3:57:44 PM4:57 PM yesterday • In Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown it is very possible now that all four outgoing Green councillors will not retain their seats by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/6/2009 3:57:24 PM4:57 PM yesterday • Qikking live - #le09 qik.com by lexia via twitter at 6/6/2009 3:57:24 PM4:57 PM yesterday • I very much hope that Toireasa Ferrorisst fails to win a seat. Looks like Sean Kelly stole some of her Kerry thunder #le09 by samuelbowman via twitter • KK CoCo Piltown - Tally - FF 26.5%, FG 49.4%, Lab 15.7%, SF 3.2%, Ind 4.6% #le09 by brettmirl via twitter

45 • I want to shout "out of the way shitheads" to the rude photographers by lexia via twitter at 6/6/2009 3:57:04 PM4:57 PM yesterday • FInal tallies in Swinford show that of the council, Joe Mellett, is in serious trouble! by themayonews via twitter at 6/6/2009 3:56:24 PM4:56 PM yesterday • New blog post: Cork South East – Early Tallies bit.ly by corkpolitics via twitter at 6/6/2009 3:56:07 PM4:56 PM yesterday • Fianna Fáil in Kildare is privately conceding that the party could lose as many as five (50%) of its 10 seats. by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/6/2009 3:55:24 PM4:55 PM yesterday • The Fine Gael leader says the next general election will be a lot sooner than people imagined by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/6/2009 3:54:24 PM4:54 PM yesterday • Gilmore on the way by lexia via twitter at 6/6/2009 3:54:04 PM4:54 PM yesterday • OMG - Forde's vote held up despite switching party! #le09 by athtrasna via twitter • Eamon Gilmore of @labour has just arrived at the RDS count centre. #le09 by krayZpaving via twitter at 6/6/2009 3:53:44 PM4:53 PM yesterday • Greens in Clare may buck the trend with a possible additional seat on Council from Ann Marie Flanagan. FG to make gains. FF almost wiped out in Ennis & Shannon. Independents polling strongly. Labour no change. by SimonHaden • Enda Kenny says FF made wrong choices, with no coherence to how it went about its business by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/6/2009 3:51:44 PM4:51 PM yesterday • GE on the cards? by Iceman • Speaking in Tullamore, Brian Cowen says FF had to take decisions that were necessary for the country by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/6/2009 3:49:44 PM4:49 PM yesterday • Why don't you ask him Samuel. by Iceman • Fine Gael leader says local issues were blown off the map by people’s concerns for their futures by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/6/2009 3:48:24 PM4:48 PM yesterday • Clare Co Co - Shannon Area Prediction: 2 FG; 1 FF; 3 IND. by SimonHaden • wondering where the Castleknock tallies are?#le09 by athtrasna via twitter • Enda Kenny now on by wendylimerick • Clare CC Ennistymon area - On final tally it now looks like it will be 2 FG & 3FF. Ann Marie Flanagan may not now make breakthrough for Greens even though vote slightly up. by SimonHaden • @Suzy Byrne - Thanks for link to Westmeath Examiner Site. Looks like Kilbeggan Man will save a Seat for FF which he has held since he was co-opted onto when long- standing FF Councillor Tom Cowley died 2 years ago. by Michael Ryan

46 • In Roscommon, tallies put Independents topping the poll in three out of five electoral areas: , Castlerea and Strokestown. by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/6/2009 4:27:24 PM5:27 PM yesterday • first time in Irish political history that a party has more cabinet ministers than councillors? (@andrewmurphy) #le09 by eoinwilson via twitter • Spotted Cormac Hurley's posters being taken down in the rain in Limerick North. Looked like the man himself, can't be 100% #le09 by froodie via twitter • In Galway Central tallies show two Independents topping the poll: Declan McDonnell (12.8%) and Terry O'Flaherty (12.5%) by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/6/2009 4:25:04 PM5:25 PM yesterday • @iceman - i'm a spin-free zone. That's how RTE reported it. Maybe take it up with them? RTE, Donnybrook, Dublin 4 by Samuel edited by cianflah • Kells tally likely to come in within half an hour by Fergal Crehan at 6/6/2009 4:24:17 PM5:24 PM yesterday • #le09 South Tipp CoCo count starts soon. Votes have been transferred to Pat O'callaghan Complex. FG tallying at 30% by brianpcleary via twitter • Tereasa McGuire is elected to Westport TC, with colleague also on the verge of making it 3 out of 4 for Fine Gael. by themayonews via twitter at 6/6/2009 4:23:44 PM5:23 PM yesterday • Cassidy and Yore both to take FF seats in Meath. Oliver Fox FF and John Farrelly FG fighting over a seat by Fergal Crehan at 6/6/2009 4:23:42 PM5:23 PM yesterday • After round 5 in Tuam Town Council (9 seats) the following 5 are elected... Tom Reilly (FF), Sally-Ann Flanagan (FG), Peter Warren (FG), Mary Loftus (Lab) & Eamon Kitt (FF). Breda Mullarkey and Grainne Morahan are eliminated. FG look set for another 1 or 2, Lab. could land one. by cymorg • Anyone else finding twitter sluggish today? #le09 by Johnp63 via twitter • There's something of the night about Pat Carey, is their not? #vinnieb #le09 by TheEmergency via twitter • Crumlin/Kimmage- Joan Collins 371 away from quota, Henry Upton 815. 5 votes separate Ardagh and McGinley -Tallaght Echo #le09 by thusspakeblixa via twitter • my phone is dead.. hello dongle #le09 by lexia via twitter at 6/6/2009 4:22:24 PM5:22 PM yesterday • In Galway City, early tallies show that Labour's Billy Cameron has topped the poll with 20.7% of the vote by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/6/2009 4:22:24 PM5:22 PM yesterday • Any news on Blackrock, apart from Party Tally totals? by Excited • Yes i agree and i thik Crumlin/Kimmage thw sasme. by Iceman • Sam no spin just thought you spun it that way. by Iceman

47 • Any word on Patton in Dl/Rathdown? #le09 by clareconway via twitter • Trim: FG likely to pick up an extra seat by Fergal Crehan at 6/6/2009 4:20:15 PM5:20 PM yesterday • If Charlie Ardagh does lose his seat Dublin South Central will have no FF Councillors but the odd thing is DSC has 2 FF TD's, work that one out why don't you. by Iceman • @iceman - apologies, I was talking about full numbers, not individual contests. You can't spin that one by Samuel • Navan 2 seats assured for FG, a real possibilty of a thitd. 2 FF seats by Fergal Crehan at 6/6/2009 4:19:34 PM5:19 PM yesterday • Sinn Fein need to run someone else in South East Inner City Daithi has too much baggage by Karl Nolan • Mitchell, de rossa and higgins 123 after first full tally #le09 by Johnp63 via twitter • New blog post: Cork South Central – Early Tallies bit.ly by corkpolitics via twitter at 6/6/2009 4:19:04 PM5:19 PM yesterday • New blog post: First results expected in next hour bit.ly by corkpolitics via twitter at 6/6/2009 4:18:24 PM5:18 PM yesterday • The Taoiseach tells RTÉ: ‘Obviously the tide of public opinion is against us at the moment’ by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/6/2009 4:17:44 PM5:17 PM yesterday • Both of Micheál Martin's bros are "facing a major uphill struggle" to get elected in Cork. #le09 by samuelbowman via twitter • Early evening roundup wit tales of the day thoughts welcome url.ie #LE09 Also looking 4 crystal ball gazers url.ie by irishelection via twitter at 6/6/2009 4:15:24 PM5:15 PM yesterday • @MichaelRyan FF have miraculously increased their vote in Mullingar and Westmeath - you could look at Westmeath Examiner site?? www.westmeathexaminer.ie by Suzy Byrne at 6/6/2009 4:15:20 PM5:15 PM yesterday • 5:14 : RDS: General update If Charlie Ardagh can't hold off McGinley (FG) then Fianna Fail will be as smoked as a salmon in Burdocks by tallaghtecho via twitter at 6/6/2009 4:14:44 PM5:14 PM yesterday • Any word from Kilbeggan in Westmeath? by Michael Ryan • any more news on wicklow?? by joe • The first member elected to MCC, Michelle Mulherin has just arrived at the count in Castlebar to raptorous applause. by themayonews via twitter at 6/6/2009 4:12:04 PM5:12 PM yesterday • New blog post: Cork South West– Early Tallies bit.ly by corkpolitics via twitter at 6/6/2009 4:12:04 PM5:12 PM yesterday • Heading to the Limerick city north count. Tallies show FG romping home. #le09 by alan_mccormack via twitter • Yes Samuel but the SF loss where to an Ind and Lab not PBP. by Iceman • Independents have polled well in Co Meath. In Navan, Francis Deane topped the poll and Independent Brian Fitzgerald was top in Dunshaughlin

48 by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/6/2009 4:10:04 PM5:10 PM yesterday • Daithi Do-Little by Oisin O'Brien • Dub City Council - RTE giving PBP + 2, SF - 2 by Samuel • Mulhuddart - After 3rd count LP (Patrick Nulty) 1,965 SP (Ruth coppinger) 1,795, LP (O'Donovan) 1,758, FG (Dennison) 1,707. Quota 2210 with SP (Denis Keane) 667 votes to be redistributed. SP could get in on next count if there is a big transfer to coppinger by Paddy • Lansdowne Market Research poll for RTÉ and the Sunday Independent finds 77% of voters said the Govt's handling of economy influenced vote by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/6/2009 4:09:04 PM5:09 PM yesterday • @spiller2 Are there any MEP results for South? #Le09 by ann_donnelly via twitter • According to NewsTalk, George Lee "literally blew his opponents out of the water." Anyone have footage? #le09 by JL Pagano via twitter • box went missing wicklow and everyone was locked in till it was found - hence delay. by Suzy Byrne at 6/6/2009 4:46:35 PM5:46 PM yesterday • Sitting in the middle of frustrated FFers. Apparently the only thing that could have stopped Lee would have been saying he worked for Anglo. by lexia via twitter at 6/6/2009 4:46:23 PM5:46 PM yesterday • any news in wicklow?? by joe • Let's hope this is the beginning of the end for this discredited government. They have no mandate. This was a vote on their record. #le09 by irlef2009 via twitter • What's the story with Euros in Sligo, Galway and Mayo anyone??? #le09 by EmilyTully via twitter • RT @oisincoghlan "Rathmines: murphy 15, Quinn 11.5, Lacey 10.5, Freehill 10.2, Wynne 9.7, mccarten 9.4, donnelly 7.8, O'Callaghan 7.7" #le09 by chiarraigrrl via twitter • #le09 anyone seen tallys from the Dublin Clontarf ward ? by proinnsias via twitter • After round 6 in Tuam Town Council Owen Ward (Ind.) is eliminated, no additional candidates elected this round. by cymorg • SF could have 2 DCC Councillors in the NIC & SWIC. What more do you want from two candidates? by Iceman • hello to our 293 watchers - remember to have a look at Irishelection.com for latest posts and analysis and photos also! by Suzy Byrne at 6/6/2009 4:44:46 PM5:44 PM yesterday • Minister for Finance Brian Lenihan tell Drivetime he believes Fine Gael is moving to the right by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/6/2009 4:44:05 PM5:44 PM yesterday • Ruth Coppinger Socialist Party elected Mulhuddert by Fergal Crehan at 6/6/2009 4:44:00 PM5:44 PM yesterday

49 • Fianna Fail in total denial. Pat Carey on Newstalk thinks public anger is about what they are DOING NOW and not what they DID BEFORE! #le09 by irlef2009 via twitter • FG's joe o'callaghan ahead of tony fitzgerald of FF by 50. Fighting for last seat. Maybe no FG loss? #Le09 by Stephen Spillane via twitter • why are tallies even allowed in the European elections, a day before counting begins? Shouldn't that be against rules somewhere? #le09 by eolai via twitter • FG's joe o'callaghan ahead of tony fitzgerald of FF by 50. Fighting for last seat. Maybe no FG loss? #Le09 by Stephen Spillane via twitter • why didn't sinn fein do better in inner city dublin north & south ? isn't this their heartland ? by Emer Doherty • Any reliable tallies from South? by cianflah at 6/6/2009 4:40:47 PM5:40 PM yesterday • Gilmore on RTE1 by Elrobo • Ruth coppinger just elected in mulhuddart by Paddy • hmmm Wonder if Labour Can turn there good results into actual General Election Results. Hope so. would be better than FF or FG in Gov. #le09 by omegar24 via twitter • The People Before Profit Alliance looks set to win two Dublin City Council seats by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/6/2009 4:37:44 PM5:37 PM yesterday • SEIC Announcement - humphreys elected - bit.ly by lexia via twitter at 6/6/2009 4:37:44 PM5:37 PM yesterday • #le09 KilrushCoCo Garry 1560, Kelly 1440,Curtin 1439 keane1245,Keating 1075, Chambers 1016, o'dea 825, prendiville 776, breen 587 by keatingciara via twitter • The is set to remain the largest party on the Dublin City Council, with at least 15 seats by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/6/2009 4:36:23 PM5:36 PM yesterday • New blog post: What The Tallyman Saw V (Kildare / Clane) #le09 faduda.ie by faduda via twitter • Kevin Meenan SF elected in Meath by Fergal Crehan at 6/6/2009 4:35:48 PM5:35 PM yesterday • In Trim, FG look likely to take the first two seats, while in Cavan FF may lose three or four seats by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/6/2009 4:35:24 PM5:35 PM yesterday • In Meath, tallies indicate that the former PD candidate Serena Campbell, who is standing in Slane for FG, is topping the poll by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/6/2009 4:34:44 PM5:34 PM yesterday • daithi moved out of pearse street and forgot us , labour rule the roost by Dave Cleary • @vincentbrowne lashing into gerry adams. Adams says party to focus on "rebuilding". Bank security teams, please note by Samuel • John Feehily of @labour becomes first Labour member of Leitrim County Council. Now

50 that's one for the records! #le09 by krayZpaving via twitter at 6/6/2009 4:34:04 PM5:34 PM yesterday • Announcement of Count 1 of South East Inner City www.youtube.com. Humphreys on shoulders alert by Alexia Golez at 6/6/2009 4:33:58 PM5:33 PM yesterday • Minister for Finance tells Drivetime it is time all parties put on European jerseys and worked together towards the Lisbon Treaty referendum by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/6/2009 4:33:03 PM5:33 PM yesterday • Video of Kevin Humphreys in South East Inner City getting elected currently uploading - to come! by Alexia Golez at 6/6/2009 4:32:50 PM5:32 PM yesterday • @ann_donnelly Those come tomorrow night. All of Europe reports tomorrow night by lexia via twitter at 6/6/2009 4:32:24 PM5:32 PM yesterday • Reacting to FF's election performance, the Minister for Transport said decisions in the current circumstances were never going to be popular by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/6/2009 4:32:04 PM5:32 PM yesterday • Labour's Eric Byrne and Kevin Humphries have been elected to Dublin City Council by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/6/2009 4:30:23 PM5:30 PM yesterday • What's the story with Euros in Sligo, Galway and Mayo anyone??? #le09 by EmilyTully via twitter at 6/6/2009 4:30:03 PM5:30 PM yesterday • New blog post: Results of RTÉ European election exit poll bit.ly by corkpolitics via twitter at 6/6/2009 4:29:24 PM5:29 PM yesterday • How many wards will return zero FF councillors? I know that in the last local elections, Lucan (South Dublin Co. Co.) elected no FF councillor. Will this phenomenon occur elsewhere? by Tomfoolery • Sinn Féin's Gerry Adams says there is a need for the 'broad left' to work together to ensure that core values can be put into policy by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/6/2009 4:29:04 PM5:29 PM yesterday • FG's joe o'callaghan ahead of tony fitzgerald of FF by 50. Fighting for last seat. Maybe no FG loss? #Le09 by Stephen Spillane via twitter at 6/6/2009 4:29:04 PM5:29 PM yesterday • Fine Gael's Eddie Staunton has been elected to Mayo County Council on the third count in the Ballina electoral area by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/6/2009 5:13:03 PM6:13 PM yesterday • Fine Gael's Eoghan Murphy has been elected to Dublin City Council for the Pembroke/Rathmines area by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/6/2009 5:11:03 PM6:11 PM yesterday • rte first full tally. Mitchel 23.3 De Rossa 20.9 Higgins 13.45 Ryan 13.25 McDonald 13.1 #le09 by Johnp63 via twitter • Carlow Town Council Tally - FF 34%, FG 23%, Lab 16%, SF 8%, Ind 9% #le09 by brettmirl via twitter • Terry Prone making good point on ... Oh hang the volume's down ... That's Hooky #le09 by TheEmergency via twitter • Confirmed local election results at 17.45: FG 2, Labour 2, Others 2, Sinn Fein 1, FF 0, Greens 0 #le09

51 by Campaign_Watch via twitter • FF could loose up to half of their seats on Dublin City Council, while Labour, FG, and the PBP Alliance could gain 2 each. by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/6/2009 5:08:03 PM6:08 PM yesterday • After round 7 in Tuam Town Council Paul Osikoya, the only Green on the ticket, is eliminated, no additional candidates elected. by cymorg • Anyone know how Mannix Flynn is doing ? by Tom Foley • H/M: quota 2653, PC 3715; AF 26999; O'B2267; COC 2195; JG 1762; AP 1634; JW 1299 no figures for JM yet i hr ago any update on jm by lostexpectation • cork city council.. worst case for FF 7 seats .. by PJ Coogan • @eolai Nope. Because they're not 'official' #le09 by adrianweckler via twitter • People suffering from Republican Derangement Syndrome in the US - any thoughts on what we can do with that re FF & GOP, sorry GP? #le09 by J_Ketch via twitter • Enda Kenny’s brother Henry elected to Mayo County Council for Fine Gael #le09 by Campaign_Watch via twitter • First count for due in 5mins. #le09 by gomaonaigh via twitter • @eolai #le09 its because they are sorting the votes face up as opposed to face down as they did the last time , hence the tallies by keatingciara via twitter • Given FGs vote in DS, there is a real chance of them holding 3 seats in a general. At 27K votes they would have nearly three quotas #le09 by eoinpurcell via twitter • FF TD has said that candidate selections for local elections should be made locally and not by party headquarters by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/6/2009 5:05:44 PM6:05 PM yesterday • Gallagher's team in North and West not happy with the way things are panning out. by cianflah at 6/6/2009 5:05:40 PM6:05 PM yesterday • I love the fight in Dublin Central between the Aherns & the Fitzpatrick's. In the end Fitzpatrick will win #le09 by eoinpurcell via twitter • LExia is posting some great photos from down in the RDS www.flickr.com by cianflah at 6/6/2009 5:02:37 PM6:02 PM yesterday • Slow, slow in Fingal, which I'm covering for SBP. Only Mulhuddart has returned a count. Socialist, Labour gains are big the story here #le09 by adrianweckler via twitter • @eolai why would they be against the rules ? Votes have been cast, they can't alter anything by tallying #le09 by proinnsias via twitter • In Dublin Central, Independent Maureen O’Sullivan stands at 7639 votes after the first count and is tipped to take the seat by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/6/2009 5:01:23 PM6:01 PM yesterday • Cork North Central looks set to make first declaration, adjudication currently taking place

52 #le09 by Stephen Spillane via twitter at 6/6/2009 5:00:23 PM6:00 PM yesterday • @declanganley on @ghook "quietly confident"... That's half a first... #le09 by TheEmergency via twitter • In Dublin Central, Independent Maureen O’Sullivan stands 7639 votes after the first count and is tipped to take the seat by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/6/2009 5:00:03 PM6:00 PM yesterday • RTE TV just turned off the cameras and gone home. Meanwhile, waving his hands around on tv3 by Samuel • RT @RTE_Elections"The People Before Profit Alliance looks set to win two Dublin City Council seats" excellent #le09 :) by chiarraigrrl via twitter • If Ganley wins his seat, then we've witnessed a 'Bradley effect': people lying to pollsters because Libertas have a bad rep #le09 by samuelbowman via twitter • Lenihan on RTE: "We decided ... to put the future generation above the future election." What a load of bull when they sold us all out #le09 by irlef2009 via twitter • Dublin Central FF 3483, Labour 4926, SF 3770, FG 6439, GP 203, CSP 203, IND 7639, WP 519, IND 614 by Samuel • Labour leader Eamon Gilmore tells Drivetime these are the best ever local election results for Labour by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/6/2009 4:55:04 PM5:55 PM yesterday • Tallies in Carlow show the Green Party securing just 6% of first preference votes, and it looks likely they'll have no seat on Carlow CoCo by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/6/2009 4:54:03 PM5:54 PM yesterday • Ind Michael Kilcoyne, FG’s Henry Kenny and Michelle Mulherin elected to Mayo County Council #le09 by Campaign_Watch via twitter • Pa o'driscoll (FG)second past the post in Fermoy town council and looks certain for a county council seat #le09 by JoeLeogue via twitter • In Kilkenny, Andrew McGuinness (FF), son of former Junior Minister John McGuinness, looks set to win a seat by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/6/2009 4:53:03 PM5:53 PM yesterday • Greens Party candidate Fergus McAllister's votes distributed after 7th county in Westport, as Fine Gael's Myles Staunton elected.#elections by themayonews via twitter at 6/6/2009 4:51:43 PM5:51 PM yesterday • I am reliably informed that will not be the first SF councillor in Limerick City, but the Second #le09 by squidlimerick via twitter • @suzybyrne - hello back. Fabulous service. Well done to all involved. Specially like the TV advice updates as to who is on. Very orange woman current on @vincentbrowne by Samuel • What about some analysis about Joe Higgins in 3rd place for euro elections. We need transfer analysis by Paddy

53 • Suzy Byrne - oh i see has it been sorted yt?? by joe • The Socialist Party's Ruth Coppinger has won a seat on by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/6/2009 4:50:23 PM5:50 PM yesterday • Mark Deerey likely to take a seat for Grrens in Dundalk South by Fergal Crehan at 6/6/2009 4:50:08 PM5:50 PM yesterday • Anyone have any news from Dunshaughlin area of Meath CoCo??? #le09 by brettmirl via twitter • Just back from interesting powwow over disputed ballots. Very educational re voter literacy. 1st count expected in 5 #le09 by dlooney via twitter • Expecting Dunshaughlin info in about 20 minutes. by Po Neill • New blog post: Mallow results imminent bit.ly by corkpolitics via twitter at 6/6/2009 5:30:43 PM6:30 PM yesterday • Retweeting @RTE_Elections: Joe Higgins of the Socialist Party has been elected to Fingal County Council by EmilyTully via twitter at 6/6/2009 5:30:23 PM6:30 PM yesterday • Dun Laoghaire-Ballybrack ward First count in total valid poll of 14010 quota of 2336, no.1 ocallaghan (lab) 2543 (elected); no 2 bailey (fg) 2298; no 3 smyth (lab) 2210; no 4 lewis (people before profit) 2175; no 5 marren (fg) 1957. Labour surplus of 207 to be distributed therefore all 2543 votes to be counted for number twos and proportionlly allocated by irishanorak

• by Smcgarr via email at 6/6/2009 5:28:31 PM6:28 PM yesterday • New blog post: Coleman elected in Bandon bit.ly by corkpolitics via twitter at 6/6/2009 5:28:04 PM6:28 PM yesterday • P O'Neill - can we ask you to find out what is going on in Dunshauglin? by Suzy Byrne at 6/6/2009 5:26:49 PM6:26 PM yesterday • Meath CC Trim area 4 seats tallymen expect butler (fg) fegan (ff) then carey (fg) murray (ff), lab, ind battle for 3rd and 4th. by Po Neill • Gilmore says no - again - to going into government with FF (@vincentbrowne, tv3) after next GE by Samuel • is there now an economics editor job going in RTE. Must dig out my abacus #le09 by Johnp63 via twitter • New blog post: Adjudications on spoiled votes bit.ly by corkpolitics via twitter at 6/6/2009 5:26:04 PM6:26 PM yesterday • Cllr Andrew McGuinnenss, FF, has over two quotas in the Kilkenny Borough Council election, increasing his vote by 4% on 2004. #le09 by brettmirl via twitter • 3 candidates elected to the Muinebheag Town Council FG, Arthur McDonald FF, Thomas Dermody FF. #le09 by brettmirl via twitter • The RTÉ/Sunday Independent Exit Poll is available on the RTÉ elections website. Click tinyurl.com to view

54 by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/6/2009 5:24:24 PM6:24 PM yesterday • where is best place online to see results of Local elections #le09 by dermotcasey via twitter • 3 candidates elected to the Carlow Town Council: Jennifer Murnane FF, Michael Abbey FG, Tom O'Neill FG #le09 by brettmirl via twitter • Anyone know how Lab's farren in blackrock & Lab's McDowell in Donaghmede are doing? Fabulous news for Dublin if Charlie Ardagh is NOT elected - a less inquisitive and critical mind in a public representative would have been hard to find. by Waterfire

• by Smcgarr via email at 6/6/2009 5:23:19 PM6:23 PM yesterday • "the Greens in meltdown" according to RTE. Growth in left-wing parties, people before profit probably 2 seats in the city. #le09 by chiarraigrrl via twitter • Can anyone confirm that the current tally in Dublin Euro Constituency includes Dublin South? #le09 by eoinpurcell via twitter • Joe Higgins just elected to Fingal with a surplus of over one thousand #le09 by Christine Bohan via twitter at 6/6/2009 5:22:59 PM6:22 PM yesterday • Veteran Eddie Staunton becomes the second councillor elected in Balina area, while Al McDonnell is third elected in the Castlebar area. by themayonews via twitter at 6/6/2009 5:22:24 PM6:22 PM yesterday • Loughrea electoral area Fianna F 20.88%, Greens 0.91%, Fine Gael 40.42%, Labour 2.89%, Independents 34.90%, #le09 by caseyorla via twitter • Gilmore wants election that's 3 way contest lab v fg v ff. No interest in sf as part of coalition. Speaking on@ghook #le09 by TheEmergency via twitter • Gormley's policy adviser 2 lose seat RT @BrianGreene Green Party to lose both it seats in Malahide Howth. 2.7 & 4.3% each (full tally) #le09 by OisinCoghlan via twitter • Seems Fianna Fail have lost 11 of their 12 seats on Dublin City Council. Mad. #le09 by Christine Bohan via twitter at 6/6/2009 5:22:01 PM6:22 PM yesterday • The Greens have spent 2 decades painstakingly building up and in only 2 years in government with FF have almost lost it all, for what? #le09 by kingkane via twitter • @patmull - Tipp South tallies here - www.dtmorris.com by Samuel • Joe Higgins of the Socialist Party has been elected to Fingal County Council by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/6/2009 5:18:43 PM6:18 PM yesterday • Maureen O'Sullivan looks good in dublin central. Several minor counts will ensue as low polling candidates eliminated #le09 by TheEmergency via twitter • Cork North Central looks set to make first declaration, adjudication currently taking place #le09 by Stephen Spillane via twitter • Ennistymon EA, 1 elected - NO FF backlash here !!!! bit.ly #le09

55 by TheAngelOfDebt via twitter • After round 8 in Tuam Town Council Pat O'Hora (Lab.) is eliminated, no additional candidates elected. by cymorg • Meath CC Trim area rest of tally golden (ind) 976 lynch (sf) 466 mcelhinney (lab) 1189 murray (ff) 1189 by Po Neill • Any news of South Tipp by Pat Mull • #le09 Maureen O'Sullivan in first place in count 1 #dublincentral by handelaar via twitter • any news in greystones been waiting for the result all day???? by joe • Candidates starting to show up here in advance of impending result #le09 #le09 by squidlimerick via twitter • By the way, first SF councillor in Limerick was Paddy Mulcahy, ht limericknewswire.com #le09 by squidlimerick via twitter • 28412 is tvp in DC, 14207 is quota #le09 by eoinpurcell via twitter • Meath CC Trim area tally 1st count butler (fg) 1822 cantwell (ind) 613 carey (fg) 1441 fegan (ff) 1543 (cont'd) by Po Neill • elected in castleknock joe higgns sp 3878 eithne loftus fg 3028 by lostexpectation • Ballyfermot 4th seat news, anyone? by Iceman • Fianna Fáil's Al McDonnell has been elected to Mayo County Council on the fourth count for the Castlebar electoral area by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/6/2009 5:14:05 PM6:14 PM yesterday • #le09 Sligo Borough East seats awarded (4 seat ward): Bree IND, McGarry LAB, McLaughlin FG, McManus SF. 1 FF casualty by stevenconlon via twitter • South west result imminent! Well try to get results after celebrating!!! #Le09 by Stephen Spillane via twitter • News on FG no confidence vote came via on @vincentbrowne by Samuel • South west result imminent! Well try to get results after celebrating!!! #Le09 by Stephen Spillane via twitter at 6/6/2009 5:52:23 PM6:52 PM yesterday • Labour party candidate Nessa Childers has polled 26% of the 1st preference votes in the Kildare North and South constituencies by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/6/2009 5:51:43 PM6:51 PM yesterday • Overheard, Mary-Lou McD saying it had been a big ask. #le09 by Simon McGarr via twitter • Balbriggan town council - one FF and one FG elected so far. Next 3 are Ind, SP and LP

56 by Paddy edited by Suzy Byrne • Enda Kenny to make announcement later that next week, Fine Gael will be making a vote of no confidence in the Government #le09 #eu09 by YouthNovel via twitter • Cowen biographer doing some half-assed cheerleading on tv3. "Came into the job at a very bad time". by Samuel • In Leitrim, FF my lose a seat to Labour's James Feeley, who has a a good chance of winning the last seat in the Carrick-on-Shannan area by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/6/2009 5:50:43 PM6:50 PM yesterday • RE: Fine Gael to move motion of no confidence in Government next week. What's the source, please, Suzy? by John J • SF in a battle for last seat in SWIC & Ballyfermot. by Iceman • Sinn Fein not in touch with the people , growth in the North is down to Catholic numbers by Sean O'Toole • @irishanora I know that. But he started his career as a Taoiseach's nominee to the Seanad. Didn't mind the nod from head office then! by John J • In Sligo, Veronica Cawley (Labour) has topped the poll in the Strandhill area by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/6/2009 5:49:43 PM6:49 PM yesterday • Pat the Cope in the house - about to be interviewed on Highland Radio #le09 by EmilyTully via twitter at 6/6/2009 5:49:03 PM6:49 PM yesterday • Larry Bane (FG), Sean Cunniffe (Lab) and Martin Ward (Ind.) elected in Tuam Town Council. I'm signing off now as all results are in. by cymorg • Fianna Fail's Mary Fitzpatrick has been elected to Dublin City Council in Cabra/Glasnevin on the first count by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/6/2009 5:48:23 PM6:48 PM yesterday • Lucan Ahmed| 447 = 2.9% Balesty 561 = 3.7% Cooley 734 = 4.8% Dowling 518 = 3.4% Doyle 553 = 3.6% Farrell 727 = 4.8% Finnegan 700 = 4.7% Jones 846 = 5.5% Keating 4132 = 27.1% Lavelle 1287 = 8.4% Moynihan 862 =5.6% O'Connell 2096 = 13.7% Tuffy 1797 = 11.8% by Iceman edited by Suzy Byrne • Labour's John Gallagher has been elected to Dublin City Council in the South West Inner City area by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/6/2009 5:48:03 PM6:48 PM yesterday • Labour candidate in Dublin Central has said it is most likely that Maureen O'Sullivan will take the seat in the bye-election

57 by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/6/2009 5:47:43 PM6:47 PM yesterday • Gerry Adams: ‘I think we've had a good election, we took a hit in the 2007, I think we have recovered from that.’ by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/6/2009 5:47:23 PM6:47 PM yesterday • Fine Gael to move motion of no confidence in Government next week by Suzy Byrne at 6/6/2009 5:47:22 PM6:47 PM yesterday • Eamon Gilmore: ‘Any day Labour beats FF in a bye-election is a good day for Labour.’ by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/6/2009 5:47:04 PM6:47 PM yesterday • Sitting MCC in Ballina, Johnny O'Malley, has just lost his seat, while Killala man Jarlath Munnelly, makes it three for FG in Ballina. by themayonews via twitter at 6/6/2009 5:45:24 PM6:45 PM yesterday • RDS awash with Labour, triumphant. Other parties circumspect. #le09 by Simon McGarr via twitter • RE: Balbriggan town council - one FF and one FG elected so far. Next 3 are Ind, SP and LP >> Can you say who was elected? #le09 by John J • dooley is a TD now! by irishanorak • Any word from Finglas-Ballymun or Artane-Whitehall? #le09 by Christine Bohan via twitter at 6/6/2009 5:43:44 PM6:43 PM yesterday • Fair play to John McGuinness. The only FF-er thats doing something right! #le09 by martin_mills via twitter • photo on the front of is officially my favourite photo of the election- newlyweds voting: tinyurl.com #le09 by chiarraigrrl via twitter • people explaining on newstalk about why they 'love' george lee by lostexpectation • Labour get both their FermoyTC candidates Elected within 3 counts, 1st & 3rd Place respectively - a tactical error in not running more?#le09 by adam_douglas3 via twitter • Tim Dooley said that candidate selection for local elections should be made locally & not by party HQ - Who made him senator? Bertie! #le09 by irlef2009 via twitter • Limerick City East result imminent, Limerick City South result due 2000 hrs #le09 John Gilligan expected to top poll in East by squidlimerick via twitter • Cllr Tim carey has become the first candidate Eliminated from the Fermoy TC Election #le09 by adam_douglas3 via twitter • Fianna Fail's Margaret Adams is the first of her party to be elected to Westport Town Council after surplus votes from Dave Keating push ... by themayonews via twitter at 6/6/2009 5:36:43 PM6:36 PM yesterday • RT @Emilytully Frank| McBrearty Jnr looking likely to get a seat on Donegal Co Council for Labour #LE09 by irishelection via twitter at 6/6/2009 5:34:23 PM6:34 PM yesterday • Limerick City results from 1990 fro #le09 m Irishelection.com by squidlimerick via twitter • Frankt McBrearty Jnr looking likely to get a seat on Donegal Co Council for Labour #le09 by EmilyTully via twitter edited by cianflah at 6/6/2009 5:33:03 PM6:33 PM yesterday

58 • Joe higgins elected...... To fingal co co. Good man joe. 1 down 1 to go #le09 by Johnp63 via twitter • Right then. 2007 Electoral math now no longer in effect. Time for GP to start talking to the other parties? #le09 by handelaar via twitter • @martin_mills McGuinnes (john) is well liked around KK. He does a lot for the place in fairness. Plus his "maverick" ways help too #le09 by brettmirl via twitter • Gilmore on #vinnieb: mold has been cracked in #le09 lab job to widen the crack [six] Lab will not enter electoral pact. Won't coalesce w/ FF by TheEmergency via twitter • Gilmore on #vinnieb : no left wing alliance ahead of gen. election. #le09 by TheEmergency via twitter • heading into the count in Mullingar for a bit ; elections are being announced #le09 by keithnolan via twitter • New blog post: Non-party candidate secures first Kanturk seat bit.ly by corkpolitics via twitter at 6/6/2009 6:23:23 PM7:23 PM yesterday • yup we are down again but @blacknight are helping. Back soon. Meantime go to the liveblog ppl. url.ie by irishelection via twitter at 6/6/2009 6:23:03 PM7:23 PM yesterday • So busy updating results that there's no time for Twitter. by dickobrien via twitter at 6/6/2009 6:23:03 PM7:23 PM yesterday • am i right in thinking that if Joe Higgins won a euro seat he would then have to give it or fingal co co seat up? #le09 by Johnp63 via twitter • South Dublin County Council First Counts www.southdublin.ie by Suzy Byrne at 6/6/2009 6:20:57 PM7:20 PM yesterday • Labour's John Lyons and Sinn Féin's have been elected in Ballymun/Finglas by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/6/2009 6:18:43 PM7:18 PM yesterday • Labour's Michael Conaghan has been elected in Ballyermot/Drimnagh by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/6/2009 6:18:24 PM7:18 PM yesterday • A recheck has been called for the Kilkenny Borough Council just when an annoucement was due. #le09 by brettmirl via twitter • Video - Result of the first count in Dublin Central Byelection bit.ly by lexia via twitter at 6/6/2009 6:17:43 PM7:17 PM yesterday • @Jnisbet Looking like Quinn should retain his Pem/Rath seat though, aye? #ie09 by natural20 via twitter • if all the parties organised in the north the sinners wouldn't do aswell up there by sfinnegan • 7:07 : Basketball Arena: Tallaght SouthSecond count in....still no-one elected. Madondo (GRN) out, her votes are being distributed. Malon.. by tallaghtecho via twitter at 6/6/2009 6:15:43 PM7:15 PM yesterday • coverage bows to sport -this is my sport, where the elections channel, there must be one going on somewhere in the world at all times! #le09 by Jnisbet via twitter edited by cianflah • 6:52 : RDS: Simpsons memory to cheer me upWhen they are discussing which film should win the Springfield Film Festival.Krusty is being pu..

59 by tallaghtecho via twitter at 6/6/2009 6:15:23 PM7:15 PM yesterday • #le09 FG Daniel McGarrigle granted recount in Sligo Ciity Nth Ward cliffhanger - 4 votes between him and party colleague for elimination by stevenconlon via twitter • New blog post: Daly elected in Skibb bit.ly by corkpolitics via twitter at 6/6/2009 6:11:43 PM7:11 PM yesterday • SWORDS Electoral Area

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Electorate= 35652 Total Poll = 15742 Invalid = 157 Valid = 15585

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Butler = 1487 Daly = 3192 [elected] Devitt = 1364 Diviney = 253 Dowling = 1234 Duffy = 514 Hennessy = 932 Kelleher = 1561 Kelly = 721 Lawless = 939 McCamley = 262 McGuire = 1572 O'Neill = 733 Ward = 821 by Iceman • Fianna Fail Westport Town Councillor Declan Dever has lost his seat after the 10th count by themayonews via twitter at 6/6/2009 6:10:23 PM7:10 PM yesterday • New blog post: Creed elected on first count bit.ly by corkpolitics via twitter at 6/6/2009 6:09:23 PM7:09 PM yesterday • New blog post: Buttimer elected in South West bit.ly by corkpolitics via twitter at 6/6/2009 6:07:43 PM7:07 PM yesterday • almost finished sorting and verifying here in Donegal - papers will now be bundles off to various count centres #le09 by EmilyTully via twitter at 6/6/2009 6:07:23 PM7:07 PM yesterday • buttimer on 96fm shortly 102.6fm 103fmc by PJ Coogan edited by Alexia Golez • 1 - 1 by Iceman • @ghook definitely is the best election coverage - well done to all, streets ahead by EmilyTully via twitter at 6/6/2009 6:02:03 PM7:02 PM yesterday • Buttimer elected with a surplus of 803! :D #le09 by Stephen Spillane via twitter at 6/6/2009 6:01:43 PM7:01 PM yesterday

60 • Fine Gael's Jarleth Munnelly has been elected to Mayo County Council on the fourth count in the Ballina Electoral Area by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/6/2009 6:01:03 PM7:01 PM yesterday • @irishanorak It was the principle I was referring to. But then I suppose I am being a bit stupid to mention FF and principles. They don't really go together. by John J • clare daly SP elected in swords 3192 votes by lostexpectation • Dunne greart header from a free cross by John J • Yes Richard Dunne scored not Keane. by Iceman • sworsds result now www.fingalcoco.public-i.tv by lostexpectation • We're hearing Richard Dunne on the Irish goal :) by Suzy Byrne at 6/6/2009 5:57:25 PM6:57 PM yesterday • @john j i know that as well just mean he has a different constituency to cater for now by irishanorak • TV3 now gone home too. Ho-hum by Samuel • ulgaria 0 - 1 Ireland. Richard Dunne 24th minute. by Iceman • ireland 1-0 up !! by PJ Coogan • Joe Higgins on TV3 #le09 by irlef2009 via twitter • DLRCoCo so far - Baker in Blackrock. McCarthy in Glencullen. O'Callaghan in Ballybrack. #le09 by aoifac via twitter • Did terry prone utter a single word on tv3 tonight? #le09 by colmisainmdom via twitter • Joe Higgins spoke very well on TV3- glad he's most likely in for EP. Good man :) #le09 by chiarraigrrl via twitter • @Fergal back in blogger HQ - ran out of power by lexia via twitter at 6/6/2009 5:56:24 PM6:56 PM yesterday • RT @damienmulley: RT @jakobyte So much for the tv license. #News talk and #tv3 giving RTE a schooling in compelling election coverage. by EmilyTully via twitter at 6/6/2009 5:54:44 PM6:54 PM yesterday • In Greystones, the FG vote is up almost 23% and the party may take one seat from FF on by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/6/2009 5:53:23 PM6:53 PM yesterday • RT @suzybie Fine Gael to move motion of no confidence in government next week #le09 by davidcochrane via twitter • #le09 - is there any at the louth county council count? by denisefay via twitter • 16 of 52 seats filled in Dublin City. Lab 9, FG 1, FF 1, SF, 2, PBPA 2, Ind 1 by dickobrien via twitter at 6/6/2009 6:56:23 PM7:56 PM yesterday • Hmmm, 12 hours of election work fuelled only by coffee, muffins and smokes may not be

61 best preparation for the Wicklow 200 tomorrow. by dickobrien via twitter at 6/6/2009 6:55:23 PM7:55 PM yesterday • It's a recount in Castlebar, only three votes seperate FF's Mickey Feeney and Labour Harry Barrett. Count adjourned until Sunday at 5pm. by themayonews via twitter at 6/6/2009 6:50:44 PM7:50 PM yesterday • Green Party leader says today's election results are a clear indication that some Govt decisions have been deeply unpopular by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/6/2009 6:50:23 PM7:50 PM yesterday • Audio of John Gilligan's election uploaded to Limerickblogger.ie also press gaggle #le09 by squidlimerick via twitter • After count 5 in the Dublin Central bye-election, candidates Paul O'Loughlin, Malachy Steenson and Patrick Talbot have all been eliminated by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/6/2009 6:48:03 PM7:48 PM yesterday • Brid Smith of the People Before Profit Alliance has been elected in Ballyfermot/Drimnagh by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/6/2009 6:46:44 PM7:46 PM yesterday • New blog post: Three elected in Cork South East bit.ly by corkpolitics via twitter at 6/6/2009 6:46:44 PM7:46 PM yesterday • Labour's Rebecca Moynihan has been elected in South West Inner City on the 5th count by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/6/2009 6:46:04 PM7:46 PM yesterday • We are back - mark has a post from the RDS up. Thanks everyone @blacknight for help today. url.ie #LE09 by irishelection via twitter at 6/6/2009 6:42:43 PM7:42 PM yesterday • Cahill, mcgonigle fg & o'flynn lab elected on 1st count in south east!! #le09 by Stephen Spillane via twitter at 6/6/2009 6:42:03 PM7:42 PM yesterday • @RebeccaMoy takes 2nd seat in SWIC! #Le09 by aoifecarroll via twitter edited by cianflah at 6/6/2009 6:42:03 PM7:42 PM yesterday • Thanks Suzy by aoifac • how many no confidence votes has he done or threatened? by lostexpectation • New blog post: Nobody elected on first count in Fermoy bit.ly by corkpolitics via twitter at 6/6/2009 6:38:23 PM7:38 PM yesterday • Westport TC is the first finished - FG take 5 amazingly, with FF 2, Adams and Mulroy, Keane Ind, and Keith Martin , Labour takes last seat. by themayonews via twitter at 6/6/2009 6:37:03 PM7:37 PM yesterday • @rebeccamoy SWIC just declared elected #le09 by niamhvus via twitter • Aoifeac - it was on TV3 - Vincent Browne- we'll have the press release shortly :) by Suzy Byrne at 6/6/2009 6:36:49 PM7:36 PM yesterday • still haven't read any reports about Kenny's call for a no confidence vote on the likes of Irish Times or RTE. Anyone have a reliable report on it? Only place I have seen anything was here. by aoifac • Come on. Hurry up and eliminate me! by stephencrowley via twitter • Anna Mae Reape elected in Ballina for FF, Gerry Ginty looking likely to take a seat. by themayonews via twitter at 6/6/2009 6:33:23 PM7:33 PM yesterday • I need food.. I'm off to grab something by lexia via twitter at 6/6/2009 6:32:43 PM7:32 PM yesterday

62 • Patrick Nulty, Michael ODonovan(both Lab), David McGuinness (FF) and Kieran Denison (FG) elected in Mulhuddart #le09 by Christine Bohan via twitter at 6/6/2009 6:32:23 PM7:32 PM yesterday • Congratulations to Cllr. Patrick Nulty. by gomaonaigh via twitter • Very pleased with the results so far in these elections. My faith in the electorate is restored. #LE09 by robnubis via twitter • I'm uncomfortable with the amount of George Lee photos I snapped. by lexia via twitter at 6/6/2009 6:31:43 PM7:31 PM yesterday • #le09 Anyone got any info on how things are going in Drumlish, Longford? by philipmurphy via twitter • Labour's Sean Kenny elected on first count in Donaghmeade by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/6/2009 6:30:03 PM7:30 PM yesterday • Video - Results of the second count for Crumlin Kimmage bit.ly by lexia via twitter at 6/6/2009 6:30:03 PM7:30 PM yesterday • New blog post: Gilroy elected bit.ly by corkpolitics via twitter at 6/6/2009 6:29:44 PM7:29 PM yesterday • North east 1st count: lab, ff, & fg all within 13 votes. recount just granted #Le09 by Stephen Spillane via twitter • North east 1st count: lab, ff, & fg all within 13 votes. recount just granted #Le09 by Stephen Spillane via twitter at 6/6/2009 6:29:23 PM7:29 PM yesterday • Joan Collins from the People Before Profit Alliance and Henry Upton of Labour have both been elected in the Crumlin/Kimmage area by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/6/2009 6:29:23 PM7:29 PM yesterday • Irishelection.com is down so bear with us as we get it working. by cianflah at 6/6/2009 6:29:23 PM7:29 PM yesterday • recount of first count in cork city NE by PJ Coogan • New blog post: Recount in North East bit.ly by corkpolitics via twitter at 6/6/2009 6:28:25 PM7:28 PM yesterday • Drowned rats dodged in for eats twixt count and blogger hq #le09 by Simon McGarr via twitter • TALLAGHT CENTRAL 1ST COUNT Duff (LAB) 3125, Brophy (FG) 3085, Crowe (SF) 2715, Kearns (LAB) 2643, Looney (LAB) 2329, Murphy (SOC) 2159 #le09 by thusspakeblixa via twitter • First count in Tallaght Central finally in. Polling 5th with 2329 votes or 9.8%. Gonna be close! #le09 by dlooney via twitter • irishelection.com is crawling.... #le09 by darran via twitter • New blog post: It's great to be first bit.ly by corkpolitics via twitter at 6/6/2009 6:26:43 PM7:26 PM yesterday • And Labour having a storming time in Dublin City. 7 of the 12 seats filled so far. by dickobrien via twitter at 6/6/2009 6:26:23 PM7:26 PM yesterday • People Before Profit Alliance doing surprisingly well. 3 seats so far that I can see. by dickobrien via twitter at 6/6/2009 6:25:23 PM7:25 PM yesterday • Fianna Fail is set to lose its seat in Thomastown area of KK CoCo for the first time in the

63 history of the State. #le09 by brettmirl via twitter • RATHFARNHAM 1ST COUNT Cait Keane (FG) and (FF) elected #LE09 by thusspakeblixa via twitter • Mgar TC 2nd count, no-one elected through Dollard's surplus, Harkin, 29 votes, elim. #LE09 by WHExaminer via twitter • McDermott FG in in Coole with 1335; quota 1315; in 2nd count, distrib of SFein votes, Hill FF up to 1,259, McCarthy at 1230 Mullen out #LE09 by WHExaminer via twitter • Did that girl with the pictures get elected? Don't remember her ward. by aoifac • New blog post: McCarthy and O’Brien elected in North West bit.ly by corkpolitics via twitter at 6/6/2009 7:23:43 PM06 June 2009 20:23:43 • officially received 3.1% of the vote and polled 10th out of 11. beat a FF. I am happy... ish by stephencrowley via twitter • Cáit Keane(FG) and I think John Lahart (FF) over the line in the 1st in Rathfarnham. Coburn (FG) and Cosgrave (Lab) to follow I'd imagine? by brenflakes • Checked out the Joe Higgins MEP/Cllr conundrum last week: seems certain he can co-opt replacement without even attending first meeting #le09 by ryano via twitter • Maria Bailey and People Before Profit candidate Hugh Lewis elected in Ballybrack. Just one seat left, looks like FF may not get in in that ward. by aoifac • Showing my civil servant friend the latest technology by wendylimerick • @aoifac He was like that in the GAA too, I wouldn't worry about it, it's nothing personal. by brenflakes • Enda Kenny has declined to say if he has a particular role in mind for George Lee by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/6/2009 7:17:43 PM06 June 2009 20:17:43 • fianna fail was annihilated in drogheda north according to tally men :-D :-D (via @acidnation) by barjames via twitter • Irish Government Battered in Elections: Ireland's ruling Fianna Fail party was battered in local elections and t.. tinyurl.com by WSJEurope via twitter • @philipmurphy Fianna Fail: 22% Fine Gael: 39.3% #le09 by brettmirl via twitter • Sheilds ff elected on 2nd count in south west. Murphy gp eliminated #le09 by Stephen Spillane via twitter • 7:56 : RDS: Crumlin/Kimmage singing The People Before Profit supporters broke into song after Joan Collins was elected. They belted out .. by tallaghtecho via twitter at 6/6/2009 7:15:23 PM06 June 2009 20:15:23 • Thanks for that P O'Neill by Suzy Byrne at 6/6/2009 7:15:23 PM06 June 2009 20:15:23 • Dunshaughlin tally source says Mick McLoughlin has no hope of seat.

64 by Po Neill • Fine Gael's Ruairi McGinley has taken the last seat in Crumlin/Kimmage on the 6th count by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/6/2009 7:14:43 PM06 June 2009 20:14:43 • Sinn Féin's Larry O'Toole has been elected on the second count in Artane/Whitehall by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/6/2009 7:14:03 PM06 June 2009 20:14:03 • Andrew McGuinness of Fianna Fail and Martin Brett of Fine Gael have been elected to Kilkenny Borough Council on the first count. by brenflakes • Wicklow County Council, East Area - 98% Tally

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Casey FF 1536 Dignam FF 913 Dunne FF 648 Kavanagh,C LAB 1344 Kavanagh,P GP 720 O'Neill FG 1256 O'Shaugh LAB 1767 Snell SF 1426 Winters FG 1686

FF % 27.41% FG % 26.04% Lab % 27.53% GP % 6.37% Oth % 0.00% SF 12.62% by Iceman • Sheilds ff elected on 2nd count in south west. Murphy gp eliminated #le09 by Stephen Spillane via twitter at 6/6/2009 7:12:23 PM06 June 2009 20:12:23 • New blog post: Sheilds elected bit.ly by corkpolitics via twitter at 6/6/2009 7:12:03 PM06 June 2009 20:12:03 • RTÉ/ Lansdowne exit poll: Fine Gael is biggest party with 30% of the European Parliament vote (and 34% in the local elections). #eu09 #le09 by garymckeown via twitter • @poneill thanks - Mick McLoughlin not running in Dunshaughlin? by Suzy Byrne at 6/6/2009 7:10:01 PM06 June 2009 20:10:01 • mary sheilds FF elected 2nd count cork sw by PJ Coogan • The difference in the council websites is irritatin!!? Some have count figures, some don't even seem to know there's an election on! #le09 by athtrasna via twitter • Enda Kenny to table a motion of no confidence in government url.ie #LE09 by irishelection via twitter at 6/6/2009 7:05:23 PM06 June 2009 20:05:23 • Pat the Cope Gallagher: "Paschal's ()votes will be important to me" #le09 by EmilyTully via twitter

65 • @brettmirl cheers! Think FG will get Brennan, Connery and Kavanagh in? #le09 by philipmurphy via twitter • Woohoo! Clare Daly got in! Fair Play to her 3192 first preferences... Wowzers #le09 by YouthNovel via twitter • New blog post: North East recount abandoned bit.ly by corkpolitics via twitter at 6/6/2009 7:03:43 PM06 June 2009 20:03:43 • Enda Kenny says the election results show that the days of Fianna Fáil dominance are over by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/6/2009 7:03:23 PM06 June 2009 20:03:23 • New blog post: Creed honoured with win bit.ly by corkpolitics via twitter at 6/6/2009 7:02:23 PM06 June 2009 20:02:23 • Fine Gael leader Enda Kenny says he will move a motion of no confidence in the Government when the Dáil meets on Tuesday by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/6/2009 7:02:03 PM06 June 2009 20:02:03 • Pat the Cope Gallagher: "Paschal's (Mooney)votes will be important to me" #le09 by EmilyTully via twitter at 6/6/2009 7:00:23 PM06 June 2009 20:00:23 • @denisefay Seems there are no counts in for Louth. Just checked RTE site. #le09 by irlef2009 via twitter • Pat the Cope Gallagher: "Its been a bad day for FF - we expected that" #le09 by EmilyTully via twitter at 6/6/2009 6:58:43 PM06 June 2009 19:58:43 • In a bizzarre tactical error, Enda Kenny announces a motion of no confidence in the taoiseach. Way to kill the story by Tuesday. #le09 by krayZpaving via twitter • In a bizzarre tactical error, Enda Kenny announces a motion of no confidence in the taoiseach. Way to kill the story by Tuesday. #le09 by krayZpaving via twitter at 6/6/2009 6:58:23 PM06 June 2009 19:58:23 • @brettmirl how's it looking for FG and FF in Ballyragget? #le09 by philipmurphy via twitter • And so begins the recount in Dundrum. #le09 by eoinwilson via twitter • Looks like we'll have no FF in Fingal Balbriggan #le09 by irlef2009 via twitter • Tis on rte, just slightly hidden bit.ly #le09 by eoinpurcell via twitter • ~ @Bazalini Dublin city returning officer seems less technically aware than his colleagues in Sligo, Fingal, South Dublin Co. Council etc. by Suzy Byrne at 6/6/2009 8:02:21 PM06 June 2009 21:02:21 • Anyone got a link to the breakdown on the Dublin Central distribuitions. Nothing on RTE by Bazalini • @aoifecarroll He will be, but the count here isn't until tmrw. That's based on tally figures, which are usually very good here #le09 by damienblake via twitter • I think there is a string chance that Paschal Donoghue my actually retain the runner up spot in DC though it'd be a close thing #le09 by eoinpurcell via twitter • New blog post: Kelly and Burton elected bit.ly by corkpolitics via twitter at 6/6/2009 8:00:24 PM06 June 2009 21:00:24 • Fine Gael to table motion of no confidence in Government: Fine Gael are to propose a

66 motion of no confidence in .. short.ie by breakingnewsie via twitter • @Jennyjeffer - hi to Stevie... by Suzy Byrne at 6/6/2009 7:58:22 PM06 June 2009 20:58:22 • Audio added to limerick blogger. Interview Jan O'Sullivan and City North Count 1 result #le09 by squidlimerick via twitter • rumours abound that FF are to finally start pronouncing the fail in their name correctly. #le09 by politicalthicko via twitter • Wendy = Ian is fighting for last seat was last I heard - between him and his running mate? by Suzy Byrne at 6/6/2009 7:57:21 PM06 June 2009 20:57:21 • Frank McBrearty Jr elected for Lab in Donegal! #Le09 by aoifecarroll via twitter at 6/6/2009 7:55:23 PM06 June 2009 20:55:23 • New blog post: Forde , McGrath and Lombard elected bit.ly by corkpolitics via twitter at 6/6/2009 7:54:43 PM06 June 2009 20:54:43 • #le09 would you believe Malahide Howth ward has not declared a 1st count 12 hrs after starting. I will have 1032fpv when they do call it by BrianGreene via twitter at 6/6/2009 7:54:23 PM06 June 2009 20:54:23 • Johnny 'Porridge' O COnnor not looking good for his Kerry Co Co seat in Killorglin. Losing to running mate www.irishtimes.com by cianflah at 6/6/2009 7:50:36 PM06 June 2009 20:50:36 • Boxer Moran elected in Ath wid 1771, quota: 1505; his surplus being distrib now. Lookin gd: J Whelan M Cooney F Keena #LE09 by WHExaminer via twitter • Fine Gael director on Highland Radio talking recount for the Town Council. counts taking place tomorrow. #le09 by damienblake via twitter • Limerick City North Hourigan (FG) Elected #le09 by squidlimerick via twitter • Clonakilty's Jim Daly Fine Gael, returning County Councillor, elected in first count. Wonder where the transfers r going. Great game. by ann_donnelly via twitter • Looks like there will be a full recount in Limerick City South #le09 by squidlimerick via twitter • Maria Parodi and Felix Manning look set to grab two seats in South East Inner City - all updates from Tallaght Echo #le09 by thusspakeblixa via twitter • @ray #le09 Meath Duns Tally 1.Fitzgerald Ind 2359 2. Killian FF 2041 3. Doh|erty FG 1625 4. Bonner Ind 1534 5. Leonard FF 1052 6. O'Connor FG 1043c by Suzy Byrne at 6/6/2009 7:46:02 PM06 June 2009 20:46:02 • Ballyfermot/Drimnagh-Vincent Jackson(IND), Louise Minihan(SF) and Philip Nolan (FG) in battle for last 2 seats. Jackson & Minihan lead #le09 by thusspakeblixa via twitter • Fine Gael vote in Letterkenny Town Council up by approx 40% to 2.5 quotas - likely to go from 1 seat to .... 1 seat. #le09 by damienblake via twitter • Dublin Central FG candidate Paschal Donohoe is on 7,412 and Ivana Bacik is on 5,774, both

67 trailing Maureen O’Sullivan by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/6/2009 7:44:23 PM06 June 2009 20:44:23 • New blog post: Hegarty elected in East Cork bit.ly by corkpolitics via twitter at 6/6/2009 7:44:23 PM06 June 2009 20:44:23 • #le09 Meath Duns Tally 1.Fitzgerald Ind 2359 2. Killian FF 2041 3. Doherty FG 1625 4. Bonner Ind 1534 5. Leonard FF 1052 6. O'Connor FG 1043 by PaulJMcMahon via twitter • BBC coverage of election: bit.ly Nice pics of count and of Dublin south ballot paper with lee no 1 #le09 by deebdublin via twitter • Tom Kivlehan eliminated in Ballybrack #le09 by eoinwilson via twitter • @barratree It's raining down here in Skerries! Snowing up in Balbriggan? Typical June weather! ;-)#le09 by irlef2009 via twitter • @barratree It's raining down here in Skerries! Snowing up in Balbriggan? Typical June weather! ;-)#le09 by irlef2009 via twitter • Maureen O'Sullivan (IND) is the front runner in Dublin Central with 9,352 votes - she's expected to benefit substantially from SF transfers by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/6/2009 7:40:23 PM06 June 2009 20:40:23 • Why have FG made the obvious schoolboy error of tabling a no confidence motion? Way to give FF back the power by aoifecarroll via twitter at 6/6/2009 7:40:03 PM06 June 2009 20:40:03 • is it just me or have the ex-PDs done well today? #le09 by athtrasna via twitter • Sein Féin candidate in Dublin Central Christy Burke has been eliminated and his 4,420 votes are now being distributed by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/6/2009 7:38:23 PM06 June 2009 20:38:23 • cool, thanks by aoifac • Full exit poll on the RTE site on PDF www.rte.ie by cianflah at 6/6/2009 7:36:33 PM06 June 2009 20:36:33 • @johnmayo - certainly not Irish Times. Most disappointing coverage, they just shouldn't have bothered. by aoifac • @NeoLiberalScum congratulations and hope you are getting fed! by Suzy Byrne at 6/6/2009 7:36:21 PM06 June 2009 20:36:21 • I'm tired, hungry, feel like I'm coming down with flu and absolutely bolloxed. That is the result of a well run election. (Plus some elected reps) by NeoLiberalScum • #le09 what is the best site to follow local elections ie following transfers. rte not doing it for me by johnmayo via twitter • 10 people sorting votes using pigeon holes is a lot more interesting to watch than an e-vote #le09 by keithnolan via twitter • There is another recount, this time in Ballina MCC area. Gerry Ginty is 19 votes clear of FF's Michael Loftus for the last seat. Weir in 4th

68 by themayonews via twitter at 6/6/2009 7:32:43 PM06 June 2009 20:32:43 • Just shows you: your vote counts! VIA @themayonews: Recount in Castlebar, only three votes seperate FF and Labour by finkeegan via twitter • Crumlin/Kimmage result: Eric Byrne (Lab), Joan Collins (PbP), Henry Upton (Lab) and Ruairi McGinley (FG) #LE09 by thusspakeblixa via twitter • Congratulations to Eddie Ryan from Galbally for getting elected to Limerick County Council #le09 by pathfinderpat via twitter • RTE are a disgrace. Not one mention of all the @labour gains. #Le09 by aoifecarroll via twitter • RTE poll, 37% want neither cowen or kenny as next taoiseach. Proof we need a "none of the above" on the ballot papers #le09 by Johnp63 via twitter • @SDDesign Higgins has said he will also contest the next general election and co-opt his Euro seat to a colleague if elected #le09 by Maldini via twitter • RTE are a disgrace. Not one mention of all the @labour gains. #Le09 by aoifecarroll via twitter at 6/6/2009 8:37:23 PM06 June 2009 21:37:23 • New blog post: Michael Martin out of the race bit.ly by corkpolitics via twitter at 6/6/2009 8:36:23 PM06 June 2009 21:36:23 • Any word on Maria Parodi ? by Sarah Brenna • New blog post: Canty elected to Macroom area bit.ly by corkpolitics via twitter at 6/6/2009 8:34:03 PM06 June 2009 21:34:03 • New blog post: Kelleher and Murphy elected in North East bit.ly by corkpolitics via twitter at 6/6/2009 8:31:43 PM06 June 2009 21:31:43 • Rté seem to think there was only Dublin South by election. No mention of @labour historic gains in rural areas. Leitrim, Donegal, etc #le09 by krayZpaving via twitter at 6/6/2009 8:31:43 PM06 June 2009 21:31:43 • Liveblog team watching television online for first time today - far too busy online up to now for telly watching :) by Suzy Byrne at 6/6/2009 8:31:37 PM06 June 2009 21:31:37 • Good to see Martin Miley Jnr get elected. I hope he is not so shy in future that he is a FF councillor by Bazalini • Marren got the least seat in Ballybrack - 2 LAB, 2 FG & 1 PBP. Sitting FF and GN lost out. by Anonymous • Any idea what Donohue is behind MoS by Bazalini • Thans for that info Dick. It's good to get the bigger picture by Justin • castleknock final result, j higgins sp,e loftus fg, peggy hamill lp, m murray ff, elected by lostexpectation • Limerick City South Leddin (Lab) Byrne (FG) Elected #le09 by squidlimerick via twitter • George Lee got more than 27k first preferences- well ahead of the next candidate at 10k...

69 #le09 hurrah!! by chiarraigrrl via twitter • elected, 2nd seat in Blackrock (Dun Laoghaire) so a great result there, FG first two past the post in the ward. by aoifac • Donal Marren got the last seat in Ballybrack - 2 LAB, 2 FG & 1 PBP. Sitting Cllrs to lose out were FF and GN. by aoifac • 26 of 52 seats filled in Dublin City [Lab 11, FG 4, FF 1, SF, 5, PBPA 2, Ind 3] by dickobrien via twitter at 6/6/2009 8:20:03 PM06 June 2009 21:20:03 • Ivana Bacik has been eliminated. Her 6.537 votes will be distributed to the two remaining candidates, Maureen O'Sullivan & Paschal Donohoe by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/6/2009 8:19:23 PM06 June 2009 21:19:23 • Following the 7th count in the Dublin Central bye-election, Independent candidate Maureen O'Sullivan now stands on 11,062 by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/6/2009 8:17:43 PM06 June 2009 21:17:43 • New blog post: Kildare (Athy) Martin Miley Jnr (FF) elected #le09 faduda.ie by faduda via twitter • What about town councils?#le09 by michaelpkelly via twitter • New blog post: Kildare possibly slowed count in country #le09 faduda.ie by faduda via twitter • 9:04 : Basketball Arena: General update Yes Pat, the count is taking that long, longer perhaps!! We're heading into our thirteenth hour, .. by tallaghtecho via twitter at 6/6/2009 8:15:23 PM06 June 2009 21:15:23 • Kingston lab elected in south central. O'halloran fg outpolling the 2 ff candidates. #Le09 by Stephen Spillane via twitter at 6/6/2009 8:11:43 PM06 June 2009 21:11:43 • Rté exit poll in East: McGuinness 25, Childers 20, Aylward 16, Phelan 13. #le09 by krayZpaving via twitter at 6/6/2009 8:11:03 PM06 June 2009 21:11:03 • New blog post: Second count in South East bit.ly by corkpolitics via twitter at 6/6/2009 8:09:03 PM06 June 2009 21:09:03 • New blog post: Walsh eliminated bit.ly by corkpolitics via twitter at 6/6/2009 8:07:03 PM06 June 2009 21:07:03 • In Ballina, Independent candidate Gerry Ginty was elected, but a recount has been called by Fianna Fail's Michael Loftus by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/6/2009 8:06:43 PM06 June 2009 21:06:43 • Cheers P & Suzy.. it's my old ward...now all I need is Fingal to get their finger out! by Ray • Thanks Suzy! by wendylimerick • declan gnaley still only on 10% by lostexpectation • Thanks - dead right its hidden - Thanks for link by Bazalini • RTE says 113 seats have been filled. Does anyone have a party breakdown - including smaller parties - for this figure? by Justin • Suzy - Any news from Fingal count? by John J

70 • Fine Gael's Seamus Weir has taken the 5th seat in the Ballina electoral area. He was elected to Mayo CoCo on the 6th count by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/6/2009 8:05:23 PM06 June 2009 21:05:23 • Labour's Aine Clancy has been elected on the fourth count in Cabra/Glasnevin by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/6/2009 8:04:23 PM06 June 2009 21:04:23 • New blog post: Kingston elected in South Central bit.ly by corkpolitics via twitter at 6/6/2009 8:04:23 PM06 June 2009 21:04:23 • Fine Gael's Gerry Breen and Independent Damian O'Farrell have both been elected on the first count in Clontarf by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/6/2009 8:04:03 PM06 June 2009 21:04:03 • Dublin Central Count www.rte.ie by Suzy Byrne at 6/6/2009 8:03:52 PM06 June 2009 21:03:52 • The man @MannixFlynn is in. #le09 by Mark_Coughlan via twitter at 6/6/2009 8:03:23 PM06 June 2009 21:03:23 • Sinn Féin's Christy Burke has been elected on the second count in North Inner City by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/6/2009 8:03:03 PM06 June 2009 21:03:03 • FG Martin Conway of Ennistymon topped poll + elected in North Clare, Ennistymon.... publican + Independent Eugene MacNamara + Obama looka like been eliminated by PatrickSaint • tks Suzy , so that's Katherine, Mannix and Kevin who's looking like the last seat ? tell me it's Maria please by eamon o'donnell • Maureen O'Sullivan has said she will be a community committed TD who will serve ordinary people by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/6/2009 9:25:03 PM06 June 2009 22:25:03 • Maurice Shorthall, Lab & Mary Hilda Cavanagh, FG elected in Ballyragget LEA KK CoCo #le09 by brettmirl via twitter • Still waiting for first of Co Co counts in Longford! Town council going at snail's pace too. FF still on cards to gain 1 Co councillor #le09 by eoinbannon via twitter • New blog post: Burns out of the running bit.ly by corkpolitics via twitter at 6/6/2009 9:21:23 PM06 June 2009 22:21:23 • bit.ly www.kildarestreet.com #le09 by handelaar via twitter • howhmalahide others JG NP 1814, AP FF 1659, JW SSP 1319, BG SP 1032, DH GP 962, COM SF 638, RK GP 616, EMcK 341, JS NP 237, PJ NP 202 #le09 by lostexpectation via twitter • For anyone interested in how the Westmeath elections are going, follow @WHExaminer for the live results #le09 by keithnolan via twitter • New blog post: McMurry eliminated bit.ly by corkpolitics via twitter at 6/6/2009 9:19:43 PM06 June 2009 22:19:43 • @Eamon - she was elected www.rte.ie by Suzy Byrne at 6/6/2009 9:19:41 PM06 June 2009 22:19:41 • is katherine noone doing well ? by eamon o'donnell

71 • anyone know how Michael Stroke Fahy is doing in South galway/ Loughrea? #le09 by PatrickSaint • @suzybie FF will have three highest pollers in Letterkenny LEA tmrw. This likely to be repeated anywhere else?! #le09 by damienblake via twitter • 10:14 : Basketball Arena: General UpdateHi again Pat, you must be reading our minds...there is rumours circulating that the count may be .. by tallaghtecho via twitter at 6/6/2009 9:14:43 PM06 June 2009 22:14:43 • Back from the Mullingar count - could all do with some tea down there - a long night ahead. Great to finally meet @WHExaminer too ! #le09 by keithnolan via twitter • Dear Lord, I love the 5th 6th and potentially 7th counts! here 'till midnight and sleep tomorrow! Well done the counters! #le09 by Jnisbet via twitter • Kilkenny bucking the national trends, Green candidate Noonan doing very well and should be returned to both Borough and Co Councils #le09 by brettmirl via twitter • I'm watching Count Day Liveblog #le09 on @scribblelive scrbliv.me by irishauthor via twitter • 10:04 : Basketball Arena: RathfarnhamOver and out RDS reporter...enjoy your freedom!No one elected on second Rathfarnham vote, Labour's C.. by tallaghtecho via twitter at 6/6/2009 9:14:23 PM06 June 2009 22:14:23 • Bhreathnach in for Lab in Blackrock, last seat left. Farren only got 936 first prefs, not sure he is even still in the running. May go to former PD now Ind (obviously didn't tell people he used to be PD:) ) by aoifac • Independent Maureen O'Sullivan elected to Dublin Central. by randomirishnews via twitter • Maureen O'Sullivan (Ind) succeeds colleague Tony Gregory in Dublin Central by-election, while George Lee secures Dublin South for Fine Gael. by stratagemni via twitter • Independent candidate Maureen O'Sullivan has been elected in the Dublin Central bye- election by RTE_Elections via twitter • New blog post: Lombard delighted with FG success in Carrigaline bit.ly by corkpolitics via twitter at 6/6/2009 9:10:23 PM06 June 2009 22:10:23 • Latest on Athlone: Boxer Moran's 266 distributed, no-one elected, so now underway is distribution of the 505 votes of Jack Moran Ind #LE09 by WHExaminer via twitter • Joe Malone, FF has been elected on the 2nd count of KK Borough Council. So far 2 FF, 1 FG #le09 by brettmirl via twitter • how's daithi do-little doing , doing little no doubt by eamon o'donnell • Howhth Malahide 1st count. Coyle 3781. Farrell 2739. Maher 2372. O'Call 2256. Power 1659. Guiren 1814. Wolfe 1319. Total poll 22251. Quota 3709 by lostexpectation • Brian Meaney for Greens still on course to hold seat in Ennis West. Breen (IND) and Mulqueen (FG) elected. Other seat will go to McNamara (FF).

72 by SimonHaden • Any tally (not exit poll) news re Ferris down Kerry way would be appreciated? Lab Farren in Blackrock or Lab McDowell in Donaghmede. by Waterfire • O'Sullivan elected in Dublin Central by aoifac • Home. Picked up the Trib and Sindo on the way :) by lexia via twitter at 6/6/2009 9:07:23 PM06 June 2009 22:07:23 • Independent candidate Maureen O'Sullivan has been elected in the Dublin Central bye- election by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/6/2009 9:05:43 PM06 June 2009 22:05:43 • New blog post: Deputy McGrath congratulates his brother on win bit.ly by corkpolitics via twitter at 6/6/2009 8:59:23 PM06 June 2009 21:59:23 • The full RTÉ/Sunday Independent Exit Poll is available on the RTÉ elections website. Click tinyurl.com to view by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/6/2009 8:53:23 PM06 June 2009 21:53:23 • New blog post: Connolly eliminated bit.ly by corkpolitics via twitter at 6/6/2009 8:51:03 PM06 June 2009 21:51:03 • New blog post: Ahern elected in Cork South West bit.ly by corkpolitics via twitter at 6/6/2009 8:40:43 PM06 June 2009 21:40:43 • @RTE_Elections I'm with @ireland - it's a good idea to use #hashtags, in this case #le09 - that way more people will see your tweets. by DaraghLally via twitter • RT @aoifecarroll: RTE are a disgrace. Not one mention of all the @labour gains. #Le09 by krayZpaving via twitter at 6/6/2009 8:38:43 PM06 June 2009 21:38:43 • michael ahern elected cork sw by PJ Coogan • @RTE_Elections I'm with @ireland - it's a good idea to use #hashtags, in this case #le09 - that way more people will see your tweets. by DaraghLally via twitter • 55% of people in an exit poll want a general election this year, according to RTE, with 35% wanting Enda Kenny as Taoiseach. #le09 by chiarraigrrl via twitter • Rod not elected on sixth count in castleknock. Murray gets it. Politics not meritocracy. Over and Out. #le09 #fb by barratree via twitter • Ballyfermot/Drimnagh FINAL RESULT- Conaghan (Lab), Smith (PbP), Jackson (Ind), Minihan (SF) #le09 by thusspakeblixa via twitter • tks Suzy by eamon o'donnell • Greens call recount in Bray Town Council West - 1 FF and 1 FG and 1 SF elected - between 2 Labour and Green for last seat. by Suzy Byrne at 6/6/2009 10:04:30 PM06 June 2009 23:04:30 • Clarification regarding Westport Town Council: It was Fianna Fail's Brendan Mulroy who took the last seat, with Labour's Keith Martin in ... by themayonews via twitter at 6/6/2009 10:03:23 PM06 June 2009 23:03:23 • Frustrated that RTE's Dublin SE page says only one seat's been filled, while overall site says

73 they all are. Which is correct? #le09 by janeruffino via twitter • New blog post: MacIntyre eliminated bit.ly by corkpolitics via twitter at 6/6/2009 10:01:03 PM06 June 2009 23:01:03 • Searched Twitter for #le09: tinyurl.com by tommycooney via twitter • Spring and Ferris both elected to Kerry Co Co fpr Tralee on first count (yup were still only on first count) adjourned till tomorrow by cianflah at 6/6/2009 10:00:43 PM06 June 2009 23:00:43 • Eamon - see this - trusted source confirms election of Noone and Parodi twitter.com by Suzy Byrne at 6/6/2009 10:00:34 PM06 June 2009 23:00:34 • hi Suzy any update on SEIC ? by eamon o'donnell • South Dublin Co. Council Count Results are available (including transfers!) www.southdublin.ie by Suzy Byrne at 6/6/2009 9:58:07 PM06 June 2009 22:58:07 • Cllr Mick Duff elected. Gonna be right to the wire for us #le09 by dlooney via twitter • #le09 SligoCoCo: Sligo/Strandhill (7):Bree (IND), Healy McGowan (FF), Henry (FG), McGarry (LAB), McLoughlin (FG), McManus (SF), O'Grady(FF) by stevenconlon via twitter • mullingar town council rashid butt elim. #LE09 by WHExaminer via twitter • Limerick City North : no one elected in 4 . Natt Larkin (Ind) eliminated #le09 by squidlimerick via twitter • Kilbeggan Coghill elim; Athlone, Lisa Bourke elim; Mgar Towm Council Higgins elim; Mgar East, Leonard elected; West Casey elim. #LE09 by WHExaminer via twitter • Wicklow results including Town Councils indytech-dev4.com by Suzy Byrne at 6/6/2009 9:48:25 PM06 June 2009 22:48:25

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74 by Suzy Byrne at 6/6/2009 9:46:40 PM06 June 2009 22:46:40 • New blog post: Barry tops the poll in North Central bit.ly by corkpolitics via twitter at 6/6/2009 9:43:43 PM06 June 2009 22:43:43 • New blog post: Mulvihill elected to Midleton area bit.ly by corkpolitics via twitter at 6/6/2009 9:43:23 PM06 June 2009 22:43:23 • New blog post: Kildare (Celbridge) second count results #le09 faduda.ie by faduda via twitter • Meabh Cody just eliminated on fourth count #le09 by eoinwilson via twitter • New blog post: Second Carrigaline count fails to elect a candidate bit.ly by corkpolitics via twitter at 6/6/2009 9:40:03 PM06 June 2009 22:40:03 • In Dublin NIC, what happens to O'Sullivans seat now that she has won the Central by- election? #le09 by Elrobo via twitter • New blog post: Heydon (FG) elected on fourth count (Kildare / Athy) #le09 faduda.ie by faduda via twitter • Miriam Lords' election awards bit.ly #le09 by Suzy Byrne via twitter • Neal Richmond FG now in Glencullen - Sandyford by aoifac • New blog post: Brosnan elected, Coughlan eliminated bit.ly by corkpolitics via twitter at 6/6/2009 9:37:43 PM06 June 2009 22:37:43 • Trying to write something for @irishelection but I'm fecking knackered. 50 words in. by Mark_Coughlan via twitter at 6/6/2009 9:37:43 PM06 June 2009 22:37:43 • @ryano according to bit.ly 3 down O'Sullivan IND, Costello LAB & Burke SF, 3 more seats up for grabs. #le09 by Elrobo via twitter • Fergus Byrne (SF) and Stephen O'Connell (FF) eliminated from Fingal-Balbriggan. Byrne on 3rd count and O'Connell on 4th. #le09 by Maldini via twitter • Mick barry (soc) tops poll in cork north central #le09 by Stephen Spillane via twitter at 6/6/2009 9:33:43 PM06 June 2009 22:33:43 • Anyone know the latest on Dublin North Inner City? #le09 by ryano via twitter • New blog post: O' Grady eliminated bit.ly by corkpolitics via twitter at 6/6/2009 9:33:23 PM06 June 2009 22:33:23 • Final seat in the SWIC anyone? by Iceman • New blog post: Berminingham makes it bit.ly by corkpolitics via twitter at 6/6/2009 9:32:44 PM06 June 2009 22:32:44 • Facebook candidate Emma Kiernan has been elected to Newbridge Town Council #le09 by faduda via twitter • Ennis East and West shuffling on. FF losing seats in both EA s. bit.ly #le09 by machinenation via twitter • Limerick City North Count 3 Pat McCarthy (ind) eliminated. No one has been elected #le09 by squidlimerick via twitter • @iceman www.rte.ie by Suzy Byrne at 6/6/2009 9:32:29 PM06 June 2009 22:32:29

75 • Obama comment on previous quote refered to canditate's style, material + campaign style and not meant in anyway racial! by PatrickSaint • That's Kilkenny by brenflakes • Second count: distributions of McGuinness's surplus of 604

Malcolm Noonan +26 = 636 John Coonan +84 = 652 Joe Malone +131 = 695 ELECTED Betty Manning + 26 = 536 Marie Fitzpatrick + 35 = 511 +27 = 501 David Fitzgerald +14 = 444 Paul Cuddihy + 10 = 430 Sean O hArgain +9 = 366 Mick Greene +5 = 349 Jimmy Leahy +18 =362 Joe Reidy +99 = 418 Frank Kavanagh +17 = 289 Anna Michalska +58 = 291 Darren Murphy +8 =221 Sean Butler +10 = 190 Eugene McGuinness +24 = 200 Noel Frawley +2 = 109 Roger O'Reilly +1 = 27 by brenflakes • @RTE_Elections It would be hard for him to see it, alright. :) by lexia via twitter at 6/6/2009 9:30:43 PM06 June 2009 22:30:43 • Eamon - rte website has changed again - am looking for verfication elsewhere. Will be back to you by Suzy Byrne at 6/6/2009 9:28:16 PM06 June 2009 22:28:16 • Maureen O’Sullivan said it was sad Tony Gregory was not here to see her victory, but she said he would have a wry look on his face by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/6/2009 9:26:23 PM06 June 2009 22:26:23 • #le09 if rte is to be believed they are still on the 1st count in many of the wards in the dublin city council.....arrggghhh by keatingciara via twitter • Many thanks to everyone for their input today from around the country - we'll be running the liveblog again tomorrow to cover the European Parliament Counts (and for a while yet tonight!) by Suzy Byrne at 6/6/2009 10:26:20 PM06 June 2009 23:26:20 • New blog post: Cork South West – Final Result bit.ly by corkpolitics via twitter at 6/6/2009 10:25:43 PM06 June 2009 23:25:43 • Award-winning Cork City website doing its usual sterling job with election updates, I see. Apparently there's to be an election soon. #le09 by handelaar via twitter • Tom Joyce (FG) & Tom Murphy (FF) in Glencullen. So far Murphy is FF's ONLY elected Cllr in DLRCoCo. 9 seats left to fill.

76 by aoifac • Wicklow County Count - spoilt votes now being shown to candidates, 1st count is getting a little nearer.... by skearon via twitter • Any Loughrea/South Galway results? by PatrickSaint • @patricksaint It's not FF who are surrounded in North Clare it's us who live here ! Nagle was one of those who hid FF name on his posters. by SimonHaden • Wicklow County Count - spoilt votes now being shown to candidates, 1st count is getting a little nearer.... by skearon via twitter • Boyhan in Blackrock - IND formally PD. IND & FG win, FF &GP lose. by aoifac • New blog post: Fleming elected in Blarney bit.ly by corkpolitics via twitter at 6/6/2009 10:20:03 PM06 June 2009 23:20:03 • RTE seem behind the curve...twitter + bloggers on the ball by PatrickSaint • New blog post: Count five in Macroom bit.ly by corkpolitics via twitter at 6/6/2009 10:17:03 PM06 June 2009 23:17:03 • @irlef2009 by the way www.fingalcoco.ie has an election area that seems to update quicker than RTE #le09 by Maldini via twitter • How many councillors will the Greens end up with ? So far probables are Deary (Louth); Meaney (Clare); Noonan (Kilkenny); Corr (Fingal). Any news from O'Brolchain in Galway City ? by SimonHaden • 11:09 : Basketball Arena: Tallaght South Hot!RE- COUNT for Tallaght South due to 15 votes in it between Fianna Fail's John Hannon and Fin.. by tallaghtecho via twitter at 6/6/2009 10:15:03 PM06 June 2009 23:15:03 • New blog post: Dennehy loses seat bit.ly by corkpolitics via twitter at 6/6/2009 10:14:43 PM06 June 2009 23:14:43 • 10:45 : Basketball Arena: Tallaght Central FIRST candidate elected in Tallaght Central, Labour's Mick Duff. The Tymon North community wor.. by tallaghtecho via twitter at 6/6/2009 10:14:43 PM06 June 2009 23:14:43 • Fourteen hours later and the count continues @ DLRCC count centre. Feighery and Corish hanging in there, just! #fb #le09 by syzygial via twitter • Townsend first past the post in Muine Bheag election url.ie #le09 by swearimnotpaul via twitter • Labour rule in SEIC, daithi do-little is out by Cliona Ryan • Thanks Ennistymon — I was hoping she'd do it...Eugene didn't help either...had the impression that FF are 'surrounded' there...was surprised Nagle made it by PatrickSaint • New blog post: Minister O' Keeffe says FF expected to take a hit bit.ly by corkpolitics via twitter at 6/6/2009 10:13:23 PM06 June 2009 23:13:23 • Clarification regarding Westport Town Council: It was Fianna Fail's Brendan Mulroy who took the last seat, with Labour's Keith Martin in ...

77 by themayonews via twitter • South west count finished. 2 Fg, 2 lab, 1 ff, 1sf dennehy looses seat #le09 by Stephen Spillane via twitter at 6/6/2009 10:11:43 PM06 June 2009 23:11:43 • @patricksaint Ann Marie Flanagan (ENNISTYMON) increased her vote slightly to 757. But entrance of young new FF female candidate and mopping up of retired IND Laffertys votes by FG Conway kept her out of the running. by SimonHaden • we'll have a long hot summer (hopefully) and an autumn election...chaos for a while...see Ireland: Boom, Burst…Revolution? —http://is.gd/QO8X by PatrickSaint • henry cremin SF elected cork SW... fergal dennehy FF goned by PJ Coogan • Aodhain O'Riordain of Labour has been elected in Clontarf and Independent Ciaran Perry has taken a seat in Cabra/Glasnevin by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/6/2009 10:09:03 PM06 June 2009 23:09:03 • Paddy Bourke of Fine Gael has been elected in Artane/ Whitehall by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/6/2009 10:08:43 PM06 June 2009 23:08:43 • @RTE_Elections Andrew Montague is a Labour Party Candidate #le09 by Suzy Byrne via twitter • Forde, McGrath & Lombard elected. Looks like Collins then Desmond for the next 2. Anyones guess for the last seat! url.ie #le09 by darran via twitter • Maria Parodi of Labour and Independent Mannix Flynn have taken seats in the South East Inner City as has Fine Gael's by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/6/2009 10:08:23 PM06 June 2009 23:08:23 • #le09 Looking at Limk South voting.. FG and Lab looking good by AislingK7 via twitter • Thanks to Suzy Byrne and @niamhvus I got some clarity: Mannix, Parodi and Humphreys all elected. Regret not making it to RDS now. #le09 by janeruffino via twitter • Will we soon have a general election folks by Dublin 12 • How did Flanagan do in Ennistymon? by PatrickSaint • Clare Byrne of Fine Gael has been elected in the South West Inner City as has Sinn Féin's Criona Ni Dhalaigh by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/6/2009 10:07:43 PM06 June 2009 23:07:43 • Roscommon Co. Co. - counts are projected to go on until 3am in the morning - just 4 out of 26 seats have been filled by lexia via twitter at 6/6/2009 10:07:23 PM06 June 2009 23:07:23 • Independent Vincent Jackson has taken a seat in Ballyfermot/Drimnagh and Louise Minihan has taken a seat there for Sinn Féin by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/6/2009 10:07:23 PM06 June 2009 23:07:23 • Andrew Montague of Fine Gael has been elected on the fourth count in Artane / Whitehall by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/6/2009 10:06:23 PM06 June 2009 23:06:23 • New blog post: Crowley eliminated bit.ly by corkpolitics via twitter at 6/6/2009 10:05:43 PM06 June 2009 23:05:43 • Athlone: Kieran Molloy eliminated, 4th count, 864 votes for distribution. Mullingar West Frank McIntyre elim #LE09

78 by WHExaminer via twitter • Audio City East Count Six has been added to Limerickblogger.ie #le09 by squidlimerick via twitter • Ennistymon final result Hillery, Nagle & Kelly (all FF); Conway & Arkins (all FG). FF 54.7% of vote !!! Are they all asleep in North Clare ? by SimonHaden • What a day. Gutted and so proud at the same time. Ended up with 10,198 votes. by Paschald via twitter at 6/6/2009 11:07:03 PM12:07 AM yesterday • @Mark_Coughlan - Euro count starts tomorrow am - results not announced til 9pm when voting finishes across Europe #le09 by athtrasna via twitter • @Mark_Coughlan count begins at 9am - first count not allowed to be announced until 9 pm #le09 by Suzy Byrne via twitter • New blog post: Nobody elected on third Carrigaline count bit.ly by corkpolitics via twitter at 6/6/2009 11:05:23 PM12:05 AM yesterday • RT @mannixflynn: Thanks for pressing the buzzer, i'm in x #le09 by TheEmergency via twitter • Drogheda Borough Council Frank Gallagher SP looking good for seat on COUNT 7 url.ie by BrianGreene via twitter at 6/6/2009 11:03:43 PM12:03 AM yesterday • Break in Rosfm coverage with Diana Ross' "Chain Reaction". Gift. by lexia via twitter at 6/6/2009 11:03:23 PM12:03 AM yesterday • The count for the Euro elections only STARTS tomorrow right? As in nothing has been counted as of yet in Ireland? Right? #le09 by Mark_Coughlan via twitter at 6/6/2009 11:03:03 PM12:03 AM yesterday • Joe Higgins, Clare Daly, Ruth Coppinger top the poll for SP in Fingal. #le09 Terry Kelleher elected to Balbriggan Town Council by BrianGreene via twitter at 6/6/2009 11:02:23 PM12:02 AM yesterday • Mick the Quill has been eliminated in the City North after Count 7 #le09 by squidlimerick via twitter • Fg's neville held the seat from lab's buckey in bandon #le09 by Stephen Spillane via twitter • about to be elected for FG for the second seat. We are looking good for seat 5 by dlooney via twitter • according to RTE exit poll 81% dissatisfied with how country being run, 55% want general election this year. by PatrickSaint • @CiaranCuffe Sorry your candidate didn't do well in Cork County Council Skibbereen district. Not enough exposure for party here #LE09 by ann_donnelly via twitter • What is happening in Pembroke-Rathmines? #le09 by boredsahm via twitter • RT @CiaratnCuffe We're calling this a "crisitunity" here in Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown #LE09 by sharoncasey via twitter edited by Simon McGarr • Kilmallock Count 8 Creehan (FF) Eliminated #le09 by squidlimerick via twitter • brettmirl, dunshaughlin tally is a few hours old but source was firm on its reliability. bad

79 showing for McLaughlin (lab) stood out. by P O'Neill • New blog post: Coughlan and Moynihan elected in Macroom bit.ly by corkpolitics via twitter at 6/6/2009 10:55:03 PM06 June 2009 23:55:03 • Kilbeggan: Arthur, FG, elected, and COrcoran, Lab, without reaching quota. Kilbeggan completel. #LE09 by WHExaminer via twitter • @Fergal Sincerity: once you can fake that, you've got it made :-) #le09 by irlef2009 via twitter • New blog post: Linehan-Foley out of Midleton race bit.ly by corkpolitics via twitter at 6/6/2009 10:52:03 PM06 June 2009 23:52:03 • RT @CiaranCuffe We're calling this a "crisitunity" here in Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown #LE09 by syzygial via twitter • Brian Meaney (Green) RE-Elected for Clare County Council (Ennis West) even though electoral area was split in two. Congratulations Brian ! by SimonHaden • New blog post: Gallagher eliminated bit.ly by corkpolitics via twitter at 6/6/2009 10:49:43 PM06 June 2009 23:49:43 • Betty Doran ! Thats another EX-GREEN councillor thats lost their seat (Bronwen Maher) by SimonHaden • bit.ly Tallies are very high for Ratoath candidates. Are all boxes open? #le09 by brettmirl via twitter • Larry Dunne, FG, eliminated in Fingal Balbriggan. That might do it for Skerries candidate, Tom O'Leary, of FG. bit.ly #le09 by irlef2009 via twitter • @CiaranCuffe Elsewhere they're calling it an electoral disaster due to coalition with an inept and corrupt party. #LE09 by leotraynor via twitter • Hugely impressed by Highland Radio and Roscommon's Rosfm by Alexia Golez at 6/6/2009 10:46:28 PM06 June 2009 23:46:28 • Betty Doran elim in 7th count Mgar West #LE09 by WHExaminer via twitter • Uh Oh. George Lee says he's "humbled". I've always thought that only the pathalogically insincere claim to be humbled by success #le09 by Fergal via twitter • Wonder where RTE got all that attendance and other information for Euro MPs? Here: Your MEPs : By country/region ow.ly #le09 by irlef2009 via twitter • Betty Doran elim in 7th count Mgar West #LE09 by WHExaminer via twitter • Frankie Keena elected in Athlone. Surplus of 98 to be distributed. #LE09 by WHExaminer via twitter • Tubbercurry #LE09 Colleary, FF 754; Fleming FG 748; Gormley Ind 2,117; Lundy FF 956; McCarrick Ind 344; Murray FG 879 bit.ly by marloft via twitter • New blog post: Cork North East – Final Result bit.ly by corkpolitics via twitter at 6/6/2009 10:33:43 PM06 June 2009 23:33:43 • Tally NW: Harkin 85k; Higgins 79k; Gallagher 75k; Ganley 67k; McLoughlin 45k Mooney

80 43k O'Reilly 37k O'Keeffe 25k #LE09 bit.ly by marloft via twitter • Ennis west 4 seats filled - Ind FF FG GP - Meaney GP elected for his work rate bit.ly #le09 Breen elected as thorn in side by machinenation via twitter • Meath counts very slow; collected tallies for Trim and Dunshaughlin here tinyurl.com by P O'Neill edited by Christine Bohan • Fingal County Council have a live link to there election count, leave it run and you can catch updates from returning officers on counts. They are also updating there website on counts also. well done Fingal.:-) www.fingalcoco.public-i.tv by John • New blog post: Re-count in Bandon Electoral Area bit.ly by corkpolitics via twitter at 6/6/2009 10:32:43 PM06 June 2009 23:32:43 • New blog post: Daly (FG) elected on 5th count in Kildare (Athy) #le09 faduda.ie by faduda via twitter • New blog post: Tynan elected bit.ly by corkpolitics via twitter at 6/6/2009 10:29:43 PM06 June 2009 23:29:43 • Mgar East Georgina Bagnall elim; Kilbeggan Paul Daly elected, Mullingar Town Council Corrigan eliminated; Mgar West, elim #LE09 by WHExaminer via twitter • Mullingar West completed: In are Penrose Lab, Troy FF Cornally Lab, Cooney FG, and Gynn. Mullingar East: McLoughlin elim #LE09 by WHExaminer via twitter • #le09 sligo/Drumcliffe CoCo FINAL (6 seat): Cawley (LAB), Leonard (FG), Barry (FF), Devins (FF), Keaney (FF), Lyons (FG)....1 FF casualty by stevenconlon via twitter • I found there was a firehose approach to #le09 live count twittering online and on national radio today, ended up reverting to local radio. by miguelpdl via twitter • @abigailrieley Dublin North Inner City Count result #le09 bit.ly by Suzy Byrne via twitter • @suzybie jayzuz didnt realise that ICP had out-polled Malachy Steensen - that's a dam shame. by Mark_Coughlan via twitter at 6/6/2009 11:33:43 PM12:33 AM yesterday • Labour's John Mulvihill Snr has been elected to Cork County Council after the third count in Midleton by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/6/2009 11:33:03 PM12:33 AM yesterday • Fingal-Balbriggan - If Murray (FF) does not get in, looks like both Byrne (Lab) and Corr (GP) will make it. #le09 by irlef2009 via twitter • Does anyone know if Tom Stafford (FF) got in with the Dub Central local poll? #le09 by abigailrieley via twitter • If Murray (FF) gets in, looks like others will be O'Leary (FG), O'Connor (Ind), and a fight between Byrne (Lab) and Corr (GP). Agree? #le09 by irlef2009 via twitter • @suzybie Liveblog really coming into its own now. Results are coming in, nobody else is covering them. #le09 by Fergal via twitter

81 • 6 seats left to fill in DLRCOCO - 4 in Dun Laoghaire & 2 in Dundrum. So far FG 10, LAB 6PBP 2, IND 2 & FF 2 by aoifac edited by Simon McGarr • FF have a multi-headache in the Dáil constituency of Dublin Mid West. In the Clondalkin end, (1) they lost a sitting councillor and the councillor who was elected (on the last count) is a vocal critic of (2a) the sitting FF TD (and juvenile minister) John Curran and (2b) party HQ. In the north end of the consitiuency, Lucan, they are heading to having no councillor (again). by Essekane edited by Suzy Byrne • @AllanCavanagh Didnt know that, I've heard little from Euros. Surprised though, thought he would getting more rural votes than townish. by Mark_Coughlan via twitter at 6/6/2009 11:29:23 PM12:29 AM yesterday • Patrick - No its Clare County Council. Dont have Ennis Town Council result but probably only 1 FF seat there out of 9 so also a loss. No idea of Killaloe count. by SimonHaden • New blog post: McGinley (Lab) elected in Kildare (Celbridge) third count #le09 faduda.ie by faduda via twitter • Latest Count in City North No one elected . Tina O'Gorman (Ind) eliminated #le09 by squidlimerick via twitter • Fine Gael’s Catherine McLoughlin has been elected to South Riding County Council after the fifth count in Cashel by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/6/2009 11:28:23 PM12:28 AM yesterday • New blog post: Two eliminated in South Central bit.ly by corkpolitics via twitter at 6/6/2009 11:28:23 PM12:28 AM yesterday • @damienblake So those sources might be right? Ganely will be in with a shot? He's only at 10% acc to Exit poll with Cope at 21%/top... by Mark_Coughlan via twitter at 6/6/2009 11:28:23 PM12:28 AM yesterday • Spoiled vote figures in Sth Roscommon (Athlone) were under serious scrutiny. Two sitting Cllrs were watching the votes under scrutiny (some 300) very, very closely. Rosfm is not reporting which Cllrs these were, but it turned out that only 74 votes were spoiled. by Alexia Golez at 6/6/2009 11:27:11 PM12:27 AM yesterday • at 00.24 counts are still being updated from everywhere on the liveblog bit.ly by Suzy Byrne via twitter • @corkpolitics Any update on Kanturk? #le09 by athtrasna via twitter • 2nd Count - Sth Roscommon (Athlone) 's (IND) Surplus of 319 votes dispersed. 1144 - Quota. Trevor Finneran (FF) +20 (676) / Anthony Geraghty (FF) +33 (485) / Dermot Kelly (FG) +67 (622) / Jim Kenny (IND) +65 (1072) / Alma Keogh (SF) +31 (393) / John Keogh (FF) +39 (744) / Paddy Kilduff (FF) +36 (711 ) / Ollie Moore (FG) +38 (870) by Alexia Golez at 6/6/2009 11:24:02 PM12:24 AM yesterday • #le09 all very tight in Fingal-Balbriggan. Transfers from party-mate make Murray a potential FF gain. Not many of those around today. by Maldini via twitter • several sources say The Cope was struggling to get non-Donegal votes, Harkin was looking good and Higgins was in. So it was Gan vs Cope. WTF by Mark_Coughlan via twitter at 6/6/2009 11:23:03 PM12:23 AM yesterday • New blog post: Coughlan says government need to give more funding to council bit.ly by corkpolitics via twitter at 6/6/2009 11:21:23 PM12:21 AM yesterday • New blog post: Counhiahn gone bit.ly

82 by corkpolitics via twitter at 6/6/2009 11:20:23 PM12:20 AM yesterday • Mary Bohan and Francis Gilmartin (both Fianna Fáil) have been elected to Leitrim County Council after the fifth count in Dromahair by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/6/2009 11:19:43 PM12:19 AM yesterday • 27% of Libertas voters would vote Yes to Lisbon 2... WTF, according to Lansdowne Stats on today's exit poll. by Mark_Coughlan via twitter at 6/6/2009 11:18:03 PM12:18 AM yesterday • Mid Roscommon Second Count:

LEYDEN, Orla FF 1012 Elected

Paula Mc Namara's surplus now been distributed.

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Athlone (Roscommon) Count 1:

Tony Ward IND and John Naughton FG both elected on count 1

Tony Ward's Surplus now been distributed.

------Stll awaiting vote counts for Strokestown, Castlerea & Boyle. by cianflah at 6/6/2009 11:17:53 PM12:17 AM yesterday • 2nd Count for Roscommon (Athlone) coming soon.. Returning officer about speak. Jimmy Kenny (IND - former FF) is expected to do well. Tony Ward's (IND) surplus will be dispersed. by Alexia Golez at 6/6/2009 11:17:01 PM12:17 AM yesterday • Simon— I assume that's Ennis Town council...how're they doing in Killaloe ED? Hear FG topped the poll by PatrickSaint • @PJCoogan thanks so much for all your updates today by Suzy Byrne at 6/6/2009 11:15:56 PM12:15 AM yesterday • FF will only have 6 seats on new cork city council.. down from ten by PJ Coogan • Banko (FF) eliminated in City South #le09 by squidlimerick via twitter • 0:12 : Basketball Arena: Lucan updateSixth count is in and still no further seats filled.Guss O'Connell (Ind) only needs 45 votes to secu.. by tallaghtecho via twitter at 6/6/2009 11:15:03 PM12:15 AM yesterday • FF CLARE - Peter Considine & Bernard Hanrahan have both lost their seats. by SimonHaden • McLoughlan (Labour) elected in City North #le09 by squidlimerick via twitter • @paschald Good things come to those who wait, and you won't have to wait long. Well done on your amazing vote! #le09 by athtrasna via twitter • Councillor Mary O'Shea elected. Thank God! by Paschald via twitter at 6/6/2009 11:10:03 PM12:10 AM yesterday

83 • New blog post: The wait continues bit.ly by corkpolitics via twitter at 6/6/2009 11:09:03 PM12:09 AM yesterday • Election coverage too addictive. Can't go to bed yet. #le09 by TheRealAmz via twitter • Proud of you too Pascal and hold on to those posters by aoifac • how're FF looking in Clare? Any casualties? by PatrickSaint • In Carlow, @labour returns a gain of 1 with patton, Quinn, 2 x Townsend& hurley. #le09 by krayZpaving via twitter edited by cianflah at 6/6/2009 11:08:23 PM12:08 AM yesterday • New blog post: Final result for Fermoy bit.ly by corkpolitics via twitter at 6/7/2009 12:04:03 AM1:04 AM yesterday • Fergal it really could do, but it depends on how the scale of rural vote translates into GE seats. Current rural votes could mean only 1 seat in 3/4/5 seaters and a de facto FF implosion so it might be wait and see on that front. by cianflah at 6/7/2009 12:03:25 AM1:03 AM yesterday • New blog post: Final result for Bantry bit.ly by corkpolitics via twitter at 6/7/2009 12:02:23 AM1:02 AM yesterday • RT @Patrick_DCC: Dublin City Council - 39 of 52 seats filled. 16 Lab. 7 FG. 7 Ind/Other. 6 SF. 3 FF. 0 GP. #le09 by Suzy Byrne via twitter • New blog post: Final result for Skibbereen bit.ly by corkpolitics via twitter at 6/7/2009 12:00:43 AM1:00 AM yesterday • Keyboard cat plays Shay Brennan off the stage url.ie and a look at tomorrow's Euro poll url.ie #LE09 by irishelection via twitter • Notion: Will FFs collapse in the cities and relative strength in rural areas lead to a Blue State-Red State type divide? #le09 by Fergal via twitter • Is the general picture an FF wipe out? by PatrickSaint edited by Suzy Byrne • Keyboard cat plays Shay Brennan off the stage url.ie and a look at tomorrow's Euro poll url.ie #LE09 by irishelection via twitter at 6/7/2009 12:00:23 AM1:00 AM yesterday • @essekane - count complete...reload the the site to update it. Walsh last to be elected. by Suzy Byrne at 6/7/2009 12:00:09 AM1:00 AM yesterday • It appears to me that Suzy is now the national source of election news. by Simon McGarr at 6/6/2009 11:59:54 PM12:59 AM yesterday • @Suzy Byrne on Looney election in Tallaght Central: Where is FF's Eamon Walsh? SDCC's website is lagging on the reporting. Will Tallaght Central be another ward without a FF councillor? by Essekane edited by Suzy Byrne • % Of First Pref Votes by Party Mid Roscommon:

Fianna Fail 47.5%, Fine Gael 28.6%, People before profit party 1.9%, Independents 22%.

84 % Of First Pref Votes by Party Athlone Roscommon:

Fianna Fail 31.2%, Fine Gael 33.4%, Sinn Fein 4.5%, Independents 30.9%. by cianflah at 6/6/2009 11:58:11 PM12:58 AM yesterday • A recount in the Kilmallock area of Limerick County Council will commence at 9am by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/6/2009 11:58:03 PM12:58 AM yesterday • Galway City West - O'Brolchain (Green) will be fighting for last seat but reasonable chance of making it. Big looser here is IND Callanan (ex Sinn Fein). by SimonHaden edited by Suzy Byrne • Any news from Galway or did all the counters go to wave goodbye to the Volvo boats today? by greenwithenvy edited by Suzy Byrne • fingal count center calling it a night by lostexpectation edited by Simon McGarr • Any news of SOuth Galway/Loughrea? by PatrickSaint • farm4.static.flickr.com by Simon McGarr edited by Christine Bohan at 6/6/2009 11:56:49 PM12:56 AM yesterday • Two former PDs – Terry O’Flaherty and Declan McDonnell – have won seats in Galwat City East as Independent candidates by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/6/2009 11:56:23 PM12:56 AM yesterday • @abigailrieley Yeah, just be thankful ICP are too stupid to realise they might have been elected to the council with that amount #le09 by Maldini via twitter • Simon, that's great news!! by PatrickSaint edited by Simon McGarr • Dublin Central might be the most left leaning constituency in the country but we've our fair share of racist reactionaries! #le09 by abigailrieley via twitter • So want to go to bed but want to wait and see if DLRCOCO is finished. by aoifac edited by Simon McGarr • Fingal Co CO: Swords LEA Final results: Five seats: Clare Daly (SP), Gerry Maguire(Lab), Tom Kelleher (Lab), Darragh Butler (FF), Anne Devitt (FG). by John edited by Simon McGarr • Disgusted to see that the bloody Immigration Control Platform got 600 plus votes in Dub Central. #le09 by abigailrieley via twitter • @dlooney Oi Dermot! I'm delighted to point out that your Twitter profile is out-of-date. by Mark_Coughlan via twitter at 6/6/2009 11:49:03 PM12:49 AM yesterday • imerick City North ... James NIx (Green) Eliminated #le09 by squidlimerick via twitter • wow at Tom Stafford's vote, a vital cog in the bertie machine about to fall off. That will not be a source of happiness and light for the mafia. by cianflah at 6/6/2009 11:46:45 PM12:46 AM yesterday

85 • City South (Count 5) Jack Bourke Eliminated. loses deposit #le09 by squidlimerick via twitter • @damienmulley there was a few screens in the press room where I spotted the live blog today. by Mark_Coughlan via twitter at 6/6/2009 11:46:03 PM12:46 AM yesterday • Ind Sean Canney, Fine Gael’s Tom McHugh and Labour’s Colm Keaveney have been elected to Galway Co Council after the first count in Tuam by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/6/2009 11:45:23 PM12:45 AM yesterday • Dermot Looney Elected in Tallaght Central - @dlooney #le09 by Suzy Byrne via twitter • great day... interesting hearing all the #le09 data all day... off to bed by paul_cawley via twitter • #le09 Donaghmede count over 1.Kenny (Lab) 2. Forde (SF) 3. Brabazon (FF) 4. Crimmins (FG) beats out 2nd Lab candidate McDowell for last seat by Maldini via twitter • New blog post: Shannon holds his seat bit.ly by corkpolitics via twitter at 6/6/2009 11:42:03 PM12:42 AM yesterday • What the heck. Crazy Roscommon people. They can't decide. Counts for Castlerea (1st) and 3rd Count for Sth Roscommon (Athlone) to go ahead tonight. by Alexia Golez at 6/6/2009 11:41:59 PM12:41 AM yesterday • Fine Gael’s Sean McKiernan Jnr has been elected to after the sixth count in Bailieborough by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/6/2009 11:39:03 PM12:39 AM yesterday • anyone know if they have stopped counting in the Kilkenny for the night? 23 seats yet to be filled according to RTE. #le09 by viddythis via twitter • Damn. Count has been adjourned in Roscommon for the night and will be resumed at 9am. by Alexia Golez at 6/6/2009 11:38:46 PM12:38 AM yesterday • terry shannon FF elected cork SE by PJ Coogan edited by Simon McGarr • South Dublin Co. Council Clondalkin Complete - Elected - Dowd, Delaney, Kenny, Ridge, Gilligan, McDonagh - details on www.southdublin.ie by Suzy Byrne at 6/6/2009 11:37:52 PM12:37 AM yesterday • New blog post: The longest day bit.ly by corkpolitics via twitter at 6/6/2009 11:36:43 PM12:36 AM yesterday • @abigailrieley Dublin North Inner City Count result #le09 bit.ly by Suzy Byrne via twitter • Happy to see Labour take a second seat in Galway, at expense of FF #le09 by funferal via twitter • Fg just won the 2nd seat in cork south central! Well done emmet! :) #le09 by Stephen Spillane via twitter • Off to bed, having heard Oisin Quinn & @dlooney are elected. Have to be in Punchestown for 0900 for Euro count. #le09 by krayZpaving via twitter at 6/7/2009 12:21:23 AM1:21 AM yesterday • Fine Gael’s Noel Buckley has been elected to Cork County Council on the sixth count in Kanturk by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 12:20:23 AM1:20 AM yesterday • SoutH Dublin posted here www.southdublin.ie #le09

86 by eoinpurcell via twitter • tense times as battle between Davitt and Bourke FF on for final Mullingar East seat #LE09 by WHExaminer via twitter • SoutH Dublin posted here www.southdublin.ie #le09 by eoinpurcell via twitter • Kelleher (SP) eliminated in Fingal-Balbriggan. #le09 by irlef2009 via twitter • Limerick City North ... Cormac Hurley (FG) Elected #le09 by squidlimerick via twitter • New blog post: John Sheehan eliminated bit.ly by corkpolitics via twitter at 6/7/2009 12:20:03 AM1:20 AM yesterday • Mullingar Town CounciL Sorca Clarke elim and Bourke FG in; Athlone final: Cooney, Whelan, McFadden n Allen in; Mgar East, Bourke FG in #LE09 by WHExaminer via twitter • of course, I meant Ming not Mick.. damn tired fingers by lexia via twitter at 6/7/2009 12:19:23 AM1:19 AM yesterday • oh fingal is still going ithought they were all leaving by lostexpectation edited by Suzy Byrne • Any news on dublin south tallaght by AshDob edited by Suzy Byrne • Councillor Jim O'Callaghan elected tonight third on the poll after Michael Donnelly's transfers. I'm broken but so happy. #LE09 by monaghanpenguin via twitter • Limerick City South (Count 6) O'Calaghan FF) Eliminated no one elected #le09 by squidlimerick via twitter • At Aoifeac - many thanks for all the DLRCoCo results! by Suzy Byrne at 6/7/2009 12:18:44 AM1:18 AM yesterday • Ashdub - southdublin.ie have the latest on Tallaght - reload page to get latest results by Suzy Byrne at 6/7/2009 12:18:20 AM1:18 AM yesterday • Full results for Castlerea (1st) - 7 seats - 1162 Quota - Liam Callaghan (FG) 743 / Michael Creaton (FG) 771 / Paschal Fitzmaurice (FF) 647 / Luke Ming Flanagan (IND) 1556 / Micheál Frain (FG) 501 / John Kelly (IND) 2230 / James Kilcoyne (FF) 550 / Michael McGreal (FG) 909 / Padraig Morris (IND) 244 / Michael Patrick Mulligan (SF) 695 / John Murray (FG) 430 - Ger O'Brien (IND) 23 // John Kelly's surplus of 1068 to be dispersed. Count begins again at 10am by Alexia Golez at 6/7/2009 12:18:15 AM1:18 AM yesterday • Off to bed now. Back tomorrow /later today. by aoifac edited by Simon McGarr • Great service folks. But are there really only 129 election junkies in the land still Up? by Tommy edited by Simon McGarr • New blog post: Count continues in Carrig, Kanturk and Midleton bit.ly by corkpolitics via twitter at 6/7/2009 12:16:23 AM1:16 AM yesterday • Good one Fergal. I hope not. More Ind canditates will appear. It will be chaotic for a while I'd say by PatrickSaint edited by Suzy Byrne • @Tommy and the ones watching liveblog on Irishelection.com - plus people coming in and out of scribble live site - not same 114 at all!! (she says to herself to prove her sanity!) by Suzy Byrne at 6/7/2009 12:16:13 AM1:16 AM yesterday

87 • Left looking less loony: congratulations to our good friend, Aine Clancy [LAB], who took a Dublin City Council seat in #le09 by finkeegan via twitter • Still waiting to post my final IE content of the day. by Mark_Coughlan via twitter at 6/7/2009 12:15:44 AM1:15 AM yesterday • I'll ask again..any news on South Galway, cant find anything online by PatrickSaint edited by Simon McGarr • 1:13 : Oisin Quinn and Eoghan Murphy are definitely in for Pembroke-Rathmines by tallaghtecho via twitter at 6/7/2009 12:15:04 AM1:15 AM yesterday • 1:01 : Basketball Arena: Sobbing Granny update...We feel for you, hope you get everything sorted sooner rather than later!! by tallaghtecho via twitter at 6/7/2009 12:14:43 AM1:14 AM yesterday • New blog post: Neville retains last Bandon seat bit.ly by corkpolitics via twitter at 6/7/2009 12:14:23 AM1:14 AM yesterday • Brilliant to see Ming elected. by PatrickSaint edited by Simon McGarr • New blog post: No joy in latest Midleton count bit.ly by corkpolitics via twitter at 6/7/2009 12:10:43 AM1:10 AM yesterday • Luke Flanagan once ran in Galway under the name Ming The Merciless on a Legalise Cannabis platform, simply in order to piss off his former landlord Frank Fahy. Now he's topping polls. Brilliant. by Fergal Crehan at 6/7/2009 12:10:21 AM1:10 AM yesterday • New blog post: Donnelly out of the race for Carrig seat bit.ly by corkpolitics via twitter at 6/7/2009 12:09:23 AM1:09 AM yesterday • Labour’s Mary Freehill and Fiann Fail’s Jim O’Callaghan have been elected to Dublin City Council after the ninth count in Pembroke/Rathmines by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 12:09:23 AM1:09 AM yesterday • Castlerea Electoral Area First Count:

John Kelly IND 2230 Elected

Luke Ming Flanagan IND 1556 Elected

John Kelly's surplus to be distributed this will not happen until 9.00 AM tomorrow morning when the count will continue. by cianflah at 6/7/2009 12:09:11 AM1:09 AM yesterday • Can you make slideshows with Flickr Pro? by Mark_Coughlan via twitter at 6/7/2009 12:08:23 AM1:08 AM yesterday • Luke Ming Flanagan elected in 1st Count of Castlerea, Roscommon. by lexia via twitter edited by Alexia Golez at 6/7/2009 12:07:43 AM1:07 AM yesterday • if only all the councils had them online. Cork & Kilkenny don't seem to have noticed that there was an election! #le09 by athtrasna via twitter • LOL. Luke Ming Flanagan (IND) on Rosfm. His wife spoiled her vote for him by putting a loveheart on it. :) He was elected in the 1st count by lexia via twitter edited by Alexia Golez at 6/7/2009 12:07:03 AM1:07 AM yesterday • Fair play to the local councils who did put results online, and the local papers also - now to get them all online for GE! #le09 by Suzy Byrne via twitter

88 • Mary Mitchell O'Connor (FG) returned in Dun Laoghaire. 3 seats still to fill there by aoifac edited by Simon McGarr • @krayZpaving agree - will be very interesting to watch DCC in action #le09 by Suzy Byrne via twitter • Labour seem to be picking up seats in all sorts of surprising places around the country by Fergal Crehan at 6/7/2009 12:06:25 AM1:06 AM yesterday • New blog post: Final result for Mallow bit.ly by corkpolitics via twitter at 6/7/2009 12:06:03 AM1:06 AM yesterday • @suzybie that's as close to a landslide for @labour as can be achieved in our system. #le09 by krayZpaving via twitter at 6/7/2009 12:04:23 AM1:04 AM yesterday • they may get 1 in Galway...O'Brolochain? by PatrickSaint • @ashdub - been liveblogging for over 14 hours now - it's all a blur! But Louth, Kilkenny etc were mentioned today. Mark Geary? Noonan? by Suzy Byrne at 6/7/2009 12:47:39 AM1:47 AM yesterday • so they have 1 so far? whata shambles... poor Gormley and Co...it certainly is no longer green...but grey the rain is washing away the greens....Suzy any idea where these 6/7 greens will be elected? #le09 by AshDob • gp will have 6/7 two many, they lost two cllrs in the newly merged howth malahide ward by lostexpectation • Swinford sees Murray home as he likes, Maloney and Lavin look safeish, but big battle for last seat, with Mellett in big bother it seems! by themayonews via twitter at 6/7/2009 12:44:43 AM1:44 AM yesterday • Labour seems to excel at vote management, Pembroke/Rathmines is proof of that! #le09 by athtrasna via twitter • 6/7 Green councillors out of 18 will be relected by Suzy Byrne at 6/7/2009 12:43:44 AM1:43 AM yesterday • 1 green in clare co co.... by PatrickSaint • New blog post: Kildare Co Co (Celbridge) 4th count #le09 faduda.ie by faduda via twitter • The Castlebar TC final was FG 4, Heneghan, Heston, Deere, McCormack; FF, Gavin; Lab, Barrett; SF, Ruane; Ind, Kilcoyne, Durcan early on. by themayonews via twitter at 6/7/2009 12:42:23 AM1:42 AM yesterday • any predictions for post election ireland? by PatrickSaint • How many seats have the Greens won. and Where??? Anyone? by AshDob • End of the Roscommon counts. Rosfm team collapse! by Alexia Golez at 6/7/2009 12:42:14 AM1:42 AM yesterday • Audio : Final result for Limerick City East uploaded to Limerickblogger #le09 by squidlimerick via twitter • 3nd Count - Sth Roscommon (Athlone) John Naughton's (FG) surplus of 143 votes dispersed. 1144 - Quota. Trevor Finneran (FF) +7 (683) / Anthony Geraghty (FF) +4 (489) / Dermot Kelly (FG) +15 (637) / Jim Kenny (IND) +21 (1093) / Alma Keogh (SF) +11 (404) / John Keogh (FF) +16 (760) / Paddy Kilduff (FF) +9 (720) / Ollie Moore (FG) +60(930). No candidate reached the quota in this count. No surplus to disperse. Excluding Alma Keogh

89 and her votes will be dispersed. Count resumes at 10am. Supporters are shouting and want to see another count. "Finish it out", they shout out. CoCo people are ignoring the shouts and pick up their jackets to leave. by Alexia Golez at 6/7/2009 12:40:28 AM1:40 AM yesterday • Looking at Dublin on a constituency by constituency basis. FF's Dublin collapse is striking. by Fergal Crehan at 6/7/2009 12:40:09 AM1:40 AM yesterday • Last blog post of Saturday now up on @irishelection www.irishelection.com #le09 by Mark_Coughlan via twitter at 6/7/2009 12:38:43 AM1:38 AM yesterday • Local government has always been important to the Greens. Being flattened in Local Elections is an even heavier blow to them than to, say, the Christian Solidarity Party. by Simon McGarr at 6/7/2009 12:38:30 AM1:38 AM yesterday • New blog post: O’Driscoll gone, O’Halloran elected bit.ly by corkpolitics via twitter at 6/7/2009 12:36:43 AM1:36 AM yesterday • Fianna Fáil's Mark O’Keeffe, son of Education Minister Batt O’Keeffe, has lost his seat on Cork County Council by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 12:36:43 AM1:36 AM yesterday • yeah, seems the poor old greens got sprayed with the weedkiller...pity, but that's politics by PatrickSaint edited by Simon McGarr • Pembroke Rathmines decided Lacey and Wynne elected? #le09 by boredsahm via twitter • Denis McCarthy takes final seat in Limerick East #le09 by squidlimerick via twitter • New blog post: Cork South East – Final Result bit.ly by corkpolitics via twitter at 6/7/2009 12:32:43 AM1:32 AM yesterday • Fine Gael’s Mary Mitchell O’Connor has been elected to Dun Laoighaire/Rathdown County Council after the eighth count in Dun Laoighaire by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 12:32:43 AM1:32 AM yesterday • 3rd count - Sth Roscommon (Athlone) expected in a matter of moments by Alexia Golez at 6/7/2009 12:32:27 AM1:32 AM yesterday • neiljung - its Brian Meaney for Clare County Council (Ennis West) by SimonHaden edited by Simon McGarr • New blog post: Three elected in Cork South East bit.ly by corkpolitics via twitter at 6/7/2009 12:28:43 AM1:28 AM yesterday • Hello again! Patsy O'Brien romped home in Claremorris, unbelieveable performance, it is going to go late though for the rest... by themayonews via twitter at 6/7/2009 12:28:43 AM1:28 AM yesterday • RTE Count Results here: www.rte.ie by SimonHaden edited by Simon McGarr • poor greens back to the drawing board... by AshDob edited by Simon McGarr • What council is the single Green elected so far in? by neiljung edited by Simon McGarr • Keating and O'Connell elected in Lucan Ward - onto 9th count there now by Suzy Byrne at 6/7/2009 12:28:07 AM1:28 AM yesterday • Audio added to Limerickblogger.ie City South Count Six #le09 by squidlimerick via twitter • FF buck national trend in Fermoy electoral area, retaining their two co co seats and adding two town co seats #le09 by JoeLeogue via twitter

90 • Fingal-Balbriggan. Byrne (Lab) 300 ahead of Corr (GP) so could be safe. Interesting if Brown (Ind) transfers to McKeon (Ind) first. #le09 by irlef2009 via twitter • Just got very tight in Balbriggan. O'Connor (Ind) within a shout of getting there. O'Leary (FG) looks safe. Murray (FF) falling away #le09 by irlef2009 via twitter • Longford Election Update. Just one seat filled in Longford County Council. Larry Bannon FG 925 votes Elected

Count will continue in the morning. by cianflah at 6/7/2009 12:26:51 AM1:26 AM yesterday • Mark Coughlan has captured some great photos from the RDS count centre today – check them out tinyurl.com by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 12:26:03 AM1:26 AM yesterday • Talk of a FF-IND coalition on Roscommon CoCo according to Rosfm. John Kelly (IND and elected on 1st count) denies all knowledge of a pact. Kelly says that independents worked well with FG. Kelly: "You know what they say about the devil you know" by Alexia Golez at 6/7/2009 12:24:50 AM1:24 AM yesterday • New blog post: Kavanagh eliminated bit.ly by corkpolitics via twitter at 6/7/2009 12:24:03 AM1:24 AM yesterday • SDCC putting info on twitter now @sdccelections they should probably put the #le09 on to get more viewers though by Maldini via twitter • @patricksant you looked at analysis posts on Irishelection.com to leave longer comments etc.? by Suzy Byrne at 6/7/2009 12:23:26 AM1:23 AM yesterday • Looks like Greens will be left with only 4 or 5 city or co council seats and possibly a few town council seats. by SimonHaden edited by Simon McGarr • Fingal. Kelleher will probably transfer enough to O'Connor to get him elected. Then depends on how many go to the Independents & Corr #le09 by irlef2009 via twitter • Limerick City South (Count 9) No one elected .. Cathal McCarthy (independent) Eliminated #le09 by squidlimerick via twitter • Recount due on Monday for Muine Bheag Town Council election. Just 5 votes between 9th and 10th. 3 FF 3 FG 2 Lab 1 Ind.Now I'm to bed. #le09 by swearimnotpaul via twitter • There has been a full recount called for the Belturbet area of Cavan County Council. Counting has been postponed until 10am on Monday by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 1:39:23 AM2:39 AM yesterday • Jane Dillon-Byrne & Stephen Fitzpatrick elected in Dun Laoghaire!! #Le09 by aoifecarroll via twitter at 6/7/2009 1:38:23 AM2:38 AM yesterday • What we do know is that Swiford is still extremely unpredictable! #elections by themayonews via twitter at 6/7/2009 1:37:23 AM2:37 AM yesterday • New blog post: Cork South Central – Final Result bit.ly by corkpolitics via twitter at 6/7/2009 1:37:03 AM2:37 AM yesterday

91 • Were that to happen then Smyth's votes would probably put Caulfield over the line - a most unlikely outcome. Just a whisper tho! #elections by themayonews via twitter at 6/7/2009 1:36:03 AM2:36 AM yesterday • A whisper - only a whisper - that in Swinford Caulfield could get enough transfers to overtake Smyth from C Henry's transfers! #elections by themayonews via twitter at 6/7/2009 1:35:23 AM2:35 AM yesterday • New blog post: Martin survives in South Central bit.ly by corkpolitics via twitter at 6/7/2009 1:32:44 AM2:32 AM yesterday • Independent Charlie Murphy and Fine Gael’s John Murphy have been elected to Carlow County Council after the sixth count in Borris by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 1:32:23 AM2:32 AM yesterday • New blog post: Cork North West – Final Result bit.ly by corkpolitics via twitter at 6/7/2009 1:26:43 AM2:26 AM yesterday • Limerick City North (Count 12) No one elected .. Ryan (Lab) eliminated #le09 by squidlimerick via twitter • best result for Greens in Galway County - congrats and hard luck to Paul, Patrick & Tom #le09 by AndrewTMurphy via twitter • Fianna Fáil’s Deirdre Heney and Fine Gael’s Naoise O Muiri have been elected to Dublin City Council after the sixth count in Clontarf by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 1:24:23 AM2:24 AM yesterday • I think Fergal's earlier tweet about the significant rural-urban divide is the best place to begin analysing today's results. Dublin has gone left, with Labour and left-wing candidates dominating (even as the Greens imploded and SF declined). Meanwhile, rural areas are predominantly FF and FG. by Christine Bohan at 6/7/2009 1:22:51 AM2:22 AM yesterday • Just checked the stats, today busiest day for blog hits since I began measuring. Who knew there were so many election geeks out there? #le09 by faduda via twitter • Lucan - Count 9 now available on www.southdublin.ie by sdccelections via twitter at 6/7/2009 1:21:04 AM2:21 AM yesterday • Fianna Fail's national problems may not be reflected in Swinford where they could take 2 from 4 - a gain of 1. Maloney and Smith.#elections by themayonews via twitter at 6/7/2009 1:20:23 AM2:20 AM yesterday • Any further update on Westmeath count? #le09 by Fifibellemeara • Off to bed too. By Sunday evening we should have some proper info on North-West euro. Details so far are a bit too patchy to call it. #le09 by eoinbannon via twitter • Labour’s Eoin Holmes has been elected to after the first count in the Slane electoral area by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 1:17:23 AM2:17 AM yesterday • New blog post: Fitzgerald elected, O’Callaghan eliminated bit.ly by corkpolitics via twitter at 6/7/2009 1:15:43 AM2:15 AM yesterday • 1:58 : Basketball Arena: Lucan update Still no closer to deciding the final three Lucan seats. I'm sure I've seen a few of the supporter.. by tallaghtecho via twitter at 6/7/2009 1:14:43 AM2:14 AM yesterday • Counting in Longford suspended til 12noon tomorrow.Town Council elected: ex-PD Mae Sexton is back as Ind. Only 1 CoCouncil seat filled #le09

92 by eoinbannon via twitter • 1:35 : Basketball Arena: Lucan update Jim Doyle (Ind) has been eliminated. His 1088 votes are now being redistributed. HOLD THE PRESSES -.. by tallaghtecho via twitter at 6/7/2009 1:14:23 AM2:14 AM yesterday • New blog post: Shepperd eliminated bit.ly by corkpolitics via twitter at 6/7/2009 1:13:03 AM2:13 AM yesterday • Fianna Fáil’s Siobhan Ambrose has been elected to Tipperary South Riding County Council after the fifth count in Clonmel by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 1:09:43 AM2:09 AM yesterday • John Cribbin and Richard Finn both in on 4th count in Claremorris. Big battle for last three seats between four candidates. #elections by themayonews via twitter at 6/7/2009 1:07:23 AM2:07 AM yesterday • After two o'clock at the count and we look like we'll be here until four am at least#elections by themayonews via twitter at 6/7/2009 1:06:43 AM2:06 AM yesterday • Cribbin and Finn elected in Claremorris, four big names left for three seats! by themayonews via twitter at 6/7/2009 1:04:43 AM2:04 AM yesterday • New blog post: O’ Byrne out if the running bit.ly by corkpolitics via twitter at 6/7/2009 1:04:23 AM2:04 AM yesterday • New blog post: Co Kildare town council results (unconfirmed) #le09 faduda.ie by faduda via twitter • Counting in Roscommon Finished until later this morning some angry exchanges by canditates who wished for the count to continue. #le09 by Roscommon LE09 via twitter • Got home from the Kanturk/Mallow/Fermoy count about and hour ago. totally wrecked, been there since 9. The Man incharge of the Kanturk counting was a disaster!!!! Mallow were on their 7th count and Kanturk hadent even started its 4th!!!!! unreal! I knew it would be long like, but this was ridiculous. And it was a real Shame FG lost 4 seats in cork county!!! by sazzybm • Fine Gael’s Siobhan McGloin has been elected to Leitrim County Council after the fifth count in Manorhamilton by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 1:01:23 AM2:01 AM yesterday • New blog post: corkpolitics.ie by corkpolitics via twitter at 6/7/2009 12:59:03 AM1:59 AM yesterday • New blog post: Desmond elected bit.ly by corkpolitics via twitter at 6/7/2009 12:57:43 AM1:57 AM yesterday • New blog post: O’Connell elected bit.ly by corkpolitics via twitter at 6/7/2009 12:56:23 AM1:56 AM yesterday • Before I go - I love this picture of ! www.flickr.com by lexia via twitter edited by Christine Bohan at 6/7/2009 12:54:03 AM1:54 AM yesterday • RT @suzybie: RT @Patrick_DCC: Dublin City Council - 39 of 52 seats filled. 16 Lab. 7 FG. 7 Ind/Other. 6 SF. 3 FF. 0 GP. #le09 by wesg via twitter • Thanks Suzy....And so nothing for the greens in Dublin...wow! by AshDob • New blog post: Spillane eliminated bit.ly by corkpolitics via twitter at 6/7/2009 12:50:23 AM1:50 AM yesterday • A recount has started in the Bailieborough electoral area of Cavan County Council by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 12:49:43 AM1:49 AM yesterday

93 • Labour won three seats in both Pembroke-Rathmines and also Tallaght Central. Unprecedented. #le09 by Christine Bohan via twitter at 6/7/2009 12:49:29 AM1:49 AM yesterday • what's the general picture out here? any comments for a blog, anyone? by PatrickSaint • Indo reports (tho it does give u a plug as well):"The new media are immediate and useful and fun and, perhaps, an indication of the future. But, for now, they lack the overall coherence and perspective that a Sean O'Rourke can bring to a barrage of information." Tosh to that - u're great scribblers and thanks for all ur hard work. by Waterfire • Mary White - Deputy Leader of Green Party - says that the Green Party have taken a kicking yesterday and party will come through this result. by Suzy Byrne at 6/7/2009 8:38:27 AM9:38 AM yesterday • Hello and welcome to McKenna FM. Have a better pic in the vid camera yfrog.com by lexia via twitter at 6/7/2009 8:38:23 AM9:38 AM yesterday • Patrick is this any use to you? Nobody I know in Galway count at moment. www.rte.ie by Suzy Byrne at 6/7/2009 8:35:52 AM9:35 AM yesterday • can't find anything from South Galway...any inof out there? by PatrickSaint • Listening to Shinners talk about seeing Gay Mitchell's wife by lexia via twitter • Trollies full of ballots. You've got to love it. #le09 mypict.me by krayZpaving via twitter at 6/7/2009 8:26:03 AM9:26 AM yesterday • Cavan County Council first preference votes online: bit.ly by ElectionsIRL via twitter • FF veterans are grey, morbidly obese and wear sports jackets by lexia via twitter • Story of Green Party council losses: Dundrum Ward. Former FF now Ind Tony Fox retains seat, Aoife Brennan FF gains bit.ly #le09 by deebdublin via twitter • Candidate tensions boiled over in Rathnew on polling day: url.ie (via @finkeegan and @Imaginemaker) #le09 by MickFealty via twitter • Have arrived at Punchestown for the Ireland East Euro Count. Seems it's just me, the counters & Newstalk at the mo. #le09 by krayZpaving via twitter • And so the sorting starts at the Ireland East count. #le09 mypict.me by krayZpaving via twitter • FF veterans are grey, morbidly obese and wear sports jackets by lexia via twitter at 6/7/2009 8:23:43 AM9:23 AM yesterday • howth malahide Elected, Pc lp, coc lp, eob ff , af fg, jm fg by lostexpectation • Liveblog comment moderating will recommence at 9am - some updates through twitter will get through automatically from other bloggers and local papers/other media outlets etc. See you in the morning for the European Parliament Elections Counts which commence at 9am. by Suzy Byrne at 6/7/2009 8:23:06 AM9:23 AM yesterday • Fine Gael now looked locked on for an overall majority for FG on Mayo County Council!

94 Tomorrow is another day... by themayonews via twitter at 6/7/2009 3:42:03 AM4:42 AM yesterday • At 4.38am, Joe Mellett creates a Lazurus style comeback, and along with Eugene Lavin creates a remarkable comeback for FG in Swinford! by themayonews via twitter at 6/7/2009 3:40:43 AM4:40 AM yesterday • New blog post: Final Midleton count bit.ly by corkpolitics via twitter at 6/7/2009 3:12:23 AM4:12 AM yesterday • New blog post: Boyle scoops final Carrigaline seat bit.ly by corkpolitics via twitter at 6/7/2009 3:09:03 AM4:09 AM yesterday • Smyth looked like gaining a seat for FF against the odds but he is now up against it, needing a substanial transfers from Caulfield... by themayonews via twitter at 6/7/2009 2:56:03 AM3:56 AM yesterday • Another count in in Swinford, Caulfield out, and advantage lies with the sitting councillors Lavin, Maloney and Mellett, but only just! by themayonews via twitter at 6/7/2009 2:54:03 AM3:54 AM yesterday • New blog post: Martin eliminated from Carrigaline battle bit.ly by corkpolitics via twitter at 6/7/2009 2:44:43 AM3:44 AM yesterday • 3.30am and no end in sight! Swinford is turning into a pivotal area with Fine Gael praying for 2 seats to secure majority on MCC... by themayonews via twitter at 6/7/2009 2:33:23 AM3:33 AM yesterday • is jimmy guerin going to win a seat over both ff rivals by lostexpectation • New blog post: Noel Collins elected in Midleton bit.ly by corkpolitics via twitter at 6/7/2009 2:20:03 AM3:20 AM yesterday • New blog post: Coveney delighted with FG success in Carrigaline bit.ly by corkpolitics via twitter at 6/7/2009 2:17:43 AM3:17 AM yesterday • 3:09 : Basketball Arena: Final updateWell guys, end of the road for tonight. It has been a real experience. Thanks for keeping up with us.. by tallaghtecho via twitter at 6/7/2009 2:15:03 AM3:15 AM yesterday • Lucan - Count 11 now available on www.southdublin.ie and is now complete by sdccelections via twitter at 6/7/2009 2:13:43 AM3:13 AM yesterday • New blog post: Collins elected in Carrigaline bit.ly by corkpolitics via twitter at 6/7/2009 2:08:23 AM3:08 AM yesterday • Claremorris counting staff allowed go home - lucky them! Two more counts should sort Swinford. Very unpredictable. #elections by themayonews via twitter at 6/7/2009 2:04:43 AM3:04 AM yesterday • It now means FG have taken 4 from 6 in Ballina and Claremorris and look set for 3 from 4 in Westport. Overall majority looks safe.#elections by themayonews via twitter at 6/7/2009 2:04:03 AM3:04 AM yesterday • Claremorris over. Damien Ryan reaches quota. Ml Burke and Tom Connolly elected without reaching the quota.Ml Carty loses out. #elections by themayonews via twitter at 6/7/2009 2:03:03 AM3:03 AM yesterday • A few counts are still continuing. Most have adjourned and will resume later today #LE09 by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 2:02:23 AM3:02 AM yesterday • Ray McAdam elected in North Inner City ward. Wonderful end to a fine day. by Paschald via twitter at 6/7/2009 1:59:23 AM2:59 AM yesterday • RTÉ Elections Twitter will resume later this morning by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 1:58:03 AM2:58 AM yesterday • Independent Michael N Clarke has been elected to Sligo County Council after the first count

95 in the Dromore electoral area #LE09 by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 1:57:23 AM2:57 AM yesterday • New blog post: Recount in North Central bit.ly by corkpolitics via twitter at 6/7/2009 1:54:23 AM2:54 AM yesterday • A recount will commence at 2pm for the Tipperary electoral area of Tipperary South Riding County Council by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 1:53:23 AM2:53 AM yesterday • Lucan - Count 10 now available on www.southdublin.ie by sdccelections via twitter edited by Christine Bohan at 6/7/2009 1:48:03 AM2:48 AM yesterday • Claire O'Regan just elected in North East Inner City for @labour #Le09 by aoifecarroll via twitter at 6/7/2009 1:46:43 AM2:46 AM yesterday • New blog post: Connolly eliminated in North Central bit.ly by corkpolitics via twitter at 6/7/2009 1:45:43 AM2:45 AM yesterday • Fianna Fáil’s John Foley has been elected to after the first count in the Edenderry electoral area by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 1:45:23 AM2:45 AM yesterday • What a slate of young @labour victories. Yes, i'm biased but Moynihan, Parodi, Upton, Fitzpatrick, Nolan & O'Callaghan are fab! #Le09 by aoifecarroll via twitter at 6/7/2009 1:44:30 AM2:44 AM yesterday • Fine Gael’s Willie Aird and Sinn Féin’s Brian Stanley have been elected to after the first count in Portlaoise by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 1:44:03 AM2:44 AM yesterday • RT @RTE_Elections: The Green Party has lost all its city and county council seats in Dublin, where most of its TDs are based #LE09 by krayZpaving via twitter at 6/7/2009 9:34:43 AM10:34 AM yesterday • @Paul so I learnt from all the commenters on the liveblog yesterday! by Suzy Byrne at 6/7/2009 9:34:37 AM10:34 AM yesterday • daithi didn't do well as he's known locally as daithi do-little by paul o'dwyer • That is some mess for the Green Party by wendylimerick • Has anybody done any "equality" analysis of the local elections outcomes yet? Do we know the numbers or percentages of the councillors who are: women and men; who are immigrants or from minority ethnic groups or backgrounds (including, perchance, Travellers); who have a disability; who are gay or lesbian? by Tipster • shinners totally out of touch on the ground , FF vote gone and SF barely see any of it they need to ask themselves some questions by paul o'dwyer • Gerry Adams blames Daithi Doolans' defeat on Evening Herald 'scurrilous' story. by Suzy Byrne at 6/7/2009 9:32:01 AM10:32 AM yesterday • THE Green Party has been wiped out on Fingal County Council, losing all its 3 seats Joe Corr, David Healy and Robbie Kelly all gone #le09 by BrianGreene via twitter at 6/7/2009 9:31:03 AM10:31 AM yesterday • "If John Gormley, the Greens' leader, was capable of humility, he would be a deeply troubled man." url.ie #le09 by damienmulley via twitter

96 • The Green Party has lost all its city and county council seats in Dublin, where most of its TDs are based #LE09 (via @RTE_Elections) by lexia via twitter at 6/7/2009 9:25:43 AM10:25 AM yesterday • The Green Party has lost all its city and county council seats in Dublin, where most of its TDs are based #LE09 by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 9:23:43 AM10:23 AM yesterday • Tally men keeping a close eye on the transfers in Belmullet area, they will be crucial.....might have the first count in an hour by themayonews via twitter at 6/7/2009 9:22:43 AM10:22 AM yesterday • FingalCoCo: 24 seats. Lab 9, FG 6, Ind 5, FF 4. Possible Lab/FG alliance. FF -5%, FG -2%, GP -2%, Lab +7%, Ind +3% on 2004 1st pref. #le09 by irlef2009 via twitter • European election: A large number of blank ballot papers have been report from early tallies in the South Constituency. by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 9:22:04 AM10:22 AM yesterday • its de alan ruddock article headline 'a nation speaks out', suzy. it'll b interesting to see if your traffic spikes considerably today after u're mentioned in de article. by Waterfire • Just looking at figures for LE's - FG - 31.97%, FF 24.58%, Labour 16.08%, SF 7.59%. I am still amazed FF polled so high. It ainn't as bad as many thought. I'm FG btw before anyone starts by Bazalini • @themayonews - great work yesterday by Bazalini • Counting has resumed in the local elections and begun for the European Parliament elections. by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 9:17:03 AM10:17 AM yesterday • Westport looks a certain to go with 3FG and 1 FF while in Belmullet McNamara will top the poll with Quinn in trouble by themayonews via twitter at 6/7/2009 9:12:23 AM10:12 AM yesterday • Maurice Ahern still in with a shout of his seat in Local Elections by Suzy Byrne at 6/7/2009 9:11:31 AM10:11 AM yesterday • Count is underway in the European and local elections here in Castlebar. by themayonews via twitter at 6/7/2009 9:10:23 AM10:10 AM yesterday • Great Photos from Kilkenny Count last night on Flickr Moorepat - www.flickr.com by Suzy Byrne at 6/7/2009 9:10:13 AM10:10 AM yesterday • farm4.static.flickr.com by Suzy Byrne at 6/7/2009 9:09:14 AM10:09 AM yesterday • hmmm Labour have won 102 seats Local seats Nationally, so far though Don't think there is many more for them to win. Good Result! #le09 by omegar24 via twitter • Just woke up to the great news that Fingal-Balbriggan LEA uncontaminated by either FF, GP or SF councillors. Good start to the day. #le09 by irlef2009 via twitter • I thought FF would take a big hammering, but its not as big as I thought!!!! Does anyone know whats happening in the North Tipp locals? My mam wants to know how Lowery is doing!!! Why, I dont know!!!! by sazzybm • Barely seeing DeBurca at all

97 by lexia via twitter at 6/7/2009 9:06:43 AM10:06 AM yesterday • Watching DeRossa and Mitchell ballots. Seeing more Simons than Ryan. This scares me. by lexia via twitter at 6/7/2009 9:05:23 AM10:05 AM yesterday • Pretty amazing that when FF are supposed to be 'in meltdown' and universally hated they still pick up almost 25% of vote #le09 by paul_m_hayes via twitter • Do any of the papers have detailed count breakdowns from the locals? RTE.ie is not great for working out patterns in specific wards #le09 by villa81 via twitter • Watching Alexia's Qik's from RDS I'm struck by how nice the counters are being to tallyers in terms of slowly displaying ballots! www.qik.com/alexiagolez by Suzy Byrne at 6/7/2009 9:02:06 AM10:02 AM yesterday • Youghal Online on the Youghal Town Council Results www.youghalonline.com by Suzy Byrne at 6/7/2009 8:57:21 AM9:57 AM yesterday • Ballyhaunis Blog reflects on the Claremorris Local Electoral Area ballyhaunis.blogs.ie by Suzy Byrne at 6/7/2009 8:56:37 AM9:56 AM yesterday • Qikking live - #le09 qik.com by lexia via twitter at 6/7/2009 8:56:04 AM9:56 AM yesterday • Oh baby. I successfully predicted Cork SE exactly, what a result! #le09 by samuelbowman via twitter • If you want to know what's happening in Limerick have a look at www.limericknewswire.com and www.limerickblogger.ie by Suzy Byrne at 6/7/2009 8:54:57 AM9:54 AM yesterday • hmmm Enda Kenny is basically with himself, saying that what they people are saying is important, but refusing to go near SF! #le09 by omegar24 via twitter • FF has lost 2 and maybe 3 former lord mayors in Cork by Suzy Byrne at 6/7/2009 8:53:48 AM9:53 AM yesterday • All quiet here at Punchestown as the Euro count is underway. Newstalk, RTE & INN here, but nothing much to report. #le09 by krayZpaving via twitter at 6/7/2009 8:52:23 AM9:52 AM yesterday • thanks suzi...they haven't posted the EDs yet, just the overall county stats. by PatrickSaint • @Waterfire many thanks for that - we're having fun directing the traffic and getting the information out. Who says we have to be the same as Sean O'Rourke? A sort of compliment from the Indo for online media? This I have to see and frame!! by Suzy Byrne at 6/7/2009 8:46:30 AM9:46 AM yesterday • Qikking live - #le09 qik.com by lexia via twitter at 6/7/2009 8:45:43 AM9:45 AM yesterday

98 • Object 4 by Suzy Byrne at 6/7/2009 8:44:22 AM9:44 AM yesterday • Qikking live - #le09 qik.com by lexia via twitter at 6/7/2009 8:41:23 AM9:41 AM yesterday • Votes being sorted yfrog.com by lexia via twitter at 6/7/2009 8:41:03 AM9:41 AM yesterday • le09 party health warning: coalition with fianna fail can seriously damage the junior partner. PDs Labour & Greens by BrianGreene via twitter at 6/7/2009 10:07:43 AM11:07 AM yesterday • Local elections: Complete recount in Oranmore (Galway CoCo), only five votes separate two candidates battling for last seat #LE09 by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 10:07:43 AM11:07 AM yesterday • George Lee on by Suzy Byrne at 6/7/2009 10:05:44 AM11:05 AM yesterday • Local elections: LAB’s James O’Shaughnessy & FG’s Irene Winters elected to Wicklow County Council after the third count #LE09 by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 10:04:43 AM11:04 AM yesterday

99 • Object 5 by Suzy Byrne at 6/7/2009 10:03:52 AM11:03 AM yesterday • Dublin Central FG 09: 3 public representatives. DC FG 04 : 1 public representative. So proud. by Paschald via twitter at 6/7/2009 10:03:23 AM11:03 AM yesterday • any galway county tallies or results? by PatrickSaint • SF doing bad all over Dublin negative press will affect all their candidates but they been threading water for some time now, need some new fish in the think tank. by Declan O'Kane • @damienmulley @wendylimerick yfrog.com by lexia via twitter at 6/7/2009 10:00:23 AM11:00 AM yesterday • Local elections: LAB’s Robert Ireton, FG’s Michael Kinsella, IND Declan MacPartlin elected to #LE09 by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 9:59:23 AM10:59 AM yesterday • Fingal CoCo 3SP 9LAB / 6FG 4FF / 2NP wonder what the balance of power is? Will Labour turn right or left? right or left? right left? #le09 by BrianGreene via twitter at 6/7/2009 9:59:23 AM10:59 AM yesterday • Local elections: FG’s John Hegarty, FF’s have been elected to Wexford County Council #LE09 by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 9:58:43 AM10:58 AM yesterday • Gerry Coyle has arrived and after looking over the tally figures he looks relaxed and confident #elections by themayonews via twitter at 6/7/2009 9:57:43 AM10:57 AM yesterday • BAck in a very empty RDS #le09 by Mark_Coughlan via twitter at 6/7/2009 9:55:43 AM10:55 AM yesterday • Qikking live - #le09 qik.com by lexia via twitter at 6/7/2009 9:55:43 AM10:55 AM yesterday

100 • Object 6 by Suzy Byrne at 6/7/2009 9:54:46 AM10:54 AM yesterday • #le09 Gormley to take power away from councillors. I think the electorate took power away from the Green Party! kicked where it hurts. by BrianGreene via twitter at 6/7/2009 9:54:23 AM10:54 AM yesterday • Qikking live - #le09 qik.com by lexia via twitter at 6/7/2009 9:53:23 AM10:53 AM yesterday • Local elections: FG’s Ray McAdam, LAB’s Claire O’Regan, IND Nial Ring elected to Dublin City Council after eleventh count #LE09 by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 9:53:23 AM10:53 AM yesterday • @AdamMaguire but do they have many more candidates left to win a seat? I think they are reaching the end of what they will win #le09 by omegar24 via twitter • So Mary has the new Green Vision of local government reform now been rejected by wendylimerick • Maurice Ahern wearing Dublin GAA shirt under sports jacket by lexia via twitter at 6/7/2009 9:50:03 AM10:50 AM yesterday • Labour have more seats now than in 2004 & there are still 333 to be won; this looks like Gilmore's election, not Kenny's #le09 by AdamMaguire via twitter • Mary White on Newstalk by wendylimerick • Mary White on newstalk live by PatrickSaint • Local elections: SKIA’s Michael Gleeson, IND Danny Healy-Rae & IND Michael Healy- Rae all elected to #LE09 by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 9:47:23 AM10:47 AM yesterday • Ah by wendylimerick • Clareman McNamara picked up some votes as protest in South by PatrickSaint • Local elections: FF’s Tom Fleming & Michael Cahill elected to Kerry County Council

101 #LE09 by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 9:46:43 AM10:46 AM yesterday • #le09 oddity in Howth Malahide. FG lost a seat only standing 2 when they had 3/7. FF held their 1/7 seat. GP lost 2/7 (now a 5 seater) by BrianGreene via twitter at 6/7/2009 9:46:23 AM10:46 AM yesterday • So, the @sendboyle and Donal Geoghegan vanity project has come to fruition for @greenparty_ie. Well done the pair of ye. #le09 by AllanCavanagh via twitter at 6/7/2009 9:45:58 AM10:45 AM yesterday • Looks like only 2 Green Councillors (not including a few town council seats). It's so depressing but a clear message to the Green leadership. However are FG really any different to FF at local or national level ? What exactly is the difference that the electorate are seeing ? There was as much corruption as in FF and even Lab councillors were taking money. For goodness sake what short memories we have and the briber is only in jail two weeks. by SimonHaden • @wendy - no I heard something on spoilt votes yesterday ? by Suzy Byrne at 6/7/2009 9:45:33 AM10:45 AM yesterday • Protest Vote -To who-Ganley? by wendylimerick • Any word on protest vote in Clare about being included in North-west constituency? by Suzy Byrne at 6/7/2009 9:44:18 AM10:44 AM yesterday • European election: Estimated turnout said to be 500,000 in South Constituency by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 9:42:23 AM10:42 AM yesterday • Paul that's not quite right Daithi did do something he got out of Pearse St. when he was linked with some local trouble ran down to Ringsend and into Labour's back yard. by Oran Kelly • FF's Leonard Enright has been elected to Limerick County Council after the eight count #LE09 by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 9:39:23 AM10:39 AM yesterday • LOLing at the fact my zi6 camera is distracting all the tallymen. by lexia via twitter at 6/7/2009 9:39:23 AM10:39 AM yesterday • can't help thinking that had Green Party not gone into govt with FF, that they would have cleaned up this time instead of wiping out #le09 by eolai via twitter • Kayleigh decides not to vote for fianna fail bit.ly #le09 by Suzy Byrne via twitter • The Greens are ones suffering now, for doing a deal with the devil. I think it is a clear message that their supporters don by sazzybm • newstalk giving good programming...RTE will roll out Maid Marion soon by PatrickSaint • cork NC ward recount underway - called at 2am on behalf of Jackie Connolly WP.. who has no chance of election! Smart money giving SF Thomas Gould the last seat .. Mick Barry SP headed poll .. Catherine Clancy Lab also elected, FG and FF to take a seat each.. Damian Wallace of FF losing out.. State of parties Cork City Council to date before NC completed .. FF5 FG7 Lab7 SF3 SP1 WP1 NP4 by PJ Coogan

102 • Object 7 by Suzy Byrne at 6/7/2009 9:36:00 AM10:36 AM yesterday • top story in the Louth Leader. Sunday 8am - A LAWN bowls competition has been organised to help keep people in Louth fit this summer. by BrianGreene via twitter at 6/7/2009 10:49:23 AM11:49 AM yesterday • Local elections: After been re-elected in Sligo's Dromore area FF councillor Joe Queenan has criticised party leadership in Dublin #LE09 by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 10:48:43 AM11:48 AM yesterday • Very Few Fianna Fail members at RDS according to RTE - and very few requests for count passes over weekend from FF members. Tally in Dublin will be sporadic - Labour and FG doing a tally of sorts of Euro count. by Suzy Byrne at 6/7/2009 10:48:15 AM11:48 AM yesterday • Sinead Shepard of FG was elected to Cobh Town Council. is.gd #le09 by Stephen Spillane via twitter at 6/7/2009 10:47:23 AM11:47 AM yesterday • Wicklow County Council yet to report a first count #le09 by Campaign_Watch via twitter • FF have lost 4 seats on Cork City Council and maybe a 5th if Wallace cant hold his seat in North Central. #le09 by Stephen Spillane via twitter at 6/7/2009 10:44:43 AM11:44 AM yesterday • So on Cork City Council the FG representation looks to stay at 8. Seat lost in North West, balanced out by gain in South East. #le09 by Stephen Spillane via twitter at 6/7/2009 10:43:43 AM11:43 AM yesterday • Cabra Glasnevin ballot watching tense. Party supporters spotting errors. Eagle eyes! yfrog.com by lexia via twitter at 6/7/2009 10:43:43 AM11:43 AM yesterday • RT @seanmck09: All 3 FF Cllrs. in Bailieborough LEA lost their seats, replaced by 2 new FF candidates - Wow!! #le09 by Stephen Spillane via twitter at 6/7/2009 10:41:23 AM11:41 AM yesterday

103 • Object 8 by Suzy Byrne at 6/7/2009 10:41:12 AM11:41 AM yesterday • Patrick Hanafin eliminated: new standings GRIFFIN-2227, O'Shea-2140, COSAI-1946, O'CONNOR-1488, FITZ-1252 by dinglenews via twitter at 6/7/2009 10:41:03 AM11:41 AM yesterday • So FG only lost on seat in Skib. Predictions of collapse in West Cork, didnt come through. by Stephen Spillane via twitter at 6/7/2009 10:40:23 AM11:40 AM yesterday • Qikking live - #le09 qik.com by lexia via twitter at 6/7/2009 10:38:23 AM11:38 AM yesterday • For Dingle will be 2FG 1FF by wendylimerick • RT @dinglenews: New tally estimates for dingle this morning:GRIFFIN-2112, O'Shea- 2051, COSAI-1659, O'CONNOR-1315, FITZ-1115,HANAFIN-813 by wendylimerick • great stuff Mayo News...wish the rest of the print media were on the ball by PatrickSaint • Local elections: Full recount in Cabra/Glasnevin area of Dublin City Council where Maurice Ahern fights to hold his seat #LE09 by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 10:32:03 AM11:32 AM yesterday • Serious discussions going on among agents and candidates in the Belmullet area over spoiled votes #elections by themayonews via twitter at 6/7/2009 10:31:03 AM11:31 AM yesterday • george lee has lured me to rte —he sounds good by PatrickSaint • @ Stephen Spillane - Cork Nth Central recount started at 10am - Mick Barry, followed by Catherine Clancy - the one FF, one FG and one SF - Damien Wallace (FF) to loose out by • the JoikuSpot wifi hotspot named 'socialist' was invaluable to the team in FCCcc yesterday. nearly lost it twice :) #LE09 by BrianGreene via twitter at 6/7/2009 10:30:43 AM11:30 AM yesterday • That will be some win for FG if they get the 2 Euro Seats in South by wendylimerick

104 • @suzybie I was on the crash barrier tallying Balbriggan LEA some Euros there were not tallied;Joe Higgins ahead in Skerries Rural Balbriggan by BrianGreene via twitter at 6/7/2009 10:27:23 AM11:27 AM yesterday • Hearing grat things for in with a chance of the 3rd seat! #le09 by Stephen Spillane via twitter at 6/7/2009 10:27:03 AM11:27 AM yesterday • Morning all - G.Lee on Marian while Dermot Ahern spins his ass off over on Newstalk. Best of luck to candidates today, heres hoping we have as much fun as yesterday. by cianflah at 6/7/2009 10:26:51 AM11:26 AM yesterday • in North East Tony Fitzgerald FF, looked like he was going to beat O'Callaghan of FG for the last seat. #le09 by Stephen Spillane via twitter at 6/7/2009 10:26:43 AM11:26 AM yesterday • North Central was still going when i left the count last night. Pat Gosch seemed safe #le09 by Stephen Spillane via twitter at 6/7/2009 10:25:43 AM11:25 AM yesterday • morning all! apologies for not reponding to people yesterday. I believe Sinead Shepard got elected. #le09 by Stephen Spillane via twitter at 6/7/2009 10:25:03 AM11:25 AM yesterday • Juicing up my phone! by lexia via twitter at 6/7/2009 10:23:23 AM11:23 AM yesterday • Watching "The Office" (US) to kill time at the Ireland East count. Glad I brought the laptop! #le09 by krayZpaving via twitter at 6/7/2009 10:23:03 AM11:23 AM yesterday • Any news on Roscommon? I've become obsessed with it all :) by Alexia Golez at 6/7/2009 10:21:23 AM11:21 AM yesterday • @Suzy C/G is certainly where the news will break before the Euros. Gonna pop back once I'm done here by Alexia Golez at 6/7/2009 10:19:56 AM11:19 AM yesterday • @sinnfeinireland We're hearing there were no RTE tallies for South Dublin Council area? #le09 #EU09 How are yours for there? by MickFealty via twitter • @Suzy According to him, he's in with a shout. There's a count happening atm. by Alexia Golez at 6/7/2009 10:17:32 AM11:17 AM yesterday • Sitting down for a couple of minutes. Going to upload some video and pictures. by Alexia Golez at 6/7/2009 10:17:08 AM11:17 AM yesterday • Will Enda Kenny now finally bite the bullet and talk to Sinn Fein because the numbers dictate that an alternative Govt. must include them ? by SimonHaden • @Alexia - We're wondering if there is news on a tally or news on Maurice keeping his council seat in Cabra/Glasnevin :) by Suzy Byrne at 6/7/2009 10:16:55 AM11:16 AM yesterday • JP - It's going to be a long day on that one and the last seats in all the other Euro Constituencies. We'll have news later today from the tallies. by Suzy Byrne at 6/7/2009 10:16:21 AM11:16 AM yesterday • Hello from the RDS. It's going to be a long day ahead! by Alexia Golez at 6/7/2009 10:16:06 AM11:16 AM yesterday • any word on who will take the last euro seat in dublin ? by JP O'Brien • 11:11 : Basketball Arena: Tallaght South update Morning abhaille, how's things? I was lucky enough to make it home for half one unlile my.. by tallaghtecho via twitter at 6/7/2009 10:14:43 AM11:14 AM yesterday

105 • Local elections: FF first preference vote in Dublin down 6.6% since the last local elections in 2004 by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 10:14:03 AM11:14 AM yesterday • #le09 Mary White on Newstalk. Who could have predicted the global/national bubble bursting, she asked. Who indeed but the Greens! by igaeilge via twitter • Local elections: FG’s Vincent Blake elected to Wicklow County Council after third count #LE09 by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 10:09:23 AM11:09 AM yesterday • Joe Higgins on the Wide Angle on Newstalk. #le09 by irlef2009 via twitter • 12:08 : Basketball Arena: Tallaght SouthNEWSFLASH! Tea-break time here in the arena for the count-staff! by tallaghtecho via twitter at 6/7/2009 11:14:23 AM12:14 PM yesterday • Local elections: IND Christy Curtin & FG’s Oliver Garry have been elected to Clare County Council #LE09 by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 11:14:03 AM12:14 PM yesterday

• Object 9 by Suzy Byrne at 6/7/2009 11:13:59 AM12:13 PM yesterday • Jimmy Kenny IND also elected in the Athlone (Roscommon Electoral Area) the last two seats should be between Trevor Finneran & Paddy Kilduff both FF, it will be a tough fight. by Roscommon LE09 • Local elections: FG’s Joe Cooney elected to Clare County Council with 2,780 votes, believed to be a record vote in that area #LE09 by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 11:13:43 AM12:13 PM yesterday • #LE09 BTW its always helpfull to shout out who is appearing on what media outlet for the channel hoppers. thanks in advance. by BrianGreene via twitter at 6/7/2009 11:12:43 AM12:12 PM yesterday • 1st Belmullet count in McNamara tops poll followed by Holmes, Coyle and Conway-Walsh. Tim Quinn looks like losing his seats #elections by themayonews via twitter at 6/7/2009 11:12:23 AM12:12 PM yesterday • @clooncashel www.rte.ie

106 by Suzy Byrne at 6/7/2009 11:12:15 AM12:12 PM yesterday • Qikking live - #le09 qik.com by lexia via twitter at 6/7/2009 11:12:03 AM12:12 PM yesterday • RT @FionaAshe: George Lee TD on Today FM now - Love the sound of that, George Lee TD... :) by Stephen Spillane via twitter at 6/7/2009 11:11:43 AM12:11 PM yesterday • Ahern will wait until 3:30 before deciding on anything by lexia via twitter at 6/7/2009 11:10:43 AM12:10 PM yesterday • @AdamMaguire It's about being "in there right to the end, and just lost" instead of "was hammered". #le09 by krayZpaving via twitter • where is pat the cope based on the exit polls in the North West by Roscommon LE09 • Still Qikked though :) by lexia via twitter at 6/7/2009 11:09:43 AM12:09 PM yesterday

• Object 10 by Suzy Byrne at 6/7/2009 11:09:35 AM12:09 PM yesterday • Cabra Glasnevin counts expected to go all day long. Also some of the counters object to their image being videoed or photographed. Fabulous. by lexia via twitter at 6/7/2009 11:09:23 AM12:09 PM yesterday • @spiller2 en.wikipedia.org an area of largest growth in HowthMalahide ward. It had a v.low turn out :( Haughey land too by BrianGreene via twitter at 6/7/2009 11:08:23 AM12:08 PM yesterday • @clooncashel - would doubt harkins will top poll in NW based on exit poll etc. #le09 by Suzy Byrne at 6/7/2009 11:07:37 AM12:07 PM yesterday • Right now only Labour, SP, PBP are in a position where they are already ahead of their 2004 total. That is before 300 seats are finally handed out by cianflah at 6/7/2009 11:07:14 AM12:07 PM yesterday • Declan Ganley could be the dark horse in the north west, Marian Harkins looking set to top the poll #le09 by Roscommon LE09 • I see Mary Burke, Hospital (Fianna Fail) and Willie Sister has asked for a recount in the

107 Kilmallock area by wendylimerick • Qikking live - #le09 qik.com by lexia via twitter at 6/7/2009 11:05:43 AM12:05 PM yesterday • @BrianGreene fair play! thats a good result. whos kinsealy?? by Stephen Spillane via twitter at 6/7/2009 11:05:03 AM12:05 PM yesterday • @spiller2 1032 4.7% 9/15 on fpv. in 5 seater. haven't dissected the tally but the most excellent tally was shared effort.did Kinsealy vote? by BrianGreene via twitter at 6/7/2009 11:03:23 AM12:03 PM yesterday • @Mark_Coughlan ganley?? :P by Stephen Spillane via twitter at 6/7/2009 11:03:23 AM12:03 PM yesterday • One has heard that a candidate in the NW is purposefully supplying wrong tallies. Dunno who. #le09 by Mark_Coughlan via twitter at 6/7/2009 11:02:43 AM12:02 PM yesterday • Qikking live - #le09 qik.com by lexia via twitter at 6/7/2009 11:01:23 AM12:01 PM yesterday • Dispersal of Fitzpatrick's surplus. Don't see the carry through to Ahern. Qik coming. by lexia via twitter at 6/7/2009 11:01:03 AM12:01 PM yesterday • Does anyone have details for Lucan electoral area? by aoifecarroll via twitter at 6/7/2009 11:00:43 AM12:00 PM yesterday • RT@garymckeown The Green Party has lost all its city and county council seats in Dublin #le09 // they got a Balbriggan Town Council seat. by BrianGreene via twitter at 6/7/2009 10:59:03 AM11:59 AM yesterday • Local elections: IND Jimmy Kenny elected to after fourth count #LE09 by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 10:58:23 AM11:58 AM yesterday • Still Awaiting count from longford count centres by Roscommon LE09 • Local elections: FG’s John Naughten, IND Tony Ward elected to Roscommon County Council #LE09 by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 10:57:03 AM11:57 AM yesterday • Poetry Corner .. heard on Newstalk... " Lie with dogs, Wake with fleas.. Go in with FF .. end up like PD's "... :) by PJ Coogan • Local elections: FF’s elected to Wicklow County Council after fourth count #LE09 by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 10:55:43 AM11:55 AM yesterday • RT @joej: Ray McAdam wins a seat for FG in North Inner city - first FG seat since 1985. FF win none url.ie #le09 by Stephen Spillane via twitter at 6/7/2009 10:55:43 AM11:55 AM yesterday • just got text obituary for FF. It will be a big funeral with so many casualties. No flowers please, send them to the Greens. by PatrickSaint • Local elections: A full tally of Donegal Co Council suggets FG is set to gain two seats, SF one #LE09 by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 10:54:04 AM11:54 AM yesterday • Local Election count continuing in Roscommon Electoral area still awaiting the first count

108 for Strokestown & Boyle Electoral Area by Gerard Roscommon • that was Louth Lincolnshire www.louthleader.co.uk not Louth Ireland :) by BrianGreene via twitter at 6/7/2009 10:52:23 AM11:52 AM yesterday • Local elections: A full tally of Donegal Co Council votes indicates that Fianna Fáil will lose three or possibly four seats. #LE09 by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 10:52:06 AM11:52 AM yesterday • The Green Party has lost all its city and county council seats in Dublin #le09 by garymckeown via twitter • FG didnt lose a seat in Kanturk either! So only down 1 seat in County! Phew! #le09 by Stephen Spillane via twitter at 6/7/2009 10:50:43 AM11:50 AM yesterday • Local elections: FF had 10 seats on Sligo County Council but it looks like they will lose three by the time the count is over #LE09 by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 10:50:23 AM11:50 AM yesterday • @BrianGreene how did you get on?? by Stephen Spillane via twitter at 6/7/2009 10:49:43 AM11:49 AM yesterday • Suzy Mary came to me and said she was going to help all the women of Kilmallock she was against 11 men by wendylimerick edited by Suzy Byrne • any word from galway South/loughrea? by PatrickSaint • Sean Kelly now on Marian by wendylimerick • @wendylimerick - great feminist was Mary O'Dea? by Suzy Byrne at 6/7/2009 11:36:34 AM12:36 PM yesterday • Local elections: IND Thomas Welby & FG's Sean Kyne elected to #LE09 by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 11:36:03 AM12:36 PM yesterday • Great to see Tom Shortt (Labour) (brother of Pat) get elected in Limerick City North by wendylimerick • Mary Burke (Willie Sister) has failed in her quest to help the women in Kilmallock by wendylimerick • KK Borough Council Update: 1FG, 3FF, 1Lab, 1Grn. 6 more to be elected. #le09 by brettmirl via twitter • Cork County Council roundup: bit.ly How Fianna Fail managed to get 39.8% of the vote boggles and infuriates. #ABFF #le09 by MabroIRL via twitter • @Mark_Coughlan Why is he called the Paul McGrath candidate? Forgive my ignorance! #le09 by samuelbowman via twitter • Mary Fitzpatrick tops Cabra/Glasnevin while Maurice Ahern struggles hold on; if FF have sense they'll be making urgent changes at St Luke's. by AdamMaguire via twitter • george lee doing the rounds...he's up next on newstalk by PatrickSaint • Just saw that the Paul McGrath candidate (Victor Boyhan) in Blackrock beat two FFers to last seat. #le09 by Mark_Coughlan via twitter

109 • European election: FF says it accepts it will be fighting for its seat in the North West constituency by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 11:33:43 AM12:33 PM yesterday • former councillor Pat Kilbane is eliminated in Belmullet #elections by themayonews via twitter at 6/7/2009 11:33:23 AM12:33 PM yesterday • Johno' and peter flynn are elected in Westport. Flynn is hoisted high by supporters and hits his head on the low ceiling #elections by themayonews via twitter at 6/7/2009 11:33:03 AM12:33 PM yesterday • Just saw that the Paul McGrath candidate (Victor Boyhan) in Blackrock beat two FFers to last seat. #le09 by Mark_Coughlan via twitter at 6/7/2009 11:33:03 AM12:33 PM yesterday • Eibhlin Byrne on Newstalk 'loss of Ryan worse for Dublin than for FF' #le09 by cianflah via twitter at 6/7/2009 11:30:50 AM12:30 PM yesterday • Local elections: FG’s John Crowe elected to Clare County Council #LE09 www.rte.ie by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 11:30:43 AM12:30 PM yesterday • New blog post: European count underway bit.ly by corkpolitics via twitter at 6/7/2009 11:29:43 AM12:29 PM yesterday • was going to go to Croker today to watch the Dubs in hurling and in football. Have decided to watch the elections by @lexia instead by eolai via twitter • Local elections: There are 12 independents across the Dublin local authorities #LE09 by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 11:27:23 AM12:27 PM yesterday • Libertas founder Declan Ganley has arrived at the count centre in Castlebar, counting for Europe is well underway. #elections by themayonews via twitter at 6/7/2009 11:27:03 AM12:27 PM yesterday • Local elections: Dublin - The People Before Profit Alliance have five representatives and the Socialist Party three #LE09 by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 11:27:03 AM12:27 PM yesterday • Limerick City Council Full results are in. Trends and council Seat details by party available bit.ly #le09 by browne_jp via twitter • Down the street in Cashel Town Council we have 3 people chasing 2 seats after eleven counts. #le09 by topgold via twitter • Local elections: The Greens have lost all 8 seats they held and do not now have a single representative in Dublin #LE09 by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 11:26:43 AM12:26 PM yesterday • @themayonews More info please. RTE just covered the constituency and said Ganley had meeting with his team but not taking action. by aoifac • Local elections: FF can only expect to get 19 out of a total of 130 seats on the four Dublin councils #LE09 by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 11:26:23 AM12:26 PM yesterday • Local elections: Labour has 45 seats across Dublin City, Fingal, South Dublin and Dun Laoghaire/Rathdown councils #LE09 by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 11:26:03 AM12:26 PM yesterday • Local elections: Labour has emerged as the biggest party in the Dublin local authorities #LE09 by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 11:25:43 AM12:25 PM yesterday

110 • Seriously loving Qik. It's confusing all the trad journalists. by lexia via twitter at 6/7/2009 11:25:43 AM12:25 PM yesterday

• Object 11 by Suzy Byrne at 6/7/2009 11:24:05 AM12:24 PM yesterday • Word on RTE seems to be that Euro tallies, especially in NW, are very inconsistent and unreliable. Sounds reasonable. #le09 by irlef2009 via twitter • Qikking live - #le09 qik.com by lexia via twitter at 6/7/2009 11:20:43 AM12:20 PM yesterday • Qikking live - #le09 qik.com by lexia via twitter at 6/7/2009 11:18:23 AM12:18 PM yesterday • Qiking the Eiblin Byrne press gaggle in RDS @lexia bit.ly by Suzy Byrne via twitter • Local elections: FG’s Mary Barrett & Dara Mulvey elected to Sligo County Council after fifth count #LE09 by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 11:17:03 AM12:17 PM yesterday • Local elections: So far, 119 FF councillors elected, compared to 205 for FG, 108 for LAB, 2 Greens, 34 SF, 88 others #LE09 by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 11:16:43 AM12:16 PM yesterday • The live blog is prioritising reports of result and tallies and not comments at the moment Sile by Suzy Byrne at 6/7/2009 11:16:28 AM12:16 PM yesterday • RTE Large Number of spoilt votes in Euro South as well by wendylimerick • is d blog working rite can't see my comments cuming up ? by Sile Flannnery • @AdamMaguire It's all about the spin. A day's worth of talk will influence the story for the rest of the week. #le09 by krayZpaving via twitter • Local elections: LAB’s Nicky Kelly elected to Wicklow County Council after fourth count #LE09

111 by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 11:14:23 AM12:14 PM yesterday • Ganley applying for an injunction because it appears boxes opened before 9am. Stay tuned for more details #elections by themayonews via twitter edited by Suzy Byrne at 6/7/2009 11:14:23 AM12:14 PM yesterday • Sylvia Cooney-Sheean(ff), Margret Croke(FG) and (LAB) only 3 seats in Carrick-on-Suir so far, recount continues #le09 by sorcha_ni_dhuin via twitter • Adjudicating of spoilt votes in RDS qik.com by Suzy Byrne at 6/7/2009 12:06:13 PM1:06 PM yesterday

• Object 12 by Suzy Byrne at 6/7/2009 12:05:10 PM1:05 PM yesterday • Qikking live - #le09 qik.com by lexia via twitter at 6/7/2009 12:03:03 PM1:03 PM yesterday • Local elections: FF’s Martin Connaughton, Orla Leyden, FG’s Dominick Connolly, IND Paula McNamara elected to Roscommon Co Council by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 12:03:03 PM1:03 PM yesterday • (genuine*) left unity more crucial now than ever. there was no slate for these elections. 2ndNo2Lisbon organisation will be key. #LE09 by BrianGreene via twitter at 6/7/2009 12:02:23 PM1:02 PM yesterday • Off to adjudications ! by lexia via twitter at 6/7/2009 12:01:43 PM1:01 PM yesterday • George Lee on NewsTalk gives "learning curve" speech re his job ahead and asks us to give him some "leeway". Funny guy. #le09 by JL Pagano via twitter • RTE Election music is high on the drama by Suzy Byrne at 6/7/2009 12:00:33 PM1:00 PM yesterday • On Newstalk now, 18 year old Leaving Cert student who took a seat for FG on Tramore TC. Missed his name. #le09 by damienblake via twitter • Ireland East turnout reported as 56.8% here, according to briefing sheet given to me by the

112 Returning Officer. Very high. #le09 by krayZpaving via twitter at 6/7/2009 11:58:23 AM12:58 PM yesterday • I may have scared Proinsias! by lexia via twitter at 6/7/2009 11:58:03 AM12:58 PM yesterday • RTE Television coverage of elections will recommence shortly running until 2.45pm by Suzy Byrne at 6/7/2009 11:57:29 AM12:57 PM yesterday • Indication is joe higgins on 11% in dublin euro election by dinglenews via twitter at 6/7/2009 11:57:24 AM12:57 PM yesterday • HJearing that lots of YFG'ers are getting elected!! Delighted for em all! #le09 by Stephen Spillane via twitter at 6/7/2009 11:57:24 AM12:57 PM yesterday • If I had to choose between my beloved Dubs beating arch-rivals Meath 2day and Declan Ganley NOT getting a seat I'd say GO MEATH!!! #le09 by JL Pagano via twitter • Counts for Clare EAs updated as they happen. Kilrush Killaloe Shannon #le09 bit.ly by machinenation via twitter

• Object 13 by Suzy Byrne at 6/7/2009 11:56:27 AM12:56 PM yesterday • Gerry Coyle and Ml Holmes should be 2nd and 3rd home - they will benefit reasonably from McAndrew's votes. #elections by themayonews via twitter at 6/7/2009 11:56:23 AM12:56 PM yesterday • Tim Quinn is now 353 votes behind Rose Conway Walsh for the last seat. He will need a big swing from Ian McAndrew's elimination. #elections by themayonews via twitter at 6/7/2009 11:55:03 AM12:55 PM yesterday • have trouble determining exactly what city yesterdays bye-elections occurred in by Fergal Crehan at 6/7/2009 11:53:48 AM12:53 PM yesterday

• by Fergal Crehan at 6/7/2009 11:53:45 AM12:53 PM yesterday • Michael McNamara elected in Belmullet on the third count. The next count will see his surplus of 77 being distributed. #elections by themayonews via twitter at 6/7/2009 11:53:03 AM12:53 PM yesterday

113 • New blog post: Kildare (Celbridge) sixth count #le09 faduda.ie by faduda via twitter • Anybody able to computer pictures and colour the map of FF-Free zones so far (mid-day, Sunday)

Electoral areas where the counting has been completed, Fianna Fáil have zero councillors in the following electoral areas in Dublin and the immediately surrounding counties:

Ballbriggan Fingal County Council 0/5 seats

Lucan South Dublin County Council 0/5 seats

Ballyfermot-Drimnagh Dublin City Council 0/4 seats Crumlin-Kimmage Dublin City Council 0/4 seats North Inner City Dublin City Council 0/6 seats South-East Inner City Dublin City Council 0/4 seats South-West Inner City Dublin City Council 0/4 seats

Ballybrack Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council 0/5 seats Blackrock Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council 0/4 seats

Baltinglass Wicklow County Council 0/3 seats by Tipster • Two post-election (de)motivational posters bit.ly #le09 by Laughing_Lion via twitter • -Local elections: FF has lost 2 seats to FG, leaving FF on 8 and FG on 10 on Leitrim County Council #LE09 by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 11:49:23 AM12:49 PM yesterday • Anyone have any updates from Dunshaughlin LEA of Meath CoCo? #le09 by brettmirl via twitter • From 38 Migrant candidates running in local elections it looks like only 3 will win seats.c by Suzy Byrne at 6/7/2009 11:49:00 AM12:49 PM yesterday • @suzybie FG threw everything at it, ran too many candidates. No vote management from us. Our vote is down here but from high base. #le09 by damienblake via twitter • heading to Euro count now .. my spies are trying to get me an accurate tally.. health warnings on everything so far , I believe by PJ Coogan • Indication is that Cosai to be elected after Breandan Fitz elimination. by dinglenews via twitter at 6/7/2009 11:45:43 AM12:45 PM yesterday • Final lineup Cork City Council .. FF6.. FG8.. Lab7.. SF4.. SP1.. WP1.. Ind4... north central count continuing but won't alter these.. lineup there FF1 FG1 Lab1 SF1 SP1.. by PJ Coogan • Libertas leader Declan Ganley says he is "quietly confident" of taking a seat in the North West constituency #le09 by Campaign_Watch via twitter • RT @RTE_Elections Local elections: Dublin - The People Before Profit Alliance have five representatives and the Socialist Party three #LE09 by ianjamesjohnson via twitter

114 • Final lineup Cork City Council by PJ Coogan • European election: An RTE exit poll puts Joe Higgins and Eoin Ryan jointly on 11% and Mary Lou McDonald on 15% by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 11:42:23 AM12:42 PM yesterday • European election: SF’s Mary Lou McDonald, Socialist Party Joe Higgins & FF’s Eoin Ryan battle for the third seat in Dublin by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 11:42:03 AM12:42 PM yesterday • From Newswire-Castleconnell(1st):Mary Jackman(FG) and Eddie Wade(FF) elected, Jackman surp Distributed by wendylimerick • Seats according RTÉ: FG 210, FF 120, Lab 109, OTH 89, SF 34, GP 2 #le09 by Stephen Spillane via twitter at 6/7/2009 11:41:03 AM12:41 PM yesterday • Libertas founder Declan Ganley has arrived at the count centre in Castlebar, counting for Europe is well underway. #elections by themayonews via twitter at 6/7/2009 11:40:23 AM12:40 PM yesterday • @Suzy I loves it :D Club together and buy me a tractor! by Alexia Golez at 6/7/2009 11:39:55 AM12:39 PM yesterday • Letterkenny TC recount ended. 4FF, 2Ind. 1xFG,SF,other. FG take 1 seat on a vote of 2.5 quotas. #le09 by damienblake via twitter • @ Alexia Next Election we may send you to Roscommon to cover the count :) You are our local expert! by Suzy Byrne at 6/7/2009 11:39:11 AM12:39 PM yesterday • Roscommon, Roscommon, Roscommon... How are the numbers? by Alexia Golez at 6/7/2009 11:38:19 AM12:38 PM yesterday • RT @b2dac: - mantra from govt spokespersons is an insult to the intelligence of the electorate. #le09 by Stephen Spillane via twitter at 6/7/2009 12:37:43 PM1:37 PM yesterday • BlogWatch: Award Winning Politics Blog - Cedar Lounge Revolution on the Green Party in this Election cedarlounge.wordpress.com by Suzy Byrne at 6/7/2009 12:37:09 PM1:37 PM yesterday • Need to find power. Time to decamp! by Alexia Golez at 6/7/2009 12:36:28 PM1:36 PM yesterday • Green leader John Gormley says the electorate has given the Green party a kicking as a consequence of unpopular Govt decisions by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 12:36:03 PM1:36 PM yesterday • Lenihan in cloud cuckoo land too! by sazzybm • Brian Lenihan, Eamon Ryan, Joan Burton and Olivia Mitchell are political guests on RTE TV by Suzy Byrne at 6/7/2009 12:35:21 PM1:35 PM yesterday • John Gormley philosophising on RTE News. In cloud-cuckoo land, methinks. #le09 by irlef2009 via twitter • FF tallies show Pat The Cope trailing Harkin, Higgins in North West, with Ganley in fourth #ie09 #le09 by Campaign_Watch via twitter • None of the main parties are tallying in the NW? #le09

115 by Mark_Coughlan via twitter • Dermot Ahern "politicians of every hue & cry... colour " [news@1] #le09 Hue&Cry (Latin, hutesium et clamor, "a horn and shouting") D. Ahorn by BrianGreene via twitter at 6/7/2009 12:33:43 PM1:33 PM yesterday • None of the main parties are tallying in the NW? #le09 by Mark_Coughlan via twitter at 6/7/2009 12:33:43 PM1:33 PM yesterday • The Labour candidate in the European elections in Dublin, Proinsias de Rossa, says he is reasonably confident he will be elected by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 12:33:03 PM1:33 PM yesterday • fg now on 222, ff 128, l 111, green 2, sf 38, 90 to others. (Local Authority Seat Count) by sazzybm edited by Suzy Byrne • Lab leader Eamon Gilmore has told RTE that the party has done better than initially hoped and this has been their best ever local election by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 12:32:03 PM1:32 PM yesterday • RTE totty shows Ahern the RTE site. He leaves like a lost schoolboy. by Alexia Golez at 6/7/2009 12:31:45 PM1:31 PM yesterday

• Object 14 by Alexia Golez at 6/7/2009 12:31:20 PM1:31 PM yesterday • #LE09 So far, 121 Fianna Fáil councillors have been elected, 211 Fine Gael, 109 Labour, 2 Green, 34 Sinn Féin and 89 others by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 12:30:43 PM1:30 PM yesterday • Fact - the RDS is prejudiced against white bread sandwiches! They are all that icky, wholewheat type! by Alexia Golez at 6/7/2009 12:28:37 PM1:28 PM yesterday • New blog post: Kildare (Celbridge) 7th (final) count #le09 faduda.ie by faduda via twitter • FF will have 18 out of 130 seats in the 4 Dublin Councils by Suzy Byrne at 6/7/2009 12:28:01 PM1:28 PM yesterday • Gerry Adams now on Newstalk #le09 by Elrobo • The new way of getting FF candidates elected according to John Bowman is to deselect them and then they will get elected and come back in!

116 by Suzy Byrne at 6/7/2009 12:26:08 PM1:26 PM yesterday • "We suspected Geogee Leee's Fine Gael leaning two years ago." Dermot Ahern on RTE News! What a laugh. He is pathetic. #le09 by irlef2009 via twitter • Harris is very young. Another YFGer!!!! Come on the young ones!!! Well done Harris!! by sazzybm • SImon harris officially a name to watch says John Bowman on RTE as Donagh Diamond is stunned by his 55% of vote. by cianflah at 6/7/2009 12:23:32 PM1:23 PM yesterday • RTE saying that Maurice Ahern will hold on in Cabra...wonder if its FG or SF who loses out by aoifecarroll via twitter at 6/7/2009 12:22:43 PM1:22 PM yesterday • one quarter of all electoral areas in Dublin will not have FF representative. RTE say Maurice Ahern will just make it. by Suzy Byrne at 6/7/2009 12:21:16 PM1:21 PM yesterday • New blog post: The countdown is on in Euro South bit.ly by corkpolitics via twitter at 6/7/2009 12:18:23 PM1:18 PM yesterday • Meath CC Trim area. (FG) elected after 2nd count. Now has strong base to look for Meath West nomination in GE. by P O'Neill • RT@spiller2 highest vote in Cork. Beat John Buttimer FG South West by 26 votes by BrianGreene via twitter at 6/7/2009 12:17:03 PM1:17 PM yesterday • @BrianGreene highest vote in Cork. Beat John Buttimer FG South West by 26 votes by Stephen Spillane via twitter at 6/7/2009 12:15:23 PM1:15 PM yesterday • 1:04 : Basketball Arena: Tallaght Central update For anyone just joining us, two existing councillors Mick Murphy (Soc) and Joe Neville (.. by tallaghtecho via twitter at 6/7/2009 12:14:43 PM1:14 PM yesterday • Mick Barry Socialist Party Cork City North Central Ward on almost 2 quota. Highest vote on Cork Northside again? #LE09 by BrianGreene via twitter at 6/7/2009 12:14:43 PM1:14 PM yesterday • 12:31 : Basketball Arena: General UpdateLeaving Tallaght South out of the equation...this is the low down on how many seats each party ha.. by tallaghtecho via twitter at 6/7/2009 12:14:23 PM1:14 PM yesterday • Meath CC Trim Area -- corrected. Quota 1960. 2nd count: Butler (fg) 2013, cantwell (ind) 718, carey (fg) 1535, fegan (ff) 1656, golden (ind) 1179, Mcelhinney (lab) 1360, murray (ff) 1260. by P O'Neill • Patrick O'Dricoll, former YFG president got elected to Cork County Council last night. Fine Gael look after the young enthusiastic people. thats why I think they are more appealling to younger voters. FF is just full of old foggies! by sazzybm • I can't even imagine how Bertie would think of running for Dublin mayor next year after FF's decimation in Dublin #le09 by fearraigh via twitter • Meath CC Trim Area. Quota 1960. 2nd count: Butler (ff) 2013, cantwell (ind) 718, carey (fg) 1535, fegan (ff) 1656, golden (ind) 1179, Mcelhinney (lab) 1360, murruy (ff) 1260 by P O'Neill • The Supermarket Trolley - An essential tool in the conduct of Ireland's Participative Democracy! #le09

117 by Suzy Byrne via twitter • #le09 #EP09 Léargas i nGaeilge ar na dtorthaí go dtí seo. Buaiteoirí FG, Neamhspleaigh, Lucht Oibre. Cailteoirí; FF, SF, Glasaigh by igaeilge via twitter • After lunch heading into city hall to check on north central count. Still 3 seats up for grabs. #le09 by Stephen Spillane via twitter at 6/7/2009 12:07:03 PM1:07 PM yesterday • RTE are turning into sky news with their drama. good graphics though. by sazzybm • This makes me think this country will never change RT @suzybie Mary O'Rourkes son was elected to town council - dynasty continues #le09 by Clarabel via twitter • Uploading pics from yesterday's count in the RDS www.flickr.com #le09 by labour via twitter edited by Suzy Byrne • #le09 #EP09 Toghchán na dTurcaí bit.ly by igaeilge via twitter • Labour’s Proinsias De Rossa has said that the message from this election is that the Govt should go by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 1:00:43 PM2:00 PM yesterday • Rose Conway-Walsh's supporters have the tri-colour ready, they are confident she will get in #elections by themayonews via twitter at 6/7/2009 1:00:23 PM2:00 PM yesterday • McGuinness second prefs going everywhere says her election manager. not good news for JPP #LE09 by cianflah via twitter at 6/7/2009 12:58:46 PM1:58 PM yesterday • Athlone (Roscommon) Electoral Area: Trevor Finneran son of Minister of State Finneran may find it hard to keep his seat it will be possible that he will be in a fight with fellow party Cllr by Roscommon LE09 • RT @eolai: RTE TV news reporting Ganley to just miss out - that top 3 poll toppers will take those seats #le09 FINGERS, TOES & EYES CROSSED by JL Pagano via twitter • New blog post: Kildare (Naas) first count #le09 faduda.ie by faduda via twitter • Wicklow CC, West Result: Cullen Ind, Ruttle Ind, Timmins FG by skearon via twitter • Wicklow CC, East Result: Casey FF, Kavanagh Lab, O'Shaughnessy Lab, Snell SF, Winters FG by skearon via twitter • Wicklow CC, Arklow Result to Date - Blake FG, Kelly Lab by skearon via twitter • Wicklow CC, Greystones Result to Date - Harris FG by skearon via twitter • New blog post: Cork North Central – Final Result bit.ly by corkpolitics via twitter at 6/7/2009 12:56:43 PM1:56 PM yesterday • Predictions that Liam Aylward will take third seat in East by Suzy Byrne at 6/7/2009 12:56:11 PM1:56 PM yesterday • FG remains largest party on Cork City Council with 8 Seats. Lab have 7. FF and Oth have 6,

118 SF have 4 # by Stephen Spillane via twitter at 6/7/2009 12:55:24 PM1:55 PM yesterday • McGuinness will not have a big surplus to help John Paul Phelan by Suzy Byrne at 6/7/2009 12:55:18 PM1:55 PM yesterday • Quota in East will be about 110,000 votes by Suzy Byrne at 6/7/2009 12:55:01 PM1:55 PM yesterday • RTE says no tally from the South. Suspense remains high all the way to the end so. #LE09 by cianflah via twitter at 6/7/2009 12:54:38 PM1:54 PM yesterday • RTE's Cork Correspondent Pashcal Sheehy has gone stripey on the Tie and Shirt front by Suzy Byrne at 6/7/2009 12:54:16 PM1:54 PM yesterday • RTE TV news reporting Ganley to just miss out - that top 3 poll toppers will take those seats #le09 by eolai via twitter • Canditates Elected in Mid Roscommon: Martin Connaughton FF, Paula McNamara IND HAC, Orla Leyden FF, Dominic Connolly FG, Laurance Fallon FG by Roscommon LE09 • New blog post: Recount finishes bit.ly by corkpolitics via twitter at 6/7/2009 12:52:03 PM1:52 PM yesterday • Byrne is northside of the city so other 40% must be up for grabs by Higgins or even SF? That kills Ryan by cianflah at 6/7/2009 12:51:34 PM1:51 PM yesterday • Count in Mid Roscommon Complete, Laurance Fallon FG Elected on final count. by Roscommon LE09 • Meath CC Navan area 1st count quota 1958. Deane (ind) 1813, reilly (sf) 1612, holloway (fg) 1351, reilly (ff) 1225, jamal (fg) 1189, cassells (ff) 1059, tobin (sf) 822, mchugh (lab) 822, duffy (fg) 785, oneill (fg) 773 by P O'Neill • Mick Barry of the Socialist Party was re-elected on the first count in Cork North Central by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 12:50:43 PM1:50 PM yesterday • 50 to 60 percent of Byrnes tranfers are going to Ryan <- RTE by Suzy Byrne at 6/7/2009 12:50:13 PM1:50 PM yesterday • #LE09 Three former FF Lord Mayors have lost their seats on Cork City Council with all 31 councillors now elected by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 12:49:43 PM1:49 PM yesterday • Higgins, McDonald and Ryan are within 1 and 1.5 percent of each other according to tally of about 10percent of votes tallied - differing from Exit polls. Katie Hannon on RTE by Suzy Byrne at 6/7/2009 12:49:38 PM1:49 PM yesterday • Libertas’ Declan Ganley said he feels quietly confident of taking a European seat by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 12:48:03 PM1:48 PM yesterday • New blog post: Wallace loses seat bit.ly by corkpolitics via twitter at 6/7/2009 12:47:43 PM1:47 PM yesterday • Labour leader Eamon Gilmore has told RTÉ that the party has done better than initially hoped by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 12:47:03 PM1:47 PM yesterday • Meath CC Navan area. 7 seats. Currently 3FF, 3FG, 1 SF. FF hoping to keep 3 seats with better vote management than last time ... by P O'Neill • FG’s Brian Hayes says the election results show that the do not have confidence in the FF/Green Govt

119 by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 12:46:23 PM1:46 PM yesterday • With the SF team.. robbing their electricityz by Alexia Golez at 6/7/2009 12:42:41 PM1:42 PM yesterday • Great to see Joan Burton smiling on RTE! #le09 by martin_mills via twitter • Gormley: 50% of jobs created since March are green jobs!?! by JennyJeffer • Brian Lenihan implies we shouldn't be worried by the recession because life is about more than material things by Fergal Crehan at 6/7/2009 12:41:48 PM1:41 PM yesterday • Green Party's Eamon Ryan says party retains 'core vision' despite election results #le09 by kilian_doyle via twitter • @Fergal EUROs theres talk of Exit Pols from Friday on Sunday. Tallies from Saturday spoken of on Saturday, We need Sunday Tally&Counts #LE09 by BrianGreene via twitter at 6/7/2009 12:41:23 PM1:41 PM yesterday • Brian Lenihan on RTE - "this is not a numbers game it is about leadership." #LE09 by cianflah via twitter at 6/7/2009 12:40:36 PM1:40 PM yesterday • Blogwatch:Newstalk's online feed could not cope with traffic according to Blogger Eteanga ? www.eteanga.ie by Suzy Byrne at 6/7/2009 12:39:01 PM1:39 PM yesterday • Gormley needs to listen to his members. They gave the greens a thumping to tell them they dont want them proping up FF anymore, thats what I gleen from the whole thing!!! youd wonder what goes through these people's heads!!! by sazzybm • Gormley on RTE rightly sayes general election now will solve nothing. by SimonHaden • Eamon Ryan is talking about staying strong and coming back on RTE, but will they go down the route of the PDs #le09 by Elrobo • Updates on Dublin Euro tallies? Last night it looked like Higgins for third seat - this morning everyone is saying McDonald #le09 by Fergal via twitter • "Your party organisation is just crumbling beneath you"- Brian Dobson to Eamon Ryan on RTE. :) #le09 by chiarraigrrl via twitter • Cora Harvey, SF, tops poll in Stranorlar LEA of Donegal County Council #le09 by damienblake via twitter • Looks like it could be some time by Alexia Golez at 6/7/2009 1:25:36 PM2:25 PM yesterday • Catching up on the aftermath of the elections, finding #le09 to be really helpful. by Thaedydal via twitter • At the Cabra-Glasnevin count area! by Alexia Golez at 6/7/2009 1:25:29 PM2:25 PM yesterday • John 'Masheen' McInerney, FG Clare lost his set. by PatrickSaint • State of the parties so far nationally: FF(133) FG (235) Labour (112) Greens (2) Sinn Fein (39) Others (92) by Roscommon LE09

120 • State of the Parties Nationally: by Roscommon LE09 • Now watching The West Wing to pass time at Ireland East count. (the black Vera Wang) #le09 by krayZpaving via twitter at 6/7/2009 1:22:43 PM2:22 PM yesterday • PJ Kelly, FF Clare co co just re-tainted his seat by PatrickSaint • it just shows that the greens should not be in goverment when they cannot take a few petty insults forn FG by Roscommon LE09 • Luke Ming Flanagan & John Kelly Both Independents elected for Castlerea Electoral Area by Roscommon LE09 • Eamon Ryan fighting back on RTE1. Good to see a bit of passion and fight-back, he can be a bit priestly sometimes. At least it sounds like greens stay in govt bcoz they believe in something #le09 by deebdublin • FG's Betty Manning elected to KK Borough Council after count 11. Five more places to be filled SF will take next seat I think #le09 by brettmirl via twitter • Very glad to see Ganley & Libertas aren't going to get in. Impossible to trust a group so big, also hated his attacking negative politics by MarkBagnall via twitter • #LE09 Eamon Ryan says he is very disappointed with the Green's performance in the local elections but added the party was going to survive by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 1:18:23 PM2:18 PM yesterday • @MickFealty LIbertas vote would be very small in Dublin? It's McKenna and De Burca's transfers that would be more important to watch? by Suzy Byrne via twitter • Libertas transfering to Mary Lou strongly, accordingly 2 RTE ticker. Anyone know more? #le09 by MickFealty via twitter • 2:07 : Basketball Arena: General UpdateThe turn-out for Rathfarnham was actually 54.50% not 53.50% as reported above.Not much happening h.. by tallaghtecho via twitter at 6/7/2009 1:15:43 PM2:15 PM yesterday • All of the SFer here have Macs. They even brought an iMac. by lexia via twitter at 6/7/2009 1:14:23 PM2:14 PM yesterday • #LE09 Only 12 of the 34 local authorities have so far completed their elections. Within those 12 councils, FF has lost 24 seats by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 1:11:43 PM2:11 PM yesterday • Minister Eamon Ryan said he was surprised yesterday at the insults and contempt coming from FG towards the Green party by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 1:10:23 PM2:10 PM yesterday • Eamonn Ryan is losing his cool on RTE, not a good sign #le09 by eoinpurcell via twitter • Laois must be the slowest county in Ireland for counting votes..... #le09 by clairehearty via twitter • Joan bruton is actually a very effective attack dog. She sounds very reasonable #le09 by eoinpurcell via twitter • Cabra/Glasnevin count continues - Seaghan has been eliminated (Sinn Fein) Waiting still to

121 see if Maurice Ahern will keep his council seat. by Suzy Byrne at 6/7/2009 1:09:40 PM2:09 PM yesterday • Eoin Ryan is distraught on RTE. Talk about tired and emotional by Fergal Crehan at 6/7/2009 1:09:37 PM2:09 PM yesterday • Count in Mid Roscommon Complete, Laurance Fallon FG Elected on final count.

Canditates Elected in Mid Roscommon: Martin Connaughton FF, Paula McNamara IND HAC, Orla Leyden FF, Dominic Connolly FG, Laurance Fallon FG by cianflah at 6/7/2009 1:09:34 PM2:09 PM yesterday • Anyone got anything on latest in Castlerea, Co. roscommon?? by Mossy • Summary of 4 Dublin councils #le09 (3 seats outstanding in DCC) 45 Lab 36 FG 17 FF 12 Ind 9 SF 5 PBP 3 SP 0 GP by Patrick_DCC via twitter • Has Eamonn Ryan been out singing last night? He's lost his voice. Certainly isn't from celebrating #LE09 by boctweet via twitter • Seats Held: FF 130 - FG 230 - LAB 112 - GP 2 - SF 39 - OTH 91 #le09 by Stephen Spillane via twitter at 6/7/2009 1:06:23 PM2:06 PM yesterday • Former Taoiseach says Fianna Fáil now has to move on and to work hard in continuing to get the economy right by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 1:06:04 PM2:06 PM yesterday • An RTE exit poll has shown that 55% of voters said there should be a general election before 2012 by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 1:05:03 PM2:05 PM yesterday • The Greens looked shocked & dismayed on tv. Did they really think the people were behind their support for FF? #LE09 by boctweet via twitter • News from Donegal: McBrearty from Tribunals to take a seat for Labour; Labour also showing well in Glenties; Battle on in Letterkenny area. by damienblake via twitter • Cheers Suzy by Bazalini • @Bazalini - my last 'sighting' was Highland radio yesterday! by Suzy Byrne at 6/7/2009 1:03:31 PM2:03 PM yesterday • The Minister for Justice, Dermot Ahern, says there will be no heave against the leadership of the Taoiseach

122 by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 1:03:23 PM2:03 PM yesterday • Thats not good for JP Phelan. Pity. I like him!!!! lenihan is a fool. talking through ahe behind by sazzybm • any idea where Mary Coughlan has been? Has she been seen in the North West? by Bazalini • DeRossa telling Lenihan how it is on RTE...Anyone but FF! #le09 by Elrobo via twitter • Counts for Clare EAs as they happen. Kilrush Killaloe Shannon #le09 bit.ly Nationally FG223 FF128 Lab111 Ind90 SF38 GP2 by machinenation via twitter • Is it now possible that Ganley was inflating his chances yesterday by throwing around bogus tally figures? #le09 by Fergal via twitter • Labour's De Rossa says election a "message to Government that they should go" #le09 by Campaign_Watch via twitter • Brian Lenihan says election 'not a referendum on Government' and insists it retains a mandate to continue in office #le09 by Campaign_Watch via twitter • Meath CC Dunshaughlin 1st count quota 2112. bobbett (ind) 746, bonner (ind) 1574, brooks (ff) 890, doherty (fg) 1636, fanning (fg) 876, fitzgerald (ind) 2410, killian (ff) 2066, king (lab) 486, leonard (ff) 1070, long (ind) 157, mcgowan (lab) 947, mcloughlin (lab) 532, murphy (fg) 1050, o'connor (fg) 1050, tormey (ff) 938. by P O'Neill • "It's the margin of error we operate in" - Dan Boyle on Newstlk re GP decimation. Methinks the errors were made in govt, not margins! #le09 by irlef2009 via twitter • RT@martin_mills Great to see Joan Burton smiling on RTE! #le09 // is that a 4:3 or 16:9 widescreen smile? by BrianGreene via twitter at 6/7/2009 1:49:43 PM2:49 PM yesterday • FF’s PJ Kelly, FG’s and IND Patricia McCarthy have been elected onto Clare County Council by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 1:48:03 PM2:48 PM yesterday • Bourke FG and Doran (semi-FF) elected in Wicklow CC Arklow area on final count by skearon via twitter • RTE really should have worked out their coverage plan better, none now until later evening - stuck with Newstalk #le09 by Elrobo via twitter • Trevor Finneran son of Minister has lost his seat in the Athlone (Roscommon) Electoral Area, John Keogh & Paddy Kilduff both FF have been elected that concludes the count for south Roscommon. #le09 by Roscommon LE09 • RTE are a bit like FF...they don't get it...out of step with the people a bit with their patchy coverage by PatrickSaint • FG’s Seamus Cosai and Brendan Griffin, Michael D. O’Shea, FF, and Robert Beasley, SF, have been elected onto Kerry County Council by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 1:45:03 PM2:45 PM yesterday

123 • Trevor Finneran son of Minister Michael Finneran has lost his seat in the athlone electoral area. by Roscommon LE09 • Newstalk and the Live Blog now the only player in town again. RTE TV off air and the kerry game on the radio. by cianflah at 6/7/2009 1:43:27 PM2:43 PM yesterday • Pat Leahy described this as "political revolution". From what, FF to FG-Lab? Hardly revolution. #le09 by lennyantonelli via twitter • From Roscommon Local Election blogger on www.irishelection.com "Sen: on Shannonside FM has said, "Tuesdays FF party meeting will be an inquest on the elections", he also said that he will stand by Taoiseach Brian Cowan all the way as he is the best man to run the country." by cianflah at 6/7/2009 1:42:32 PM2:42 PM yesterday • [object String] by Simon McGarr at 6/7/2009 1:42:17 PM2:42 PM yesterday • RTE coverage ending now. John Bowman says this is a tsunami hitting FF and a triumph for FG. by EmilyAM • Maurice Ahern and team posing for photogs.. The pretend looking at tallies by Alexia Golez at 6/7/2009 1:39:54 PM2:39 PM yesterday • O Shea (ff), Cosai and Griffin (fg) deemed elected in Dingle area by dinglenews via twitter at 6/7/2009 1:39:43 PM2:39 PM yesterday • There goes the Artane Whitehall posse by Alexia Golez at 6/7/2009 1:38:54 PM2:38 PM yesterday • New blog post: First candidates arrive at Neptune bit.ly by corkpolitics via twitter at 6/7/2009 1:38:04 PM2:38 PM yesterday • People are gathering around the podium here. An announcement is coming! by Alexia Golez at 6/7/2009 1:37:53 PM2:37 PM yesterday • i heard a few chastened FF stalwarts on ClareFM moaning about lack of understanding by electorate and poor communication by HQ...god help us... by PatrickSaint • Sen: Terry Leyden on Shannonside FM has said, "Tuesdays FF party meeting will be an inquest on the elections" LE09 by Roscommon LE09 • Trolley full of Childers votes just overturned. Decided not to demand a full recount yet. ;-) #le09 by krayZpaving via twitter at 6/7/2009 1:36:23 PM2:36 PM yesterday • RT @juanbehrend: 1st prognosis Austria: Soc 24%; Conserv 30,6;%; HPMartin 18,1%; GREENS 9,1%; Freedom Party; 12,7%; BZÖ 4,5% #ep09 by Stephen Spillane via twitter at 6/7/2009 1:36:03 PM2:36 PM yesterday • RT RTE1 (TV) 10 mins ago "Fianna Fail have take a battering in Sligo due to the 'Save Sligos Cancer Services Campaign" WELL DONE EVERYBODY by not_JimmyDevins via twitter • Lenihan saying on RTE that Cowen wants to be a chairman & not a chief...we need a chief & leader in this country #le09 by Elrobo via twitter • Speaking of cabals on RTE reminds me to ask, "Where is Mary Coughlan?". Has anyone heard her speak her jewels of down-home wisdom? #le09

124 by irlef2009 via twitter • a friends fb status reads: "The Greens are the new PDs". couldnt agree more! #le09 by Stephen Spillane via twitter at 6/7/2009 1:34:43 PM2:34 PM yesterday • Jubilant scenes follow Rose Conway-Walsh's election as she joins McNamara, Coyle and Holmes in the Council for Belmullet #elections by themayonews via twitter at 6/7/2009 1:33:43 PM2:33 PM yesterday • Now Lenihan - and Dempsey earlier - is attributing their problems in part to poor communications. Another one from the spin doctors? #le09 by irlef2009 via twitter • Artane Whitehall recount announcement. Candidates and agent are being invited to talk about adjudications on changes in the last recount . Candidates invited - Flanagan / Rock / Carmichael / Mahon. by Alexia Golez edited by Suzy Byrne at 6/7/2009 1:32:27 PM2:32 PM yesterday • Lenihan accepts that party have not communicated reality of economy effectively by Suzy Byrne at 6/7/2009 1:32:13 PM2:32 PM yesterday • Brian Lenihan says party will have to reflect on candidate selection process after election by Suzy Byrne at 6/7/2009 1:31:48 PM2:31 PM yesterday • No tally going on in South so no point in heading to neptune till later. Id say first count result will be in ar about 10pm. #le09 by Stephen Spillane via twitter at 6/7/2009 1:31:43 PM2:31 PM yesterday • FF’s Jimmy Maloney, and FG’s Eugene Lavin and Joe Mellett have retained their seats on Mayo County Council by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 1:31:23 PM2:31 PM yesterday • I see Election 2009 on RTE will be followed by "Carry On Cabbie". From the ridiculous to the sublime, perhaps? ;-) #le09 by irlef2009 via twitter • Labour should hold seat in East Clare, scrum for last seat by PatrickSaint • KK CoCo - Piltown - 1 Lab, 1 FG. 4 more seats to be decided. On 4th count, very slow! #le09 by brettmirl via twitter • KK CoCo - Kilkenny - No additional candidates are elected on the 2nd, 3rd, 4th or 5th counts. Only FF McGuinnes in so far #le09 by brettmirl via twitter • Gossip around that Mary Lou is doing better than Eoin Ryan on transfers, but is neck and neck with Joe Higgins. SFers don't see this as good though, as Higgins could very well pip her on transfers later. by Alexia Golez edited by Fergal Crehan at 6/7/2009 1:29:20 PM2:29 PM yesterday • Noel Whelan suggesting on RTE that Eoin Ryan won't make it back to Europe. #le09 by irlef2009 via twitter • Noel Whelan points to interview process and the problem that it caused to FF organisation as supporters who did not get selected did not come out to support the party on canvass. by Suzy Byrne edited by Fergal Crehan at 6/7/2009 1:27:47 PM2:27 PM yesterday • Killorglin LEA:5 seats: 2FG, 2 FF and 1 Healy Rae #le09 by DiarmaidONeill via twitter • KK CoCo - Callan -B. Ireland FG, P. Crowley Ind, M. Doran FF, T. Maher FG elected, all seats filled. #le09 by brettmirl via twitter • According to Shane Coleman on RTE - 20 out of 27 LEA's in Dublin - A left candidate

125 topped the poll by Suzy Byrne at 6/7/2009 1:26:54 PM2:26 PM yesterday • -Local elections: FF’s Micheál McNamara, Michael Holmes IND, FG’s Gerry Coyle, and Rose Conway-Walsh for SF elected to Mayo County Council by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 2:20:43 PM3:20 PM yesterday • Excellent vote management by FG in Clare. 12 seats on 34.2% of vote while FF have 9 seats on 35.5% of vote. 4 seats left to fill #le09 by Stephen Spillane via twitter at 6/7/2009 2:19:23 PM3:19 PM yesterday

• Object 15 by Suzy Byrne at 6/7/2009 2:18:00 PM3:18 PM yesterday • @suzybie i thought only parties could nominate to seats. We had an independent die here and it went to next on the ballot by Stephen Spillane via twitter at 6/7/2009 2:17:03 PM3:17 PM yesterday • Qikking live - #le09 qik.com by lexia via twitter at 6/7/2009 2:16:03 PM3:16 PM yesterday • Qikking live - #le09 qik.com by lexia via twitter at 6/7/2009 2:14:23 PM3:14 PM yesterday • posters posters posters wet warped flapping posters, need to come down and be stored for the General Election in 3 months :) #LE09 by BrianGreene via twitter at 6/7/2009 2:14:03 PM3:14 PM yesterday • 3:08 : Basketball Arena: Tallaght SouthThe intensity on the floor is unreal! The eagle-eye supporters watching the count should be ammen.. by tallaghtecho via twitter at 6/7/2009 2:14:03 PM3:14 PM yesterday • The Minister for Finance Brian Lenihan has said the Govt will have to reflect on the candidate selection process after this result by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 2:13:03 PM3:13 PM yesterday • @lexia i know the feeling I was taking video of reaction to poll toppers declarations, photo guys wanted be out of the way, share lads #LE09 by BrianGreene via twitter at 6/7/2009 2:12:23 PM3:12 PM yesterday

126 • Object 16 by Suzy Byrne at 6/7/2009 2:12:18 PM3:12 PM yesterday • Chief Whip Pat Carey says they'll face down the no-confidence motion next week...all guns are loaded, high noon theatre again by PatrickSaint • Trevor Finneran "Im disappointed but I wish Paddy & John all the best, I dont know whwre by Roscommon LE09 • Cheerio, Green Party, the of Irish politics. by twentymajor • My predictions for Glenties LEA: O'Domhnaill (Ind-FF); Gallagher (SF); Slowey (FG); Doherty (Ind-FG); Alcorn (FF) #LE09 by davgreene via twitter • RTE have perferomed notably badly this election. This afternoon they continued to rely on their exit poll, a full 24 hours after tally information had become available. by Fergal Crehan at 6/7/2009 2:10:49 PM3:10 PM yesterday • Qikking live - #le09 qik.com by lexia via twitter edited by Christine Bohan at 6/7/2009 2:10:03 PM3:10 PM yesterday • RT @RTE_Elections: Govt Chief Whip Pat Carey has said the Green party has affirmed its commitments to Govt with FF - but for how long??? by Stephen Spillane via twitter at 6/7/2009 2:09:43 PM3:09 PM yesterday • "Communication" is always the solution trotted out after a defeat like this. To say anything else would be an admission that the voters just aren't that into you. by Fergal Crehan at 6/7/2009 2:08:51 PM3:08 PM yesterday • Govt Chief Whip Pat Carey has said the Green party has affirmed its commitments to Govt with FF by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 2:08:43 PM3:08 PM yesterday • Uses* by lexia via twitter at 6/7/2009 2:08:23 PM3:08 PM yesterday • Séan Haughey used an old Sony Wricsson. It all makes sense now. by lexia via twitter at 6/7/2009 2:08:03 PM3:08 PM yesterday

127 • Hannifin in beige yfrog.com by lexia via twitter at 6/7/2009 2:07:04 PM3:07 PM yesterday • I swear to god, if I get trampled on one more time or get told to get out of the way.. by lexia via twitter at 6/7/2009 2:05:03 PM3:05 PM yesterday • Trevor Finneran & Michael now been interviewed on shannonside radio listen live www.shannonside.ie#le09 by Roscommon LE09 • New blog post: Final results for Cork County Council in local elections corkpolitics.ie by corkpolitics via twitter at 6/7/2009 2:03:43 PM3:03 PM yesterday • FF’s Paddy Bracken and FG’s David Goodwin have retained their seats on Laois County Council after the seventh count in the Mountmellick area by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 2:03:43 PM3:03 PM yesterday • Fine Gael strategy across Donegal a disaster. Party HQ imposed its will on the local membership, results not great across Donegal. #le09 by davgreene via twitter • FF Chief Whip Pat Carey communication comment translates to: We ran out of spin by PatrickSaint • 14 of the 34 councils have filled all their seats. On those 14, FF have lost 32 seats, while FG and Labour have both gained 17 by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 2:00:43 PM3:00 PM yesterday • Newstalk back at 8pm with Hook, that is the end of their coverage #le09 by Elrobo via twitter • Chief Whip Pat Carey says the strengths and weaknesses of how Govt policies are being communicated need to be examined by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 1:59:23 PM2:59 PM yesterday • Qikking live - #le09 qik.com by lexia via twitter at 6/7/2009 1:58:44 PM2:58 PM yesterday • While we wait ... France euro turnout at 15% at midday. Low turnout would help Libertas allied MPF (de Villiers) tinyurl.com by P O'Neill • Thanks, Suzy. Come on, Joe. by twentymajor • Mary Hannifin is here! by lexia via twitter at 6/7/2009 1:58:03 PM2:58 PM yesterday • Qikking live - #le09 qik.com by lexia via twitter at 6/7/2009 1:57:03 PM2:57 PM yesterday • @TwentyMajor - In Dublin? Too close to call between McDonald and Higgins - Ryan being discounted by many pundits at moment and from reports from sporadic tally in RDS. Alexia may know more shortly. She's embedded with SF (Sharing electricity!) by Suzy Byrne at 6/7/2009 1:56:50 PM2:56 PM yesterday • Photo op yfrog.com by lexia via twitter at 6/7/2009 1:56:03 PM2:56 PM yesterday • Of the 14 Councils which now have all seats filled, FG and Labour have gained 17 seats each by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 1:56:03 PM2:56 PM yesterday • Who's likely to get the 3rd European seat? by twentymajor

128 • Qikking live - #le09 qik.com by lexia via twitter at 6/7/2009 1:53:23 PM2:53 PM yesterday • Cllr Paddy Kilduff FF who gain seat at the loss of Trevor Finneran confirms on Shannonside Radio that he was asked by Fianna Fail HQ in Dublin to step aside for this election and not to run.#le09 by Roscommon LE09 • Qikking live - #le09 qik.com by lexia via twitter at 6/7/2009 1:51:43 PM2:51 PM yesterday • @cianflah South will have first count around 10pm id say by Stephen Spillane via twitter at 6/7/2009 1:51:23 PM2:51 PM yesterday • Joe Higgins gets highest vote in Fingal beating Peter Coyle (Lab) by 6. #LE09 by BrianGreene via twitter at 6/7/2009 2:48:23 PM3:48 PM yesterday • They should swap the #gaa panelists and the #le09 analysts....just for the craic. by martin_mills via twitter • people with hearts and brains round the country rejoice at election results, until they remember FGs belief system #le09 by politicalthicko via twitter • Thread entitled 'How did the Blacks do?' on politics.ie has been renamed 'How did the foreign-born candidates do?'. Concerned lulz. by Christine Bohan at 6/7/2009 2:46:41 PM3:46 PM yesterday • @aoifeac - Maurice is still in - and hopeful - Alexia is keeping an eye on the count there. by Suzy Byrne at 6/7/2009 2:46:25 PM3:46 PM yesterday • via @dkellyj "RTE’s ‘celebrity’ candidate former economics correspondent George Lee, takes Belfast South with ease" is.gd #le09 by Stephen Spillane via twitter at 6/7/2009 2:46:23 PM3:46 PM yesterday • TV3 reporter totty looks all the same. Clones? by lexia via twitter at 6/7/2009 2:46:03 PM3:46 PM yesterday • I'm so relieved Mary Hannafin isn't worried about next week vote of no confidence! by PatrickSaint • in Kilkenny has become the third Green Party councillor to be elected by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 2:45:43 PM3:45 PM yesterday • Any update on Maurice Ahern yet? Has he been eliminated? by aoifac • Many thanks to P O'Neill for the Meath Count Coverage - Also to our various contributors for coverage of the other sport this weekend - Kerry vs. Cork in Fitzgerald Stadium! by Suzy Byrne at 6/7/2009 2:44:36 PM3:44 PM yesterday • Minister Hanafin has said the abinet has full confidence in the Taoiseach and she isn't worried about the vote of no confidence in the Govt by RTE_Elections via twitter edited by cianflah at 6/7/2009 2:43:03 PM3:43 PM yesterday • Meath CC Trim electoral area. Seamus Murray (FF) who had Noel Dempsey's old council seat eliminated. Seat likely to be picked up by Labour.c by P O'Neill edited by Suzy Byrne • RT @lexia: Epic.. Simons wants to shake hands with DeRossa. He refuses. Missed the fight. #le09 by Suzy Byrne via twitter • @BrianGreene Fuck 'em. I'm only small ;)

129 by lexia via twitter at 6/7/2009 2:41:23 PM3:41 PM yesterday • Kerry 0-13, Cork 1-10, draw in Munster SFC at Fitzgerad Stadium Killarney by dinglenews via twitter at 6/7/2009 2:40:43 PM3:40 PM yesterday • Counters for Artan Whitehall are destroyed. Zzzzz yfrog.com by lexia via twitter at 6/7/2009 2:40:23 PM3:40 PM yesterday • 74 mins Sheehan keeps his nerve at the other end to point a free and ensure the game ends all square after an absorbing contest. 0-13 1-10 by dinglenews via twitter at 6/7/2009 2:40:03 PM3:40 PM yesterday • Minister for Social and Family Affairs Mary Hanafin says the results of the elections do not show that the people want a change of Govt by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 2:39:43 PM3:39 PM yesterday • SF has thanked everyone in the South Dublin County Council area who voted and elected three councillors for the party by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 2:39:23 PM3:39 PM yesterday • FG Pat O'Neill first person elected in Thomastown LEA of KK CoCo #le09 Six candidates left for 3 seats by brettmirl via twitter • kerry have injury time free to draw game ... by PJ Coogan • a draw in killarney.. by PJ Coogan • Epic.. Simons wants to shake hands with DeRossa. He refuses. Missed the fight. by lexia via twitter at 6/7/2009 2:37:24 PM3:37 PM yesterday • Meath CC Trim Area Quota 1960. 3rd Count Carey (fg) 1799, fegan (ff) 2472, golden (ind) 1494, mcelhinney (lab) 1679. Fegan FF elected by P O'Neill

• Object 17 by Suzy Byrne at 6/7/2009 2:37:17 PM3:37 PM yesterday • 72 mins Declan O'Sullivan put the ball behind for a Cork 45, and Colm O'Neill holds his nerve to point 0-12 1-10 Cork lead by dinglenews via twitter at 6/7/2009 2:37:03 PM3:37 PM yesterday • FG’s Ollie Moore, Ind Jimmy Kenny, and FF’s John Keogh and Paddy Kilduff have been elected to Roscommon County Council

130 by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 2:36:03 PM3:36 PM yesterday • Qikking live - #le09 qik.com by lexia via twitter at 6/7/2009 2:35:23 PM3:35 PM yesterday • Cooper holds off two Cork defenders and point at a critical time and pull Kerry level for the first time since the tenth minute. 0-12 1-09 by dinglenews via twitter at 6/7/2009 2:33:23 PM3:33 PM yesterday • Any count from South Galway? by PatrickSaint • FG Pat O'Neill first person elected in Thomastown LEA of KK CoCo #le09 Six candidates left for 3 seats by brettmirl via twitter

• Object 18 by Suzy Byrne at 6/7/2009 2:30:23 PM3:30 PM yesterday • Qikking live - #le09 qik.com by lexia via twitter at 6/7/2009 2:30:23 PM3:30 PM yesterday • Pat Hayes (elected) FF Clare says FFHQ got it wrong...deposed FF Tony O'Brien moaning + chocking up on Clare FM by PatrickSaint • Kerry 0-11 Cork 1-09 64 mins It's back to one point as Sheehan adds another well taken free to his tally, this time from the left. by dinglenews via twitter at 6/7/2009 2:29:03 PM3:29 PM yesterday • Tallies for Euros all over the shop. The tallies are not being done properly by lexia via twitter at 6/7/2009 2:26:43 PM3:26 PM yesterday • I suppose if you use public transport, have kids in school or are a public servant the time to kick Green-A-Fáil was Friday. #LE09 by BrianGreene via twitter at 6/7/2009 2:26:23 PM3:26 PM yesterday • I spell Hanafin wrong every fucking time by lexia via twitter at 6/7/2009 2:25:43 PM3:25 PM yesterday • Pat Carey walks with Hannifin. They see the coffee shop. She says Hallelujah. I shit you not. by lexia via twitter at 6/7/2009 2:25:03 PM3:25 PM yesterday • Mary Hanafin, Minister for Social Welfare press gaggle in RDS - thanks to @lexia bit.ly

131 #le09 by Suzy Byrne via twitter • FF, Michael Begley Ind + elected in East Clare. Tony O'Brien FF is out by PatrickSaint • Fortune Lab elected on 5th County Greystones area WCC, now distributing his surplus of 191 by skearon via twitter • @suzybie ohh i know no bye-elections but that didnt happen in cork as there is no party. by Stephen Spillane via twitter at 6/7/2009 2:21:43 PM3:21 PM yesterday • Counts for Clare EAs completed. Kilrush Killaloe Shannon #le09 bit.ly Nationally FG247 FF145 Lab114 Ind97 SF38 GP2 by machinenation via twitter • RT @juanbehrend: Germany first trends: CDU 36-39, SPD 24-26 Greens 11-12, FDP 10- 11, Left 7-8. Greens 3rd's! #ep09 by Stephen Spillane via twitter at 6/7/2009 3:13:43 PM4:13 PM yesterday • Is there any place on the web to look up detailed count information for the locals yet. RTÉ doesn't have it and electionsireland.org hasn't been updated by dfg • Well, it is a European election, after all. The vast majority of candidates are alligned to Europe-wide groupings by Fergal Crehan at 6/7/2009 3:13:18 PM4:13 PM yesterday • greens or no greens the way forward is renewable energy and green technology, we all need to get behind campaigns such as the Spirit of Ireland by Sinead O'Kelly • O I thought I read in the news that they had results. My mistake. But we're all voting for different candidates so how would the Irish results affect the other countries. by sazzybm • Cabra Glasnevin recount starts! by Alexia Golez at 6/7/2009 3:11:19 PM4:11 PM yesterday • Paddy Belton FG, Mick Cahill FF, Mark Casey IND, Sean Farrell FG, and Barney Steele FF elected to Longford County Council by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 3:10:43 PM4:10 PM yesterday • It was the who released their results and the election/count has been suspended there while under review by the EU for breaking the clearly set out rules. by aoifac • Caroline Lynch SF, Eoghan Farrell IND, Ray Butler FG, and Jimmy Fegan FF have taken the four Trim seats on Meath County Council by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 3:10:24 PM4:10 PM yesterday • Qikking live - #le09 qik.com by lexia via twitter at 6/7/2009 3:09:03 PM4:09 PM yesterday • polls close in France and Germany at 22.00 CET no announcement of results until all polls shut. by cianflah at 6/7/2009 3:08:54 PM4:08 PM yesterday • Is Maurice hanging around for the count or heading to Croker, cos the Dublin match is starting? #LE09 by Elrobo via twitter • @sazzybm Denmark is still voting as far as I know. The 9pm embargo is because that is

132 when the last votes are being cast. It doesn't do to announce results while the election is still happening. by Fergal Crehan edited by cianflah at 6/7/2009 3:07:47 PM4:07 PM yesterday • Qikking live - #le09 qik.com by lexia via twitter at 6/7/2009 3:06:43 PM4:06 PM yesterday • Wonder if the impressive www.irishelection.com will be next year's Best Political Blog in Irish Blog Awards #euni #LE09 by alaninbelfast via twitter • Well At least you have access to a computer/internet. Yesterday I was at the count in Mallow and had no contact with the outside world for the whole night. We were relying on the newcomers for info!!! Ha ha! by sazzybm • is that the rules? I think thats silly. Denmark already have their results out. by sazzybm • @lexia The world is still turning :) by aoifac • Live Donegal coverage as Gaeilge on RnaG...hopefully they'll bring in other centers by PatrickSaint • Mark posts on the long running Ahern council seat count url.ie and Lexia is Qikking like mad qik.com #LE09 by irishelection via twitter at 6/7/2009 3:04:43 PM4:04 PM yesterday • Oh sweet Jesus. Adjudication for Artane Whitehall is recommencing. Candidates and their agents have been called again. by lexia via twitter at 6/7/2009 3:04:43 PM4:04 PM yesterday • No counts are to be announced until 9, and I understand there is no tally in South, so I would be very surprised to hear concessions from any candidates this early by Fergal Crehan at 6/7/2009 3:02:24 PM4:02 PM yesterday • Green leader John Gormley says his party plans to stay in coalition with Fianna Fáil, despite their wipeout in the local elections by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 3:01:43 PM4:01 PM yesterday • The great thing about being at a count is its immersive nature. It's also the biggest drawback. I have no clue what's happening outside. by lexia via twitter at 6/7/2009 3:01:23 PM4:01 PM yesterday • :sassybm - count not permitted to be announced until 9pm by Suzy Byrne at 6/7/2009 3:00:43 PM4:00 PM yesterday • Does that mean there might be a 1st count in the South soon by sazzybm • Just posted on @Irishelection off to get food. Haven't eaten properly since Friday. 1.50 for a pack of crisps in the RDS! #le09 by Mark_Coughlan via twitter at 6/7/2009 3:00:04 PM4:00 PM yesterday • @Stephen Spillane that would be great news. Colm Burke? by aoifac • New blog post: Ireland East turnout - sorry, no tallies #le09 faduda.ie by faduda via twitter • 1st count will be announced at about 9pm. Count will be finished by 7. #le09 by Stephen Spillane via twitter at 6/7/2009 2:59:43 PM3:59 PM yesterday • @SimonHaden ..... there are of course differences between FF & FG but not for arguing it out here main thing to point out is thatt the Greens do not need to be, and shouldn't be, in

133 Govt. They are as bad as the PDs in accepting they are just numbers to FF and do not have any say. by aoifac • I dont think FF and FG are the same. maybe if you go back 50 years. FG want to put the country right, FF are hell bent on running it into the ground. FF are old fashioned and backwards. FG have young bright candidates,with great new ideas and people who actually know what they are talking about!!! by sazzybm • Many thanks to D4 Hotels for the great Blogger HQ yesterday - image below is of Cian and Myself and jellies, coffee and laptops which kept us going. by Suzy Byrne at 6/7/2009 2:58:52 PM3:58 PM yesterday • KK CoCo - Kilkenny - FG Martin Brett and Green Malcom Noonan elected on 6th count. O'Hargin Lab and Kavanagh Ind eliminated #le09 by brettmirl via twitter • New blog post: Ireland East turnout - sorry, no tallies #le09 faduda.ie by faduda via twitter

• by Suzy Byrne at 6/7/2009 2:57:58 PM3:57 PM yesterday • The division of seats across the country stands at: FF 149, FG 252, Lab 115, Greens 3, SF 42, and Others 99 by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 2:56:23 PM3:56 PM yesterday • Meath CC Trim Area sees great showing by Tracey McElhinney (Lab), seems to have rebuilt old Labour support. FG and Lab both benefit from FF weakness and independent vote not buoyant outside Trim town. by P O'Neill • New blog post: Kildare (Naas) third count - two FG candidates elected #le09 faduda.ie by faduda via twitter • there is no difference between FG & FF so I dont know what everyone is getting so excited about. If the Greens are to be in Govt. it has to be one of these so there is no point pulling out now. by SimonHaden • Adjudications have ended for Artane Whitehall by lexia via twitter at 6/7/2009 2:52:43 PM3:52 PM yesterday • Pat O'Neill and Martin Brett for Fine Gael have both been elected to by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 2:51:44 PM3:51 PM yesterday • KK CoCo - Kilkenny - FG Martin Brett and Green Malcom Noonan elected on 6th count. O'Hargin Lab and Kavanagh Ind eliminated #le09 by brettmirl via twitter • Jerry Lundy FF and Michael Fleming FG have been elected to Sligo County Council by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 2:51:03 PM3:51 PM yesterday • New blog post: Kildare (Naas) second count #le09 faduda.ie by faduda via twitter • Any news from tipp north yet? wasnt there counting starting there at 2? by sazzybm • bookmaker Paddy Power slashed the odds on a FG/Labour coalition forming the next Government from 4/7 to 1/2. Spokeperson said: "We’ve cut the odds on a FG/Lab coalition

134 and Enda Kenny being the next Taoiseach who clearly think there’ll be big changes - and soon." by PatrickSaint • @Fergal he'll set up his own continent using Kryptonite, flood Europe and make a killing on property values. by AllanCavanagh via twitter at 6/7/2009 3:35:34 PM4:35 PM yesterday • @cianflah s 125 Electoral Act 92 allows certain recount requests at end of any single count.Surely impossible to proceed w/o notice #le09 by macsithigh via twitter • In south Tipp, Fianna Fáil has dropped from 10 seats on the council to six by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 3:32:03 PM4:32 PM yesterday • New blog post: Kildare (Naas) fourth count MacNamara (Lab) elected #le09 faduda.ie by faduda via twitter • In Wexford and Waterford, Fianna Fáil has been reduced to 5 seats on each county council, with gains for FG and SF by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 3:30:43 PM4:30 PM yesterday • @Fergal He'll split his time between stalking the EU even though he didn't get a mandate and he'll go back to making money through dodgy work process/war/guns and god knows what else. by aoifac • Pat the Cope sounding a bit shakey on Radio na G...he'll need 's transfers...he hopes to scrape in with Harkins and Higgins by PatrickSaint • @cianflah yea, but a long fecking night and another day for me! by Stephen Spillane via twitter at 6/7/2009 3:27:43 PM4:27 PM yesterday • I think Sketchy is the operative word there by sazzybm • Drogheda Borough Council >Frank Gallagher< Socialist Party ELECTED by BrianGreene via twitter at 6/7/2009 3:26:43 PM4:26 PM yesterday • Greens doomed if pull plug, FF doomed if enter GE with Cowen. FF usually need longer between heaves. (Very Stale)mate? #le09 by TheEmergency via twitter • Borough Council in Kilkenny looks like 3 FF, 2 FG, 1 Lab and 1 Green at the moment #le09 by kenmcguire via twitter • @Fergal Probably both, judging by what I'm hearing from Castlebar! #le09 by krayZpaving via twitter at 6/7/2009 3:25:43 PM4:25 PM yesterday • If ganley loses, will he dispute the result and just turn up in every day? Or will he set up his own Parliament instead?#le09 by Fergal via twitter • @cianflah sorry! but its what im hearing! by Stephen Spillane via twitter at 6/7/2009 3:24:43 PM4:24 PM yesterday • Candidates clash over accuracy of 'sketchy' tallies in North West short.ie #le09 by Campaign_Watch via twitter • I'll tell you one thing I didnt think waiting around could be so tiring!!!! by sazzybm • The term 'Green Shoots' is taking on a whole new meaning... by PatrickSaint • Hearing from RDS authorities want to count and eliminate and get to result without telling candidates. Objections being lodged. #LE09

135 by cianflah via twitter at 6/7/2009 3:21:36 PM4:21 PM yesterday • Blogwatch: Kilcullen Diary keeps an eye to local counts in Kildare kilcullenbridge.blogspot.com by Suzy Byrne at 6/7/2009 3:21:28 PM4:21 PM yesterday • well said sinead wind, wave , solar and geothermal power are the future and Ireland can be one on the lending nations in these new industries but it takes all parties making this a priority by Colm O'Rourke • @Spiller2 dont tel me things like that! ITs tiring work this waiting! by cianflah at 6/7/2009 3:20:27 PM4:20 PM yesterday • @cianflah we arent expecting a more then one MEP elected tonight in south. Counting expected to go on till tomorrow. #le09 by Stephen Spillane via twitter at 6/7/2009 3:18:43 PM4:18 PM yesterday • Exit polls suggest a poor turnout across the EU which could favour extremist parties, though it would not upset the balance in the assembly by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 3:18:43 PM4:18 PM yesterday • Greens take only third seat as Malcolm Noonan elected in Kilkenny #le09 by Campaign_Watch via twitter • Dublin 0-3 Meath 0-3 after 15 minutes... by Suzy Byrne at 6/7/2009 3:17:38 PM4:17 PM yesterday • @sazzybm Local counts could drag on until tomrrow if recounts take ages. Midnight before final MEP makeup is known by cianflah at 6/7/2009 3:17:19 PM4:17 PM yesterday • i met my old school teacher Roddy Doyle at the count y'day. He is writing a serial about an African FF candidate url.ie #LE09 by BrianGreene via twitter • Limerick County Council Party Trends 99 to 09 with 4 of 5 areas with 1st counts declared available bit.ly #le09 by browne_jp via twitter • old lady needs a sit down.. Ahern is more concerned with watching the GAA than the recount! by Alexia Golez at 6/7/2009 3:16:54 PM4:16 PM yesterday • My brain is mush. sorry. by sazzybm • Limerick County Council Party Trends 99 to 09 with 4 of 5 areas with 1st counts declared available bit.ly #le09 by browne_jp via twitter • Its a long auld wait. Im tired. should be nearing the end of the locals counts surely!!! by sazzybm • @sazzybm Not just libertas. All major parties are members of pan-European groups by Fergal Crehan at 6/7/2009 3:15:44 PM4:15 PM yesterday • Qikking live - #le09 qik.com by lexia via twitter • KK CoCo so far...6 FG, 2 FF, 2 Lab, 1 Grn, 1 Ind. 14 left to fill #le09 by brettmirl via twitter • @RedDave14 its all about geography. Sinnott & ned could transfer well to Burke keeping him ahead of ferris #le09 by Stephen Spillane via twitter

136 • i met my old school teacher Roddy Doyle at the count y'day. He is writing a serial about an African FF candidate url.ie #LE09 by BrianGreene via twitter at 6/7/2009 3:15:23 PM4:15 PM yesterday • you mean like Libertas. I suppose if people saw they getting a hammering in other countries they might not vote for em. by sazzybm • sorry that should be DO NOT VOTE... by aoifac • 3:56 : Basketball Arena: Tallaght SouthCounting officials are currently going through Brian Lawlor's votes. Had a word with John Hannon (.. by tallaghtecho via twitter at 6/7/2009 3:14:43 PM4:14 PM yesterday • @sazzybm So that other countries to do vote based on other countries results as far as I know. Just the way it applies in local and general elections, just wider as it is European. Fairness for all etc. by aoifac edited by Fergal Crehan • The RTE twitter item for Trim is confusing the Trim town and county council results. by P O'Neill • CSU = Christian Democrats in Bavaria by Tim Buktu • Kinda hungry. But I shall not waste any more money here! by lexia via twitter at 6/7/2009 4:15:43 PM5:15 PM yesterday • 5:07 : Basketball Arena: Tallaght South update No news yet on recount, still a fair few people watching the count with bated breathe. Ev.. by tallaghtecho via twitter at 6/7/2009 4:15:03 PM5:15 PM yesterday • Thanks. Do ye think Burke could get the last seat? by sazzybm • What is CSU again? so many abreviations!!! I cant remember them all! by sazzybm • New blog post: European election coverage corkpolitics.ie by corkpolitics via twitter at 6/7/2009 4:12:43 PM5:12 PM yesterday • #LE09 Local election update just before 5pm FF (157), FG (264), Lab (118), GP (3), SF (44) and OTH (102) - more at www.RTE.ie/elections by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 4:11:43 PM5:11 PM yesterday • Radio coverage on newstalk at 8pm and RTE Radio 1 at 9pm. TV3 news is at 5.30pm and of course RTE have Six-One news. by Suzy Byrne at 6/7/2009 4:11:25 PM5:11 PM yesterday • RT @Campaign_Watch: Fine Gael take 12 seats in Clare to be largest party for first time in council's 81 year history #le09 - wooooooooo! :) by Stephen Spillane via twitter at 6/7/2009 4:11:23 PM5:11 PM yesterday • he introduced himself yesterday and it was okay, and now today he did the very same! by Alexia Golez at 6/7/2009 4:10:43 PM5:10 PM yesterday • @Tupp_Ed im told Crowley, S.Kelly, through on 2nd and 3rd counts roughly. Burke and Ferris fighting out for last seat. No tally. #le09 by Stephen Spillane via twitter at 6/7/2009 4:10:23 PM5:10 PM yesterday • Sociopathic FFer keeps talking to me. PFO by Alexia Golez at 6/7/2009 4:09:51 PM5:09 PM yesterday • New blog post: The Euro South count continues bit.ly

137 by corkpolitics via twitter at 6/7/2009 4:09:03 PM5:09 PM yesterday • so there is no more election coverage on telly til 9:30, right? is there any good coverage on the radio? by sazzybm • #LE09 Seosamh Ó Cuaig (Ind), Tomás Ó Curraoin (Ind) and Séamus Walsh (FF) all elected to Galway County Council by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 4:07:03 PM5:07 PM yesterday • Greens can't pull out they need to inflict water/property/carbon taxes & 4bn more cuts in the budget before they go the way of the PDs #LE09 by BrianGreene via twitter at 6/7/2009 4:06:43 PM5:06 PM yesterday • RT @stefanhapper: Erste Prognose aus Deutschland: CDU 31,0%, CSU 7,5%, SPD 21,0%, Grüne 11,5%, FDP 11,0%, Linke 7,5% #eu09 by Stephen Spillane via twitter at 6/7/2009 4:06:23 PM5:06 PM yesterday • CSU are on 6.5% in Germany from prelimary polling according to @teamdeutschland by Stephen Spillane via twitter at 6/7/2009 4:05:43 PM5:05 PM yesterday • #LE09 Left out that David Naughton is FG and Kevin Sheahan is FF in that last tweet! by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 4:04:04 PM5:04 PM yesterday • #LE09 Stephen Keary (FG), David Naughton, and Kevin Sheahan all elected to Limerick County Council on the fourth count - Rathkeale completed by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 4:02:03 PM5:02 PM yesterday • #LE09 Hughie McGrath (Ind), Séamus Mosrris (SF) and Virginia O'Dowd (Lab) all elected in Tipp North on the ninth count by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 3:59:43 PM4:59 PM yesterday • New blog post: Kildare (Athy town council) summary to date #le09 faduda.ie by faduda via twitter • WCC Bray Count 6, Meaney FF eliminated and his 544 being distributed by skearon via twitter • #LE09 Molly Buckley (FG) has been elected to Offaly County Council in the Tullamore electoral area by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 3:57:04 PM4:57 PM yesterday • It looks like a long night ahead for the recounts in Ballina and Castlebar. We'll keep you posted regardless. #elections by themayonews via twitter at 6/7/2009 3:57:04 PM4:57 PM yesterday • #LE09 Brigid Teefy (Ind) has been elected to Limerick County Council on the sixth count by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 3:53:43 PM4:53 PM yesterday • #LE09 Aidan Murray (FG) and PJ O'Hanlon (FF) have both been elected to Monaghan County Coucil in the Carrickmacross electoral area by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 3:52:23 PM4:52 PM yesterday • I see @RTE_Elections are finally tagging tweets with #le09 - welcome to the party! by Suzy Byrne via twitter • -Minister Brian Lenihan has told RTÉ it would be catastrophic for Ireland to bring forward the general election from 2012 because it would disrupt the country's economic recovery programme. It would be catastrophic alright — for FF anyway. by PatrickSaint • #LE09 for more detailed local elections results take a look at www.RTÉ.ie/elections by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 3:49:23 PM4:49 PM yesterday • #LE09 Austin Francis O'Malley (FG) has taken the last seat for the Westport area of Mayo County Council by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 3:48:43 PM4:48 PM yesterday

138 • Seat numbers: FG 264, FF 157, Lab 118, OTH 102, SF 44, GP 3 #le09 by Stephen Spillane via twitter at 6/7/2009 3:47:43 PM4:47 PM yesterday • is there any word on the No of spoiled votes yet. RTE reported that there were loads in the South. What about the other constituencies? by sazzybm • #LE09 Labour's Tracy McElhinney has been elected to Meath County Council in the Trim election area on the fifth count by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 3:45:43 PM4:45 PM yesterday • @cianflah in Fingal y'day there were full checks before 1st pref announcements not called re-counts, there were issues re Euro split #LE09 by BrianGreene via twitter at 6/7/2009 3:44:23 PM4:44 PM yesterday • Ganley not to get elected, via @TheEmergency: Gallagher, Higgins and Harkin to get elected is.gd by Stephen Spillane via twitter at 6/7/2009 3:42:43 PM4:42 PM yesterday • WCC Greystones Count 7, Roche FF transfers 44% to Kelleher FF, Maloney Ind eliminated and 895 being distributed by skearon via twitter • WCC Greystones Count 6, Roche FF eliminated, her 803 now being distributed by skearon via twitter • SF camp in RDS deny hearing anything about counts in Euros proceeding without Candidates being told results #le09 by Suzy Byrne via twitter • correction 11 points to 5 at half time by sazzybm • @cianflah s 125 Electoral Act 92 allows certain recount requests at end of any single count.Surely impossible to proceed w/o notice #le09 by macsithigh via twitter • @macsithigh well at the moment its only what I am hearing hoping to confim soon and Ill bow to your legal knowledge! #LE09 by cianflah via twitter at 6/7/2009 3:39:42 PM4:39 PM yesterday • looking at a pic of mo ahern clutching his unused GAA tickets in his football top, as he watches the recount. #le09 by keithbelfast via twitter • Dublin 0-10 Meath 0-5 for those of you who care by sazzybm • Sinn Fein camp in RDS deny hearing anything about counts in Euro Constituency proceeding without Candidates being told results - 'Democracy Rocks Man' was the response given. by Suzy Byrne at 6/7/2009 3:37:07 PM4:37 PM yesterday • #LE09 Fine Gael’s John Egan, Mary Harty and Michael Sheahan all elected to Limerick County Council by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 4:59:03 PM5:59 PM yesterday • Signficant correction from tv3 to figs for Dublin - joe higgins on 50k *leads* Mary lou mcd on 48k #le09 by TheEmergency via twitter • No figures on First preferences for De Burca or McKenna by Suzy Byrne at 6/7/2009 4:58:21 PM5:58 PM yesterday • Eibhlin Byrne polled well at 19,000 votes - she may be saving Private Ryan - still looking

139 for info on McKenna and De Burca's FPV #le09 by Suzy Byrne via twitter • #LE09 FG candidates George Jones and Derek Mitchell have been elected to Wicklow County Council by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 4:57:03 PM5:57 PM yesterday • #LE09 Paddy MacNamara (Lab) and Seamie Moore (IND) have been elected to Kildare County Council in the Naas electoral area by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 4:53:43 PM5:53 PM yesterday • RT @TheEmergency: De rossa & Mitchell on 90k Ryan on 55k, mary lou 50k higgins 48k #le09 by Stephen Spillane via twitter at 6/7/2009 4:53:43 PM5:53 PM yesterday • on behalf of @votejoehiggins thanks to Don Baker & Dermot Byrne 4music a cast of 100's non party that helped in the Joe Higgins campaign. by BrianGreene via twitter at 6/7/2009 4:52:03 PM5:52 PM yesterday • are they not allowed to tell anyone what the 1st count is? by sazzybm • #LE09 Ben Brennan (IND) and Padraig Fleming (FF) have been elected to Laois County Council after the first Luggacurren count by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 4:46:03 PM5:46 PM yesterday • TV3 saying Eoin on 55k 1st pref votes, Mary-Lou on 50k and Higgins on 48k on first count #le09 by Maldini via twitter • First count Results have been given to candidates in Dublin by Suzy Byrne at 6/7/2009 4:44:05 PM5:44 PM yesterday • FG’s Jim Higgins said he is confident of retaining his seat and predicts seats for Pat the Cope Gallagher (FF) and Marian Harkin (IND) by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 4:42:43 PM5:42 PM yesterday • News coming from RDS related to conduct of count. Confirming sources at moment. by Suzy Byrne at 6/7/2009 4:42:22 PM5:42 PM yesterday • @Suzy Ganley has a bank of psychic tallymen! Excellent. Do they specialise in cruel and unusual terror? by Alexia Golez at 6/7/2009 4:42:10 PM5:42 PM yesterday • I'm off for a walk and some food. Back in a bit. by Alexia Golez at 6/7/2009 4:41:09 PM5:41 PM yesterday • Declan Ganley says his tallymen know more than anyone elses by Suzy Byrne at 6/7/2009 4:38:52 PM5:38 PM yesterday • @lexia i've been asked to go so I might poster 7-9 and pop over. 9pm 1st Count or the winners? anyone? by BrianGreene via twitter at 6/7/2009 4:38:44 PM5:38 PM yesterday • Jim Higgins saying that Ganley getting very few transfers by Suzy Byrne at 6/7/2009 4:37:31 PM5:37 PM yesterday • On now: RTE 1- Hyacinth f*cking Bucket Tv3 -election special. Public service broadcasting my arse. Well done 3 #le09 by TheEmergency via twitter • #LE09 Hughie McGrath (Ind), Séamus Mosrris (SF) and Virginia O'Dowd (Lab) all elected in Tipp North on the ninth count by RTE_Elections via twitter • Sean Kelly FG was at Cork vs Kerry Match - will now proceed to count #le09 by Suzy Byrne via twitter

140 • TV3 news 'election special' is only all of 30 minutes and no Vincent Browne... (yet) #le09 by Suzy Byrne via twitter • Flares on the Hill - Dublin beat Meath by 2 points. by Suzy Byrne at 6/7/2009 4:31:50 PM5:31 PM yesterday • Chatting to a very, very old voter and political hawk. After niceties, I ask him who he voted for. "Libertas", he replied. "Why?" "I know Simons' mother". How very honest. He, of course, wants Ganley to do well. He'll get things done. Apparently. by Alexia Golez at 6/7/2009 4:31:19 PM5:31 PM yesterday • Outgoing FF East MEP Liam Aylward has said he will hold onto his seat when the votes of FF's Thomas Byrne are transferred later this evening by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 4:31:03 PM5:31 PM yesterday • This is exciting now. If Ganley and Mary Lou get shafted this will make my weekend #le09 by twentymajor via twitter • The place to watch results come in across europe www.elections2009-results.eu (via @zenlaura) by Stephen Spillane via twitter at 6/7/2009 4:28:23 PM5:28 PM yesterday • #LE09 Ray Cribbin (FF), James Deegan (FG), Paul Mitchell (IND), and Tom Mulhall (FG) have been elected to Laois County Council by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 4:25:43 PM5:25 PM yesterday • The more exciting thing happening in the RDS at the minute is the GAA. Bringing people from all sides together. :) Forget about democracy. Football cures all ills! And it's on a tiny telly! by Alexia Golez at 6/7/2009 4:25:20 PM5:25 PM yesterday • New blog post: Kenny to call for Dáil vote of "no confidence" in government corkpolitics.ie by corkpolitics via twitter at 6/7/2009 4:25:03 PM5:25 PM yesterday • @BrianGreene You coming down to the RDS? by lexia via twitter at 6/7/2009 4:24:23 PM5:24 PM yesterday • Lowry Team candidates take four seats, doubling representation on North #le09 by Campaign_Watch via twitter • @Mark_Coughlan It will be M. Ahern if he loses his by Stephen Spillane via twitter at 6/7/2009 4:22:43 PM5:22 PM yesterday • Very positive vibe - got a call from the RDS the tx's are good, and the FPVs for Joe Higgins are great. can't say more #LE09 :) by BrianGreene via twitter at 6/7/2009 4:21:03 PM5:21 PM yesterday • The biggest name Fianna Fáiler to lose a seat? #le09 by Mark_Coughlan via twitter at 6/7/2009 4:21:03 PM5:21 PM yesterday • Tallies show Harkin, Higgins and Gallagher winning seats in North West #le09 by Campaign_Watch via twitter • twitpic.com - #le09 1 of only 2 election posters remaining in the village is Green party. What irony. by psneeze via twitter • @spiller2 Wow, that would be one for the books. I'm shocked that A Kelly isn't in with a better chance, he was a good candidate. #le09 by samuelbowman via twitter • Anyone heard Ganley cheekily suggest a re-run of the election yet? #le09 by JL Pagano via twitter • @sazzybm Fine Gael by Suzy Byrne at 6/7/2009 4:17:41 PM5:17 PM yesterday

141 • thanks. what irish party would they be the equivalent of? by sazzybm • Blogwatch: Twenty Major twentymajor.net by Suzy Byrne at 6/7/2009 4:17:01 PM5:17 PM yesterday • New blog post: Kildare (Naas) fifth count #le09 faduda.ie by faduda via twitter • North-West candidate Marian Harkin (Ind) has said she is very hopeful that she will keep her seat by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 4:16:03 PM5:16 PM yesterday • A sub-plot to the count is that, arguably, we shouldn't really be counting at all. EU law forbids announcements until after 9pm, but our own electoral law and tradition requires us to tell candidates of their figures, in order for them to seek recounts, etc. I have my doubts as to whether the fudge of "unofficially" announcing figures gets us off the hook under EU rules. The sensible thing to do would have been not to even start counting until 9pm. But then everyone just wants to get this over with. by Fergal Crehan at 6/7/2009 5:33:59 PM6:33 PM yesterday • Just realised that I misread the FPV figures (or were they edited?) and that Higgins is on 50k to McDonald's 48k. He'll stretch that lead over the next two counts and should be safely ahead of McDonald after Byrne is eliminated. He will take McDonalds transfers and jump ahead of Ryan to take the third seat. by Fergal Crehan at 6/7/2009 5:25:48 PM6:25 PM yesterday • Heartattack time yfr, not the other way aroundog.com by lexia via twitter edited by Fergal Crehan at 6/7/2009 5:25:23 PM6:25 PM yesterday • thanks... very frustrating up here awaiting news. glad something like this is available to keep up to date by philomenaf • New blog post: Kildare (Naas) final results: 2 FG, 1 Lab, 1 Ind, 1 FF #le09 faduda.ie by faduda via twitter • @philomenaf it's all too close to call at moment - we'll bring news as we get it. by Suzy Byrne at 6/7/2009 5:23:52 PM6:23 PM yesterday • does it look likely that mary lou is out of the running? #le09 by philomenaf • Gay Mitchell looks like topping the poll in Dublin according to rte by sazzybm • local results very slow out of Roscommon? #le09 by athtrasna via twitter • New blog post: Kildare (Naas) 7th count Callaghan (FF) elected #le09 faduda.ie by faduda via twitter • @aoifecarroll Ahern was elected over the Sinn Féin candidate and the other FFer by Mark_Coughlan via twitter at 6/7/2009 5:19:43 PM6:19 PM yesterday • Outgoing FF MEP Eoin Ryan has said he is still in with a chance for a seat and is likely to get a significant transfer from Eibhlin Byrne by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 5:19:03 PM6:19 PM yesterday • Re-count underway in the Castlerea electoral area Roscommon.#le09 by Roscommon LE09 • @suzybie who lost out in Cabra? by aoifecarroll via twitter at 6/7/2009 5:18:03 PM6:18 PM yesterday • Adrian Farrell FG from Lanesboro Co Longford has lost his seat in the electoral

142 area by Roscommon LE09 • Prime Time's has a blog with really good analysis of the RTÉ exit poll and the election results tinyurl.com by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 5:17:43 PM6:17 PM yesterday • Am interesting possibility re Dublin. Joe Higgins will do better on transfers from McKenna and De Burca and will likely be ahead of McDonald when it comes time to eliminate Byrne. But where do Byrne's transfers go? 10-12k are expected to go to Ryan. But will the remainder make the difference into whether Higgins or McDonald is in fourth place? It's hard to know where Fianna Fail transfers would travel, except to other FF candidates. by Fergal Crehan at 6/7/2009 5:17:37 PM6:17 PM yesterday • 8,000 spoilt votes in East by Suzy Byrne at 6/7/2009 5:17:01 PM6:17 PM yesterday • Early dublin numbers are in with tally estimates of transfer at url.ie #LE09 by irishelection via twitter edited by Suzy Byrne at 6/7/2009 5:16:23 PM6:16 PM yesterday • All 12 candidates have now been elected to the Kilkenny 2009 Borough Council. They are represented by 4 FF, 4 FG, 1 SF. 1 Green #le09 by brettmirl via twitter • Obviously a few Cantona fans voted for him!! Not mentioned anywhere else yet but was mentioned for one second on RTE news. by aoifac • 5:39 : Basketball Arena: Tallaght South update Still here....told first preferences for Tallaght South recount will be announced before s.. by tallaghtecho via twitter at 6/7/2009 5:15:03 PM6:15 PM yesterday • Totals and tally estimates from Dublin on www.irishelection.com numerate watchers might help to crunch the elimination of De Burca and McKenna (mckenna elimination processing now) by cianflah at 6/7/2009 5:13:38 PM6:13 PM yesterday • how did ahern manage to hold on??? Unreal!!! I think there are still 168 seats left to fill by sazzybm • think Dublin 3rd seat will be an interesting excercise in transferable vote PR. It will all be about whose 2nd Prefs transfer first #le09 by demosuzki via twitter • right gone! laters by Stephen Spillane via twitter at 6/7/2009 5:13:03 PM6:13 PM yesterday • Looks like we will have 3 results at 9pm. Dub, East and South all going well. #le09 by Stephen Spillane via twitter at 6/7/2009 5:12:23 PM6:12 PM yesterday • Potential spoils being adjudicated on at the Ireland East count. First count to be announced in 3 hours. #le09 by krayZpaving via twitter at 6/7/2009 5:10:43 PM6:10 PM yesterday • waiting for cab to count centre! Will be txting results so cant @ or dm me sorry. #le09 by Stephen Spillane via twitter at 6/7/2009 5:10:43 PM6:10 PM yesterday • #LE09 Pat Millea (FF) has been elected to Kilkenny County Council in the Ballyragget electoral area by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 5:10:03 PM6:10 PM yesterday • @suzybie Damn. Missed it! by lexia via twitter at 6/7/2009 5:09:03 PM6:09 PM yesterday • SF wins 7 of 20 seats on . FG takes 6, FF wins 5 and Independents take 2 #le09

143 by Campaign_Watch via twitter • Maurice Ahern holds council seat - Elected on last count Cabra/Glasnevin #le09 by Suzy Byrne via twitter • Thanks @AoifaC by Suzy Byrne at 6/7/2009 5:07:37 PM6:07 PM yesterday • Didn't see it mentioned already, Ahern got in on the last count. by aoifac • #LE09 Niall O’Brolcháin (Greens) has said he thinks it's clear that Green voters have great difficulty with the party being in Govt with FF by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 5:07:03 PM6:07 PM yesterday • Dublin Euro Count - Liveblog sources confirm that Sweeney and Simons have been eliminated - count ifAs proceeding but not being officially announced. Some candidates are very unhappy about this. by Suzy Byrne edited by cianflah at 6/7/2009 5:05:24 PM6:05 PM yesterday • Dublin European Count First Count approx figures from TV3 - Quota is 101,000 - De Rossa on 95, 000, Mitchell on 95,000, Ryan on 55,000 MaryLou McDonald on 48,000 joe higgins on 50,000, byrne on 19,000 by Suzy Byrne edited by cianflah at 6/7/2009 5:05:23 PM6:05 PM yesterday • McKenna now eliminatede by cianflah at 6/7/2009 5:05:12 PM6:05 PM yesterday • @Cian Concerns from some that the manner in which count is proceeding without transparency of eliminations is as bad as e-voting debacle. by Suzy Byrne edited by cianflah at 6/7/2009 5:03:07 PM6:03 PM yesterday • Ryan will get 10-12k from Byrne TAlly has: Higgins getting 11.8 from McKenna and 8.9 from De Burca M Lou getting 9.8 from McKenna and 5.7% from De Burca. RYan gets 8% from De Burca and 4% from McKenna. Aim of game for Higgns / M Lou is stay in ahead of the other and overtake Ryan on the eliminees transfers. by cianflah at 6/7/2009 5:03:01 PM6:03 PM yesterday • no news on South yet??? by sazzybm • elimination of simons should bump MCDonald over higgins but elim of McKenna and De Burca are vital to keep higgins or mcdonald ahead of each other by cianflah at 6/7/2009 5:01:28 PM6:01 PM yesterday • Eibhlin Byrne polled well at 19,000 votes - she may be saving Private Ryan - still looking for info on McKenna and De Burca's FPV #le09 by Suzy Byrne via twitter • @suzybie boom boom! by lexia via twitter at 6/7/2009 4:59:23 PM5:59 PM yesterday • 7:09 : Basketball Arena: General update Nothing more to report as of yet....if Warren not happy can ask for re-check but not another re-c.. by tallaghtecho via twitter at 6/7/2009 6:15:43 PM7:15 PM yesterday • Ireland East update: 1st count complete, but no announcement until 9. 2nd count not started. Cowen & Gilmore both due soon. #le09 by krayZpaving via twitter at 6/7/2009 6:14:24 PM7:14 PM yesterday • Slow moving in the Ballina count. One Loftus vote ruled as spoiled then likewise for one of Ginty's. #elections by themayonews via twitter at 6/7/2009 6:14:24 PM7:14 PM yesterday • Following this in New York. Thanks everyone for great updates. Am I right in thinking there

144 is a left(ish) majority on Dublin City Council now? Lab + SF + PBP + SP? by scow • btw its annoying how irishelections title banner doesn't click to the home page by lostexpectation • Wow. @labour now has two seats on Donegal County Council! Well done Cllr McBrearty & Cllr Carbin. #le09 by krayZpaving via twitter at 6/7/2009 6:12:23 PM7:12 PM yesterday • #LE09 Peggy Nolan (FG) and Padraig Loughrey (FF) elected to Longford County Council by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 6:12:03 PM7:12 PM yesterday • @waterfire - thanks! and I can confirm John was the first councillor elected to Leitrim Co. Council for the Labour Party - he was elected last night by Suzy Byrne at 6/7/2009 6:11:12 PM7:11 PM yesterday • Thnks again guys. This is like totally riveting. In belfast but i feel like i'm in de rds. Go Joe! He's gotta win on basis on McD's transfers. Anyone with news of Lab's john feely in Leitrim? by Waterfire • Cowen emerges to East count - Aylward must be safe so :) by Suzy Byrne at 6/7/2009 6:09:18 PM7:09 PM yesterday • Cowen on his way to the Ireland East count, so leaving the local election count for a while to take a break and have a gander #le09 by faduda via twitter • New blog post: Kildare (Kildare) first count #le09 faduda.ie by faduda via twitter • KK CoCo so far...9 FG, 3 FF, 2 Lab, 1 Grn, 1 Ind. 10 left to fill #le09 by brettmirl via twitter • On my way back to RDS. Four Seasons is no fun yfrog.com by lexia via twitter at 6/7/2009 6:05:43 PM7:05 PM yesterday • Newstalk using our tally transfer figures or else we are bang on the money - neither are impossible :) www.irishelection.com by cianflah at 6/7/2009 6:05:31 PM7:05 PM yesterday • #LE09 Jim Ryan (IND), Micheál Lowry (IND), John Kennedy (Lab), and Billy Clancy (IND) all elected to Tipp North Riding County Council by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 6:03:03 PM7:03 PM yesterday • Eoin Ryan is the most depressing and uninspiring thing to happen this election. Just on Newstalks news now. Awful by cianflah at 6/7/2009 6:02:47 PM7:02 PM yesterday • #LE09 Eamonn McGinty (IND), Patricia McCafferty (IND), and Seamus Carbin (Lab) all elected to Donegal County Council by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 6:02:43 PM7:02 PM yesterday • KK CoCo - Ballyragget - 3 FG, 1 FF, 1 Lab. All seats filled #le09 by brettmirl via twitter • @irishelection I'm not short of results to follow! Hard to make a positive story out of it. Good work releasing results in Ireland. #LE09 by jonworth via twitter • grma. so we could have 3 sf women in europe!!!!! miracles do happen then.....once again thanks#le09 by philomenaf • ALDE MEP Marian Harkin set to upset Declan Ganley in the Ireland North-West constituency tinyurl.com

145 by ALDEgroup via twitter • #LE09 Fianna Fáil's Willie Callaghan elected to Kildare County Council by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 6:00:04 PM7:00 PM yesterday • No problem at all Philomena - More than welcome here and glad you found us - we'll keep you uptodate as we can on Mary Lou et al - Ferris is holding up well in South so I heard. by Suzy Byrne at 6/7/2009 5:59:38 PM6:59 PM yesterday • sorry suzy, just wanting kept up to date.. new on this...apologies.#le09 by philomenaf • Ok I'm back from putting the curry on and going to stop the chatter and get more links and data up on the liveblog - we're answering questions but not going to do the chat much here - you can check www.irishelection.com to comment on posts and argue the toss there! by Suzy Byrne at 6/7/2009 5:57:34 PM6:57 PM yesterday • #LE09 Jim Cuddy (IND), Jarlath McDonagh (FG), Malachy Noone (FF), and Liam Carroll (FG) all elected to Galway County Council by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 5:56:43 PM6:56 PM yesterday • Philomena - most of us are non- party aligned political nutters... :) by Suzy Byrne at 6/7/2009 5:56:10 PM6:56 PM yesterday • #LE09 Catherine Connery and John Brennan, both Fine Gael, have been elected to Kilkenny County Council by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 5:56:04 PM6:56 PM yesterday • grma cian. any of you for any particular party? #le09 by philomenaf • Do ye think Mary Lou will get alot of simons transfers? the whole anti lisbon thing? by sazzybm • Clare County Council first preference votes online: bit.ly by ElectionsIRL via twitter at 6/7/2009 5:53:43 PM6:53 PM yesterday • Philomena most are at count centres twittering and posting - suzy and I (mostly suzy) are moderating while some are just at their laptops :) by cianflah at 6/7/2009 5:53:13 PM6:53 PM yesterday • are many of you at the count centres?#le09 by philomenaf • Wicklow 200 done in 8 hours 5 minutes. Off to shower the dried salt off me. by dickobrien via twitter at 6/7/2009 5:48:23 PM6:48 PM yesterday • @spiller2 Adjudication eh? #LE09 by samuelbowman via twitter • #LE09 Frank McBrearty Jr has been elected for the Labour party to Donegal County Council by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 5:47:44 PM6:47 PM yesterday • Ajdudication underway in south, result by 9pm looking doubtful #le09 by Stephen Spillane via twitter at 6/7/2009 5:44:03 PM6:44 PM yesterday • New blog post: Adjudication of spoiled votes commences bit.ly by corkpolitics via twitter at 6/7/2009 5:43:03 PM6:43 PM yesterday • thanks fergal.... some news i didnt really want to hear ..haha by philomenaf • @twentymajor He got only 4.4% of the vote in Pemb/Rath #le09 by proinnsias via twitter • FG takes three of four Wicklow County Council seats in Greystones ward #le09 by Campaign_Watch via twitter • @twentymajor last I heard he was on about 5% #le09

146 by Maldini via twitter • #LE09 Sligo cllr Joe Queenan (FF) has been critical of the party leadership in Dublin, saying the elections were a referendum on the Govt by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 5:36:23 PM6:36 PM yesterday • What happened with Tubridy Jr? #le09 by twentymajor via twitter • on irishelection.com it says "Maurce Ahern Far from Safe in Cabra Glasnevin". I thought he was already elected? by sazzybm • sorry correct quota ireland south 124K by PJ Coogan • I heard his victory speech on Galway Bay FM a few minutes ago. Sickening. And the presenter on GBFM was as sweet as pie to him. #le09 by eoinmadden via twitter • And there we go - Séan Paul Mahon eliminated in Artane Whitehall after 7th vote. Recount likely by lexia via twitter at 6/7/2009 6:53:23 PM7:53 PM yesterday • #LE09 Eddie Fitzpatrick (IND) elected to Offaly County Council by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 6:53:03 PM7:53 PM yesterday • Qikking live - #le09 qik.com by lexia via twitter at 6/7/2009 6:50:43 PM7:50 PM yesterday • Awaiting announcement of Cabra Glasnevin. C'mon! by lexia via twitter at 6/7/2009 6:48:43 PM7:48 PM yesterday • Rough tally south: crowley 117k, s. Kelly 91k, ferris 64k, a. Kelly 63k, sinnott 57k, burke 54k #le09 by Stephen Spillane via twitter at 6/7/2009 6:45:23 PM7:45 PM yesterday • #LE09 Padraig MacLochlainn (SF) has been elected to Donegal County Council in the Inishowen electoral area by RTE_Elections via twitter • #LE09 Padraig MacLochlainn (SF) has been elected to Donegal County Council in the Inishowen electoral area by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 6:43:44 PM7:43 PM yesterday • That last Qik was an accident. Ooops by lexia via twitter at 6/7/2009 6:43:44 PM7:43 PM yesterday • RT @RTE_Elections: #LE09 Clarification: Eamonn McGinty (IND), Patricia McCafferty (IND), and Seamus Carbin (Lab) all excluded in Donegal LEA by krayZpaving via twitter at 6/7/2009 6:42:43 PM7:42 PM yesterday • 134 yet to be filled#le09 by philomenaf • Cowen isnt making waves on Newstalk saying 'the tide is out'. Cliched already #LE09 by Robbiecousins via twitter • #LE09 Clarification: Eamonn McGinty (IND), Patricia McCafferty (IND), and Seamus Carbin (Lab) all excluded in the Donegal LEA by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 6:39:43 PM7:39 PM yesterday • Last I checked on RTE website still 140 council seats to be filled in the following: by sazzybm • #LE09 Francis Deane (Ind) has been elected to Meath County Council

147 by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 6:35:23 PM7:35 PM yesterday • #LE09 Jim Finucane (FG) has been elected to Kerry County Council by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 6:35:03 PM7:35 PM yesterday • KK CoCo - Thomastown - Labour's just been elected on 6th count. #le09 by brettmirl via twitter • So we're down to irishelection.ie agus TG4. Scrub that. TG4 imithe . #le09 by nmcgivney via twitter • Full recount coming for Artane Whitehall by lexia via twitter at 6/7/2009 6:32:44 PM7:32 PM yesterday • #LE09 Brian Collins (Lab) has been elected to Meath County Council by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 6:32:44 PM7:32 PM yesterday • 0n DART to RDS #le09 by BrianGreene via twitter at 6/7/2009 6:31:03 PM7:31 PM yesterday • Pic yfrog.com by lexia via twitter at 6/7/2009 6:31:03 PM7:31 PM yesterday • any updates from South??? by dfg • @damienblake bit.ly #le09 by krayZpaving via twitter

• Object 19 by Suzy Byrne at 6/7/2009 6:29:20 PM7:29 PM yesterday • Qikking live - #le09 qik.com by lexia via twitter at 6/7/2009 6:29:03 PM7:29 PM yesterday • @krayZpaving I'd prefer to say "bye" by Fergal via twitter at 6/7/2009 6:28:03 PM7:28 PM yesterday • @damienblake bit.ly #le09 by krayZpaving via twitter at 6/7/2009 6:28:03 PM7:28 PM yesterday • Full recount called in Wexford for the Borough Council. #le09 by krayZpaving via twitter • The current Taoiseach, Mr Biffo, just walked past me in the Ireland East count. Say "hi"

148 twitterland. #le09 by krayZpaving via twitter at 6/7/2009 6:27:24 PM7:27 PM yesterday • RTE Radio will be broadcasting at 9pm - Newstalk.ie begin at 8pm. RTE television have news at 9 and then election programme for 2 hours at 9.30 pm. by Suzy Byrne at 6/7/2009 6:27:07 PM7:27 PM yesterday • There's no huddle like a Socialist huddle by lexia via twitter at 6/7/2009 6:27:03 PM7:27 PM yesterday • #LE09 John Bonham (FG), John King (FG), Brendan Phelan (FF), and Marty Phelan (FG) all elected to Laois County Council by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 6:26:23 PM7:26 PM yesterday • would i be right in thinking that tv3 is better for election news than rte? just wondering where i can watch and keep up to date #le09 by philomenaf • Full recount called in Wexford for the Borough Council. #le09 by krayZpaving via twitter at 6/7/2009 6:24:43 PM7:24 PM yesterday • @damienblake RTE are reporting it. #le09 by krayZpaving via twitter at 6/7/2009 6:24:23 PM7:24 PM yesterday • @krayZpaving I've not been tuned to the radio - but Seamus Carbin sounds like a bit of a stretch. You sure? bit.ly #le09 by damienblake via twitter • Hello to everyone in count centres reading the liveblog - we hear you've been keeping in touch with goings on around the country! by Suzy Byrne at 6/7/2009 6:22:31 PM7:22 PM yesterday • For in-depth analysis and features check out RTÉ’s full election coverage on www.rte.ie/news/elections/ by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 6:21:43 PM7:21 PM yesterday • #le09 Newcastlewest (Count 1) Scanlon (FG) O'Donnell (FG) Elected by squidlimerick via twitter • Socialist Party candidate for Europe Joe Higgins has expressed reservations over the way the count is being handled at the RDS by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 6:19:43 PM7:19 PM yesterday • Only 149 seats left, were getting there slowly but surely!!!! by sazzybm • @scow you are right - don't have figures to hand at moment but will find you a link. www.rte.ie by Suzy Byrne at 6/7/2009 6:16:43 PM7:16 PM yesterday • only estimated 43% turn out!!! thats bad isnt it! by sazzybm • So 46K available transfers, & a heavy Cork bias to influence the 3rd seat. S. Kelly soaks up loads, but Stafford 2 trend 2 A. Kelly #le09 by kingkane via twitter • @sazzybm actually research shows women don't vote for women. especially older voters for younger candidates. UCC L.Weeks from 2004 #le09 by kingkane via twitter • Cork City Council first preference votes online: bit.ly by ElectionsIRL via twitter at 6/7/2009 7:23:04 PM8:23 PM yesterday • harry magee calling it for joe higgins? www.irishtimes.com by Suzy Byrne at 6/7/2009 7:22:54 PM8:22 PM yesterday

149 • Brian Cowen has said he is not aware of any criticism of him personally by cllrs and he would face down any vote of no confidence by FG by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 7:22:04 PM8:22 PM yesterday • Hanifin just said people dont vote for a woman because she is a woman! What kind of a statment is that for a female politian to make???? btw Eu records record low turn out for EU elections by sazzybm edited by Suzy Byrne • ireland south .. good source on count floor .. quota 125,000 Crowley .. 117,000 sean kelly.. 92,500 ferris.. 64,000 alan kelly.. 63,000 sinnott.. 57,800 burke.. 53,000 o'keeffe.. 16,000 boyle.. 15,000 stafford.. 11,000 sexton.. 4,000 by PJ Coogan edited by Suzy Byrne • #LE09 Val Smith (FG) takes a seat on Cavan County Council after the seventh count in the Cavan electoral area by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 7:18:44 PM8:18 PM yesterday • KK CoCo - Kilkenny - all seats filled: 3 FG, 2 FF, 1 Grn, 1 Lab #le09 by brettmirl via twitter • Only rugby union beats politics as a spectator sport, opines. @ghook on newstalk #le09 by TheEmergency via twitter • After the recount it looks like Harry Barrett will be eliminated and his votes will hugely help Ruane with B Gavin losing out.#elections by themayonews via twitter at 6/7/2009 7:17:23 PM8:17 PM yesterday • Sinn Féin's Thérése Ruane looks like she could take the final seat in Castlebar, signalling a remarkable SF total of 3 seats.#elections by themayonews via twitter at 6/7/2009 7:16:24 PM8:16 PM yesterday • 8:12 : Basketball Arena: Tallaght SouthThe counters have been sent home. At the moment the Fianna Fail and Fine Gael camps are going thro.. by tallaghtecho via twitter at 6/7/2009 7:14:43 PM8:14 PM yesterday • It's at the discretion of the returning officer, not a set margin per se #le09 by kingkane via twitter • A pity to see Sean Paul Mahon go as he was a nicer, more level headed rep than Carmichael. God I'm saying good things about a FFer! #le09 by kingkane via twitter • oh look - @ghook, Leo V, Hanafin And Pat Rabbitte in the front yfrog.com by lexia via twitter at 6/7/2009 7:11:23 PM8:11 PM yesterday • Stop watching the count now! National public service broadcaster has fair city omnibus on. #le09 by TheEmergency via twitter • If ure some sick pinko right wing activist, go off with you to @ghook on Newstalk live from count centre. WTF is he thinking of? #le09 by TheEmergency via twitter • George Hook picks up the Mainstream Media coverage on Newstalk - there's a webcam pointed at him on newstalk.ie by Suzy Byrne at 6/7/2009 7:09:11 PM8:09 PM yesterday • Whats the min margin of diference to be able to call a recount?

150 by sazzybm • I think the 3rd is still too close to call because of the uncertainty about transfers. by sazzybm • That was Mahon who was eliminated in Artane by lexia via twitter at 6/7/2009 7:06:04 PM8:06 PM yesterday • Qikking live - #le09 qik.com by lexia via twitter • A 2 vote margin between the FFers in Artane-whitehall, what is it with DNC local seats and 2 vote margins? Clontarf last time #le09 by kingkane via twitter • Hopefully it she is smiling to mask the tears by aoifac • anyone care to make an educated call on the third based on those figures ???? by PJ Coogan • Qikking live - #le09 qik.com by lexia via twitter at 6/7/2009 7:04:25 PM8:04 PM yesterday • France euro exit poll shows Libertas (MPF) at 5% tinyurl.com by P O'Neill • Looks like there will be another By Election in the North West, Pat the Cope almost certain to get an MEP seat. by Roscommon LE09 • Qikking live - #le09 qik.com by lexia via twitter at 6/7/2009 7:01:23 PM8:01 PM yesterday • And Gerry too... Looksbad for Ahern by lexia via twitter at 6/7/2009 7:00:25 PM8:00 PM yesterday • Mary Lou on da house with McGrattan. And she is smiling by lexia via twitter at 6/7/2009 6:59:43 PM7:59 PM yesterday • #LE09 FG's Patrick O'Donovan and Jerome Scanlan elected to Limerick County Council in the Newcastle electoral area by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 6:57:43 PM7:57 PM yesterday • yeah stephen .. 125 it is.. just got that clarified by PJ Coogan • why a recaount in Artane Whitehall? by sazzybm • where do you think sextons transfers will go??? Hopefully to Burke by sazzybm • 6 O'Clock News on RTE 1 said that Ahern "had had to hang on to get the last seat" it which is what I posted here. I have been keeping an eye on the sites and none show him as elected so RTE obviously were incorrect or phrased it badly. by aoifac • Been told that quota is about 125k, no one will be elected on 1st quota #le09 by Stephen Spillane via twitter at 6/7/2009 6:56:44 PM7:56 PM yesterday • So no recount announced for Artane Whitehall, but it is likely by lexia via twitter at 6/7/2009 6:56:04 PM7:56 PM yesterday • Looks like we will have a declaration @ 9pm in south #le09 by Stephen Spillane via twitter at 6/7/2009 6:55:03 PM7:55 PM yesterday

151 • #LE09 FF's Jerry Lodge and FG's Mary Sweeney have been elected to Laois County Council by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 6:54:43 PM7:54 PM yesterday • I wouldnt go but the tallys to be honest. they wont be accurate enough by sazzybm • Tom Crosby IND elceted by Roscommon LE09 • Tom Crosby IND Elected on the first count in the Strokestown (Roscommon) Electoral Area Tom's Daughter Vicky Crosby ran for FF in Dublin South Inner City but she was unsuccessfull.#le09 by Roscommon LE09 • Micky Martin has a big rearguard action smell off him on newstalk. #le09 by TheEmergency via twitter • whopping load of something that can only be described "glee" coming across in pat rabbitte voice #le09 by viddythis via twitter • Your right about the electorate having a short memory, sure look at the last GE. Hook can barely get a word in on his own show coz Rabbitte and Martin are having a go at eachother. by sazzybm • RTE Radio still intent on telling me things I knew hours ago - in some cases, over 24 hours ago. by Fergal Crehan at 6/7/2009 7:42:24 PM8:42 PM yesterday • Fergal you might be right but I dont think that level of nous now operates in a party who are absolutely shell shocked. by cianflah at 6/7/2009 7:42:17 PM8:42 PM yesterday • M Martin loosing rag with Pat Rabitte on newstalk. First time u heard Martin crack today #le09 by TheEmergency via twitter • @ Cian Does a recount not sharpen the focus on that issue? Even if De Burca squeaks a win, she might end up wishing she'd gone quietly. by Fergal Crehan at 6/7/2009 7:40:42 PM8:40 PM yesterday • It will be interesting to see what the "new" difference will be between DeBurca & McKenna after the new count #le09 by Elrobo via twitter • DeBurca calls for recount? Must want to ensure that the entire process is conducted in full view, not behind doors as at present. #le09 by ManAboutCouch via twitter • 40K from McK and DdB to transfer if DeR 20K shy of quota doesn't see him reach it. Is he 87K or 97K post byrne? #le09 by kingkane via twitter • RTE Election's Tweeter is understated and late in the extreme - early days for them and social media still! by Suzy Byrne at 6/7/2009 7:40:11 PM8:40 PM yesterday • Pat Rabittee talking rubbish on Newstalk. Sorry Pat but the Irish electorate have the worst memories in the world and will vote in droves for FF at next election. by SimonHaden • Martin just said it was very difficult running 2 candidates, sure crowley had a clean sweep and O'Keeffe didnt get a look in, whats he on about. They're trying to make out that they ran

152 a fantastic campaign. I didnt hear a thing from either candidate. by sazzybm • An early tally suggests that Mairead McGuinness (FG) will retain her MEP seat by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 7:39:03 PM8:39 PM yesterday • No she wants a recount to recycle the paper! by Anonymous • Very understated analysis there Fergal - it is all about ego here. McKenna win would cement a party in total mltdown and push the whole green in government question front and centre by cianflah at 6/7/2009 7:38:48 PM8:38 PM yesterday • Based on those more recent tallies, if De Rossa is still looking for transfers when MLM goes then Ryan could, just could hold on. #le09 by kingkane via twitter • New blog post: Tension mounting in Euro South count centre bit.ly by corkpolitics via twitter at 6/7/2009 7:38:03 PM8:38 PM yesterday • Has de Burca called recount because of personal pride or to try to save Ryan? by Suzy Byrne at 6/7/2009 7:37:58 PM8:37 PM yesterday • Important to bear in mind that McKenna is a figurehead for those Greens who never wanted to get in government with FF in the first place. Bragging rights might have some significance in the Green debates to come by Fergal Crehan at 6/7/2009 7:37:49 PM8:37 PM yesterday • RT @RTE_Elections Green Euro candidate Déirdre De Búrca has called for a recount in the Dublin constituency #le09 by brettmirl via twitter • Newstalk and TV3 have really shown RTE how to do things this weekend... #le09... public service broadcasting how are ya! by paul_cawley via twitter • Michael Martin (FF) not sounding confident about Ryan on Newstalk by Suzy Byrne at 6/7/2009 7:36:32 PM8:36 PM yesterday • #LE09 Paddy Kennedy (IND) elected to Kildare County Council in the Kildare electoral area by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 7:36:23 PM8:36 PM yesterday • RTE report de Burca calling for recount...she's behind McKenna by 400 votes by Suzy Byrne at 6/7/2009 7:36:13 PM8:36 PM yesterday • FF keep it in the Family dont they! martin had two brothers running, one got re-elected and one didnt. by sazzybm • Deirdre De Burca has demanded a recount. No idea why - possibly to do with reaching the threshold to retain her deposit. Or maybe she just doesn't want to be beaten by McKenna. Either way, the whole thing starts again. It will now probably be tomorrow before we know the destination of the final seat by Fergal Crehan at 6/7/2009 7:35:47 PM8:35 PM yesterday • Deirdre wont be going out before PAtricia if she can help it? by cianflah at 6/7/2009 7:35:34 PM8:35 PM yesterday • #LE09 IND candidate Dervill Dolan has been elected to Offaly County Council by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 7:35:24 PM8:35 PM yesterday • Recount in Dublin - this will cause a 4 to 5 hour delay. by Fergal Crehan at 6/7/2009 7:34:08 PM8:34 PM yesterday • Green Euro candidate Déirdre De Búrca has called for a recount in the Dublin constituency by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 7:34:04 PM8:34 PM yesterday

153 • Wst Lmk - 4 seats. 3FG + 1FF.#le09 by 26twit via twitter • Mary Hasafin just said "not in the interests of winning this general election" #freudianslip #le09 by TheEmergency via twitter • #LE09 Michael Fahy (IND) has been elected to Galway County Council in the Loughrea count by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 7:31:24 PM8:31 PM yesterday • Byrne Simins Sweeney - all eliminated by lexia via twitter at 6/7/2009 7:31:03 PM8:31 PM yesterday • Recount must still be going on in Greystones .... #le09 by JimserM via twitter • Crowley is probably one of the youngest FF candidates! Unintentionally I associate FF with old people, no offense to anyone. FG and Labour have young candidates. Thats just my opinion, though. by sazzybm • Very tight for last seat on Wicklow Co Council between Greens O'Brien and Labour's Nevin. by Suzy Byrne at 6/7/2009 7:29:57 PM8:29 PM yesterday • #LE09 Joe Reilly (SF) has been elected to Meath County Council by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 7:29:25 PM8:29 PM yesterday • @Suzy compensation for loss of medical card = heart attack food. by cianflah at 6/7/2009 7:27:58 PM8:27 PM yesterday • #le09 Newcastlewest (Count 2) No one elected. by squidlimerick via twitter • @Cian Brian Crolwy while singing to old folks told them that they might get free chips from Dino instead of the xmas bonus. by Suzy Byrne at 6/7/2009 7:27:04 PM8:27 PM yesterday • Brian Cowen has said he was not aware of any criticism of him personally by cllrs and he would face down any vote of no confidence by FG by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 7:25:43 PM8:25 PM yesterday • Hanafin on Newstalk being emollient about Crowley and how he sings to old people. A rare good moment for FF and the elderly by cianflah at 6/7/2009 7:25:31 PM8:25 PM yesterday • #LE09 Tom Crosby (IND) and John Cummins (FF) have been elected to Roscommon County Council by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 7:24:23 PM8:24 PM yesterday • Another new blog post from Prime Time’s Mark Little on the RTÉ exit polls – lots of new information to mull over tinyurl.com by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 8:06:03 PM9:06 PM yesterday • #LE09 John Hannon (FF) and Brian Lawlor (FG) elected to South Dublin County Council by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 8:05:43 PM9:05 PM yesterday • Irl South Numbers!!!!! yfrog.com by lexia via twitter at 6/7/2009 8:05:23 PM9:05 PM yesterday • McGuinnes and Childers will get in but JP Phelan won't get in #le09 by CarlowWeather • Boyle 15499 Burk 53721 Crowley 118 258 Ferris 64671 Kelly Alan 64152 Kelly Sean 92 579 O Keefe 16 596 Sexton 2 474 Sinnot 58 485 Stafford 11 692 by cianflah at 6/7/2009 8:04:29 PM9:04 PM yesterday

154 • European Election results are imminant - declarations are expected shortly, watch now on RTÉ One or www.RTÉ.ie/live by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 8:04:23 PM9:04 PM yesterday • 498127 valid poll by cianflah at 6/7/2009 8:03:30 PM9:03 PM yesterday • 509963 total poll - South by cianflah edited by Suzy Byrne at 6/7/2009 8:03:25 PM9:03 PM yesterday • #le09 Crowley hasn't exceeded quota 6000 off by CarlowWeather • Few mins for numbers. will post a pic as soon as I can. by lexia via twitter at 6/7/2009 8:01:04 PM9:01 PM yesterday • @twentymajor @suzybie the only face that can be saved by the Greens is about a quarter of a badly singed eyebrow. #le09 by AllanCavanagh via twitter at 6/7/2009 8:00:28 PM9:00 PM yesterday • Website would add 5 hours to the counting process - if allowed in Dublin by Suzy Byrne at 6/7/2009 8:00:01 PM9:00 PM yesterday • That exit poll was mad. By the time it was published we already knew better real figures. by Simon McGarr edited by Suzy Byrne • Rabbitte says that Kelly is in 3rd #le09 by CarlowWeather • RTE completely dismissed the tallies, even though some tallies are very accurate!!! Their poll should have had more of a health warning. Id trust the pundits before RTE. Well Done News Talk. great coverage. by sazzybm • #LE09 Bryan Reilly (FF) and Catherine Yore (FG) elected to Meath County Council in the Kells area count by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 7:58:23 PM8:58 PM yesterday • DCU politics lecturer Eoin O'Malley just suggested Higgins gets the 3rd EUP seat #le09 #eu09 by paul_cawley via twitter • Joe is in a good mood. Poses for a pic yfrog.com by lexia via twitter edited by cianflah at 6/7/2009 7:56:43 PM8:56 PM yesterday • RTE's Exit poll has been entirely inaccurate. Tallies were available yesterday morning but they persisted in using the poll figures right up until this evening, presumably on the ground that they'd spent good money on them by Fergal Crehan at 6/7/2009 7:54:27 PM8:54 PM yesterday • Getting ready to see/hear my first non-liveblog election news of the day on RTE. Imagining that it will be full of novel and exclusive news. Or that it will be pretending that nothing has happened. by Simon McGarr • #LE09 A complete recount has been called for the Tralee electoral area of Kerry County Council by RTE_Elections via twitter edited by cianflah at 6/7/2009 7:53:43 PM8:53 PM yesterday • Me legs are about to fall off. Better not stop walking. :) by lexia via twitter at 6/7/2009 7:53:23 PM8:53 PM yesterday • RTE have had a FAILection except for their twitter by cianflah at 6/7/2009 7:53:12 PM8:53 PM yesterday • Rabbitte says that Alan Kelly has done better than exit poll and is still in with a chance in South.

155 by Suzy Byrne at 6/7/2009 7:52:23 PM8:52 PM yesterday • New blog post: Sherlock delighted with Labour’s election success to date bit.ly by corkpolitics via twitter at 6/7/2009 7:52:04 PM8:52 PM yesterday • #LE09 Julia Carmichael (FF) and Declan Flanagan (FG) both elected to Dublin City Council by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 7:52:04 PM8:52 PM yesterday • New blog post: Kennedy (Ind) elected in Kildare (Kildare) 4th count #le09 faduda.ie by faduda via twitter • #le09 de burca calling for a recount w/mckenna? wanting her deposit back... green/ex-green pride on display by paul_cawley via twitter • Deburca would get money back if she reached a quarter of quota but there is also face to save in greens #le09 by Suzy Byrne via twitter • Pat Rabitte says he prefers to hear an election called rather than "On the one hand this and on the other hand that". He must have been listening to RTE then by Fergal Crehan at 6/7/2009 7:50:46 PM8:50 PM yesterday • Whats the atmosphere like in cork? by sazzybm • Does the recount make much of a difference? If they are that close one is going to be eliminated after the other. Sake of pride between green and ex-green?? by Anonymous • @ Suzy that pundit is Eoin O Malley of DCU of the Limerick O'Malleys and lecturer at DCU. by cianflah at 6/7/2009 7:50:18 PM8:50 PM yesterday • New blog post: Kennedy (Ind) elected in Kildare (Kildare) 4th count #le09 faduda.ie by faduda via twitter • Centre filling up for declaration. Not long to wait. #Le09 by Stephen Spillane via twitter at 6/7/2009 7:49:23 PM8:49 PM yesterday • New blog post: Kildare (Kildare) 2nd count #le09 faduda.ie by faduda via twitter • Pundit on Newstalk calling it for Higgins by Suzy Byrne at 6/7/2009 7:49:02 PM8:49 PM yesterday • DeBurca asking for a recount - typical. #Le09 by ann_donnelly via twitter • Flanaghan and Carmichael elected in 8th and final count of Artane Whitehall by lexia via twitter at 6/7/2009 7:48:23 PM8:48 PM yesterday • 390 votes between McKenna & DeBurca according to Newtalk. She is on her way with the Green heavies - Gormley & Ryan #le09 by Elrobo via twitter • #LE09 Update just before 9pm FF (180), FG (293), Lab (123), GP (3), SF (48) and OTH (118) by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 7:47:23 PM8:47 PM yesterday • Qikking live - #le09 qik.com by lexia via twitter at 6/7/2009 7:46:44 PM8:46 PM yesterday • Newstalk reports recount - 390 votes between De Burca and McKenna by Suzy Byrne at 6/7/2009 7:46:02 PM8:46 PM yesterday • Qikking live - #le09 qik.com

156 by lexia via twitter at 6/7/2009 7:45:23 PM8:45 PM yesterday • Hook is putting martin in his place by sazzybm • McGuinness - FG - Euro elected 110'000 #le09 by 26twit via twitter • Mary Lou looks sad but dignified. All over for her #Le09 by aoifecarroll via twitter • Folks, the exits were not as bad as is being said. Just looking @ exit results for South, they were nearly spot on all well within Margin for error. FG EX: 33%, 1st: 29.4%, FF EX: 27% 1st: 27.1, Lab EX: 10%, 1st 12.9%, SF EX: 14%, 1st 13%, GP EX: 4%, 1st: 3.1%, Ind EX: 13%, 1st: 14.6%. Seems pretty good prediction of first preferences to me! by eoinpurcell • How did she manage to get that amount?-De Burca 19086 by wendylimerick • Mary Lou looks sad but dignified. All over for her #Le09 by aoifecarroll via twitter at 6/7/2009 8:21:43 PM9:21 PM yesterday • #LE09 John S. Ryan (FG) and Pat Vance (FF) elected to Wicklow County Council by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 8:20:43 PM9:20 PM yesterday • Dublin First Count - Byrne 18956 DeBurca 19086 De Rossa 83471 higgins 505010 Mary Lou 47928 mckenna 17521 mitchell 96715 ryan 55346 Simons 13514 Sweeney 3583 by Suzy Byrne at 6/7/2009 8:20:17 PM9:20 PM yesterday • voted 412664 - 6054 spoilt tvp 406630 - quota 101.658 by Suzy Byrne at 6/7/2009 8:18:38 PM9:18 PM yesterday • Qikking live - #le09 qik.com by lexia via twitter at 6/7/2009 8:18:23 PM9:18 PM yesterday • First Count in Dublin being announced on Radio 1. by Suzy Byrne at 6/7/2009 8:18:05 PM9:18 PM yesterday • Looking for a hotel in . One place advertises itself with the fact that Pete Doherty was arrested there. by dickobrien via twitter at 6/7/2009 8:18:03 PM9:18 PM yesterday • #LE09 Rotimi Adebari (IND), Catherine Fitzgerald (FF) and Kathleen O’Brien (FG) all elected to Laois County Council by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 8:17:43 PM9:17 PM yesterday • Deirdre de Burca will add 5hours to Dublin count with her recount demand. I 'd like to see that costed. #le09 by TheEmergency via twitter • @cianflah oh epic ?!! by lexia via twitter at 6/7/2009 8:17:03 PM9:17 PM yesterday • De Burca not getting recount - a check of mckenna's votes and where they transfer to is what she got. by Suzy Byrne at 6/7/2009 8:16:47 PM9:16 PM yesterday • De Burca on RTE Radio by aoifac • Thanks sazzybm thats a good showing for him by wendylimerick • according to RTE FG got 34% of EU vote by sazzybm

157 • Fine Gael’s Mairead McGuinness has been re-elected to her MEP seat in the East constituency by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 8:16:03 PM9:16 PM yesterday • Ireland East numbers !! Still waiting on some numbers yfrog.com by lexia via twitter at 6/7/2009 8:15:23 PM9:15 PM yesterday • 8:59 : Basketball Arena: TALLAGHT SOUTH FINAL RESULT Following the recount for Tallaght South the returning officer declared that while t.. by tallaghtecho via twitter at 6/7/2009 8:15:04 PM9:15 PM yesterday • New blog post: First count results bit.ly by corkpolitics via twitter at 6/7/2009 8:14:23 PM9:14 PM yesterday • May have changes in Cabra/Glasnevin race for last seat...#Le09 by aoifecarroll via twitter • Euro EAST 1st count in: bit.ly Mairead McGuinness elected by ElectionsIRL via twitter at 6/7/2009 8:13:43 PM9:13 PM yesterday • FF’s has topped the poll in the South Euro constituency but failed to reach the quota on the first count by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 8:13:23 PM9:13 PM yesterday • May have changes in Cabra/Glasnevin race for last seat...#Le09 by aoifecarroll via twitter edited by cianflah at 6/7/2009 8:13:23 PM9:13 PM yesterday • Stafford got 11692 by sazzybm • Maurice ahern - yes still a local election going on - very likely to lose seat in Cabra Glasnevin now. by cianflah at 6/7/2009 8:12:52 PM9:12 PM yesterday • Fergal he is in pole position as long as Toireasa doesnt shock on transfer front, thing is she is set to surprise on transfer front according to some counts - i have nothing to back this up bar anecdotal evidence so it is wait and see. Limerick vote of STafford will be v interesting in terms of Ferris - Kelly by cianflah at 6/7/2009 8:11:51 PM9:11 PM yesterday • how many first preferences did Stafford get? by wendylimerick • MvGuinness elected in east - 3k surplus to be distrbuted in2nd count #le09 by TheEmergency via twitter • Across Europe, no sign of Libertas candidates being elected yet in other member states, apart from France by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 8:11:23 PM9:11 PM yesterday • Is this the first time Bran Crowley has not reached the quota on first count? #le09 by brettmirl via twitter • As always you have been a star Suzy. by Bazalini • Quota 124,532. Sexton & stafford excluded. People calling 3rd seat for alan kelly by Stephen Spillane via twitter at 6/7/2009 8:10:03 PM9:10 PM yesterday • On those figures Alan Kelly looks stronger than expected for seat three in South. Sinnott is transfer-friendly, but has quite a bit of ground to make up. by Fergal Crehan at 6/7/2009 8:09:58 PM9:09 PM yesterday • South MEP candidates Maurice Sexton (IND) and Alexander Stafford (IND) eliminated after the first count as no candidates reach quota by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 8:08:43 PM9:08 PM yesterday

158 • Those tallies are after Byrne's ballots were dispersed by lexia via twitter edited by cianflah at 6/7/2009 8:08:39 PM9:08 PM yesterday • McGuinness Elected in East by Suzy Byrne at 6/7/2009 8:08:25 PM9:08 PM yesterday • Newstalk call South seat for Kelly? And this is not just Pat Rabbitte calling it by Suzy Byrne at 6/7/2009 8:08:14 PM9:08 PM yesterday • Bazalini it's Joe Higgins seat so everyone is now saying... de Burca is looking for a recount as coming in behind McKenna in 7th place by 390 votes. by Suzy Byrne at 6/7/2009 8:07:13 PM9:07 PM yesterday • 3rd South called for Kelly (Alan) on Newstalk by cianflah at 6/7/2009 8:07:01 PM9:07 PM yesterday • Who is getting the 3rd Dublin seat folks - Just in - have not seen anything in last 6 hours by Bazalini • RTE not telling us the whole story re De Burca recount. The 300 votes won't bring her to a quarter quota - actually, they will bring her ahead of McKenna and keep alive her chances of reaching the quarter by Fergal Crehan at 6/7/2009 8:06:33 PM9:06 PM yesterday • So de Burca looking for a recount by wendylimerick • #LE09 Eamon Aylward (FF), Fidelis Doherty (FG) and Cora Long (FF) all elected to Kilkenny County Council by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 8:41:43 PM9:41 PM yesterday • 70,638 for ganley - 84813 harkins 80093 higgins, by Suzy Byrne at 6/7/2009 8:41:31 PM9:41 PM yesterday • outside closed cafe RDS as recount continues #le09 by BrianGreene via twitter at 6/7/2009 8:41:23 PM9:41 PM yesterday • FF’s Pat The Cope Gallagher has said bad election results highlight the need for the party to better understand the electorate's concerns by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 8:39:23 PM9:39 PM yesterday • First Count in North West delayed by phone calls to returning officer - bet he is being told to wait for the telly to start... by Suzy Byrne at 6/7/2009 8:39:07 PM9:39 PM yesterday • Oh now wait, we have the silly people line. They didnt understand why so much had to be done. Quite the opposite minister - they understood you took shag all hard decisions in advance to get the place in order. You got the result of that. by cianflah at 6/7/2009 8:38:29 PM9:38 PM yesterday • One theme on France 24 TV election coverage is prospect for Lisbon ratification; their correspondent in Castlebar noted that Libertas can't be taken as sole indicator of anti-Lisbon given strength of Joe Higgins. by P O'Neill • RTE TV = Weather. My licence fee at work today. Radio has childers and gilmore on. Why did Eamon spend money on indo ads for Nessa and none of the others? 'we did' Gilmore also says Govt should go. Hanafin says nothing really all mushy 'we are staying' by cianflah at 6/7/2009 8:37:14 PM9:37 PM yesterday • Wow 15 votes...... by Bazalini • Dublin Exit Versus 1st count. Clearly they did less well here: by eoinpurcell

159 • Tallaght South - Count 8 now available on www.southdublin.ie and is complete after a recount by sdccelections via twitter at 6/7/2009 8:36:04 PM9:36 PM yesterday • Byrne18956 De Burca 19086 DeRossa 83471 Higgins 50510 McDonald 47928 McKenna 17521 Mitchell 96715 Ryan 55346 Simons 13514 Sweeney 3583

Quota – 101,658 by aoifac edited by Suzy Byrne • "aoifecarroll wow that is close by aoifac • Maurice ahern - to lose seat by 15 votes in recount. by Suzy Byrne at 6/7/2009 8:35:00 PM9:35 PM yesterday • RTE has full 1st count figures up www.rte.ie by eoinpurcell • #LE09 FG candidates Liam Callaghan, Michael Creaton, Michael McGreal, and Ernie Keenan all elected to Roscommon County Council by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 8:34:24 PM9:34 PM yesterday • #LE09 Michael Mulligan (SF) and Paschal Fitzmaurice (FF) elected to Roscommon County Council by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 8:34:03 PM9:34 PM yesterday • In pub while they distribute the 14k votes. #Le09 by Stephen Spillane via twitter at 6/7/2009 8:33:43 PM9:33 PM yesterday • Ahern to lose by 15 votes #Le09 by aoifecarroll via twitter at 6/7/2009 8:33:43 PM9:33 PM yesterday • Mary Hanafin will not concede defeat of Eoin Ryans seat yet! #le09 by brettmirl via twitter • Is Joe Higgins now looking certain in Dublin? #LE09 by samuelbowman via twitter • Lexia who is the dude in the flag supporting? by wendylimerick • There are extra live feeds from Europe available on the RTÉ website, watch them and RTÉ One’s election coverage at www.rte.ie/live by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 8:32:24 PM9:32 PM yesterday • Whose that Lexia???? by Bazalini • Exits have a plus or minus margin of 3.4% at the constituency level. As for Alan Kelly and Sinnot's poll they were spot on Labour South Ex: 10% 1st Count 12.9% within margin and independent South Ex: 13% 1st Count: 14.6%, also within margin! I'll check the Dublin numbers but I think dissing the exit is a tap unfair. They were only ever going to be rough estimates for the Euro level given the complexity of the constituencies.

160 by eoinpurcell • I couldnt catch all the Dublin No's but for 2nd count I think Higgins got 52457, McDonald 50,097, McKenna 21,523, Mitchell 99,098, Ryan 56,317. correct me if im wrong by sazzybm • Can't believe the pussyfooting by the papers and RTE around the third Dublin seat. It has been obvious that Ryan was a loser for over a day, and obvious that McDonald was a loser for almost as long. by Fergal Crehan at 6/7/2009 8:31:49 PM9:31 PM yesterday • Gerry Ginty has been elected in Ballina - Michael Loftus conceded after a recount. A big blow for FF and . #elections by themayonews via twitter at 6/7/2009 8:30:24 PM9:30 PM yesterday • Euro Dublin 2nd count in: bit.ly by ElectionsIRL via twitter at 6/7/2009 8:30:24 PM9:30 PM yesterday • On RTE FF refuse to concede Ryan is out of the race and Shane Coleman backs them up. Insert easy joke. by cianflah at 6/7/2009 8:29:53 PM9:29 PM yesterday • Dear God yfrog.com by lexia via twitter at 6/7/2009 8:28:23 PM9:28 PM yesterday • Leo says Garrett Fitz stopped Mitchell from going over Quota on first count speaking on RTE by cianflah at 6/7/2009 8:28:18 PM9:28 PM yesterday • kudos to newstalk on the great election coverage! #le09 by PMCC via twitter • Euro DUBLIN 1st count in: bit.ly by ElectionsIRL via twitter at 6/7/2009 8:27:24 PM9:27 PM yesterday • I wouldn't call the exit poll "well within" the margin of error so much as right at it's limits, or over it. Look at the figures for McDonald and Higgins yesterday. Gave a completely incorrect picture of the dynamic of the race. Likewise Alan Kelly and Kathy Sinott. by Fergal Crehan at 6/7/2009 8:27:13 PM9:27 PM yesterday • @suzybie its very very tight but i'm told SF think they'll win. Could be this year's Clontarf by aoifecarroll via twitter at 6/7/2009 8:27:03 PM9:27 PM yesterday • Dublin tallies. Mitchell 100k, DeRossa 87k, Ryan 66,205, Higgins 53,036, Mary Lou 50,980, McKenna 22,380, de Burca 21,991 by lexia via twitter edited by cianflah at 6/7/2009 8:26:09 PM9:26 PM yesterday • South, crowley 118k, s.kelly, 92k, ferris 64671, a.kelly 64152, sinnott, 58k, burke 53k, o'keeffe 16k #le09 by Stephen Spillane via twitter edited by cianflah at 6/7/2009 8:25:58 PM9:25 PM yesterday • Dublin numbers !!! yfrog.com by lexia via twitter at 6/7/2009 8:25:23 PM9:25 PM yesterday • Exit poll got it wrong with DeRossa. Interesting to see where byrnes transfers are going to go. by sazzybm • #LE09 Fine Gael's Liam Galvin has been elected to Limerick County Council in the Newcastle electoral area by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 8:25:03 PM9:25 PM yesterday • @dermotcasey :) by lexia via twitter at 6/7/2009 8:24:03 PM9:24 PM yesterday • They're on 3rd count so in Dublin. by sazzybm

161 • Euro SOUTH 1st count in: bit.ly by ElectionsIRL via twitter at 6/7/2009 8:23:23 PM9:23 PM yesterday • @BobTheCorkDwarf count centre screen by lexia via twitter at 6/7/2009 8:23:23 PM9:23 PM yesterday • Sazzy - Clare voters not amused at being included in North West constituency... by Suzy Byrne edited by Fergal Crehan at 6/7/2009 8:58:51 PM9:58 PM yesterday • The tallies don't seem to have been any more accurate either, several commentators both on air and on location were skeptical of tallies. Even the parties urged caution. I think the caution was smart. It didn't stop speculation though! by eoinpurcell • The Stroke Fahy (xFF) tops poll in South Galway/Loughrea EDc by PatrickSaint edited by Suzy Byrne • How did Ganely get that many votes and now he wants a recount? What? by sazzybm • is ryan kelly doing that also lexia? haha#le09 by philomenaf • what is the whole Clare protest thing about? by sazzybm • Oh, Miriam O'Callaghan, you are in your element aren't you? Just look at her there - enthusiastic, smiling, happy. Positively glowing. #le09 by clicky_here via twitter • Fergal, the listed margin for error was 3.4% its written in the introduction to the poll. The poll had good and bad parts, North West seems very weak (see figures below) I suspect because the constituency itself makes little sense and must be tough to poll accurately. by eoinpurcell • @lexia Is Gerry around to help her? #le09 by Elrobo via twitter • #LE09 Eugene Cassidy (FG), John V Farrelly (FG), and Oliver Fox (FF) have been elected to Meath County Council by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 8:56:03 PM9:56 PM yesterday • Mary Lou is putting her lipstick on by lexia via twitter at 6/7/2009 8:55:43 PM9:55 PM yesterday • Northwest Exits versus first count. Bad result for the pollsters here! I think the worst prediction across Euro constituencies. Heavily underestimated both Ganley & Harkin vote and overestimated Higgins! FG EX: 29%, 1st: 23.8%, Diff: -5.2% (Outside Margin) FF EX: 26%, 1st: 25.4%, Diff: -0.6% (Within Margin) Labour EX: 8%, 1st: 5.8%, Diff: -2.2% (Within Margin) SF EX: 9%, 1st: 9.2%, Diff: +.2% (Within Margin) Libertas EX: 10%, 1st: 14%, Diff +4.0% (Outside Margin) Ind EX: 18%, 1st: 21.6%, Diff +3.6% (Outside Margin) by eoinpurcell • There is such a thing as using too much of your margin of error in too many cases. Only a tiny number of exit poll figures were within 1%, and far too many of them were out by 3% or more. More importantly, RTE persisted in using the figures for almost a day and a half after they had actual tallies available. by Fergal Crehan at 6/7/2009 8:54:52 PM9:54 PM yesterday • KK CoCo so far...12 FG, 6 FF, 4 Lab, 1 Grn and 1 Ind. 2 seats still to be filled #le09

162 by brettmirl via twitter • Ganley got 6% more than the polls were predicting. I too can't believe he got so many first preferences. by aoifac • Simmons said she feels 'stellar' about her performance. by Suzy Byrne at 6/7/2009 8:54:27 PM9:54 PM yesterday • #LE09 Gerry Finnerty (FF), and FG's Peter Feeney, Michael ‘Moegie’ Maher, Jimmy McClearn and Bridie Willers all elected to Galway Co Council by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 8:54:23 PM9:54 PM yesterday • Alexia is qiking the Ahern 'huddle' on the Cabra/Glasnevin recount qik.com by Suzy Byrne at 6/7/2009 8:53:46 PM9:53 PM yesterday • #LE09 Barry O’Neill for Fine Gael elected to Donegal County Council by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 8:53:43 PM9:53 PM yesterday • Ganley is asking for recount?? - statement in next 10-15mins by Suzy Byrne at 6/7/2009 8:52:44 PM9:52 PM yesterday • almost 600 seats filled in local elections. by Suzy Byrne at 6/7/2009 8:52:21 PM9:52 PM yesterday • I can't believe 70 thousand people were dumb enough to put Declan Ganley down as a first preference. #eu09 by IRLConor via twitter • De Burca stated on RTE Radio that it was about the money and about 1,000 votes would make the difference. by aoifac • Maurice Ahern now behind by 12 votes candidates being consulted on the next stes by cianflah at 6/7/2009 8:51:26 PM9:51 PM yesterday

• Object 20 by Suzy Byrne at 6/7/2009 8:51:24 PM9:51 PM yesterday • Looking at North and West Ganley only hope is to target Harkin and hope that he pulls in a lot of transfers from one of McLoughlin or O Keeffe. Looking tenuous though. by cianflah at 6/7/2009 8:50:44 PM9:50 PM yesterday • Qikking live - #le09 qik.com by lexia via twitter at 6/7/2009 8:50:25 PM9:50 PM yesterday

163 • Ireland East first count shows Nessa Childers will be elected MEP for @labour #le09 by krayZpaving via twitter • NW Quota 103k #le09 by CarlowWeather • Euro count starts on Monday morning by ElectionsIRL via twitter at 6/7/2009 8:49:43 PM9:49 PM yesterday • Green Party have lost their seat on Wicklow Co. Council - Previous held by Senator Deirdre de Burca by Suzy Byrne at 6/7/2009 8:49:35 PM9:49 PM yesterday • Marian Harkin has topped the Euro poll after the first count in the NW but has failed to reach the quota by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 8:49:23 PM9:49 PM yesterday • McKenna says de Burca recount call is about more than money by Suzy Byrne at 6/7/2009 8:48:35 PM9:48 PM yesterday • Trevor! yfrog.com by lexia via twitter at 6/7/2009 8:48:24 PM9:48 PM yesterday • Ireland East first count shows Nessa Childers will be elected MEP for @labour #le09 by krayZpaving via twitter at 6/7/2009 8:48:03 PM9:48 PM yesterday • McKenna having a go at Greens on News Talk by sazzybm • lexia - was that guy in the Euro flag... ?!? by scow • McNamara's transfers will be interesting in NW....they may go nowhere he got a big Clare protest vote... by PatrickSaint • Didnt hear a quota for North West by sazzybm • 5 eliminated in North West 1st count. JF Higgins, King, McCullagh, McNamara,O'Luian. by sazzybm • Euro NORTH WEST 1st count in: bit.ly by ElectionsIRL via twitter at 6/7/2009 8:45:43 PM9:45 PM yesterday • Dublin Exits versus first count not too bad, but less accurate than south: FG EX: 21%, 1st: 23.8%, Diff: +2.8% (Within Margin) FF EX: 16%, 1st: 18.3%, Diff: +2.3% (Within Margin) Labour EX: 25, 1st: 20.5%, Diff: -4.5% (Outside Margin) SF EX: 15%, 1st: 15%, Diff: -3.2% (Within Margin) GP EX: 4%, 1st: 4.7%, Diff: +.7% (Within Margin) Libertas EX: 3%, 1st: 3.3%, Diff +.3% (Within Margin) Ind EX: 16%, 1st: 17.6%, Diff +1.6% (Within Margin) Note: Ind included: Ind Ex: 5% 1st: 5.2%, Diff +.2% (Within Margin) Higgins: 11% 1st: 12.4%, Diff +1.4% (Within Margin) by eoinpurcell • 123815 is quota in North West - Pat Cope on 82k by Suzy Byrne at 6/7/2009 8:44:58 PM9:44 PM yesterday • You never see Mark Little and Alan Partridge in a tv studio at the same time. Allamsayn. #le09 by nmcgivney via twitter

164 • Mooney 42985 Okeefe 28658 OLuain 3510 Oreilly 37564 by Suzy Byrne at 6/7/2009 8:42:33 PM9:42 PM yesterday • Ganley straight into a meeting with Returning Officer #le09 by stretchneil via twitter • Just wanted to say well done to all the bloggers and tweeters etc. for all the info on counts around the country today. This site is the best!!!! Great work! by sazzybm • At least Ó Brolcháin is being honest. Burton wants Ryan Report discussed befor e motion of no confidence by sazzybm • @Baz - I'll stay up till 1am probably. by Suzy Byrne at 6/7/2009 9:12:57 PM10:12 PM yesterday • When are youse expecting to finish up here tonight btw? by Bazalini • O'Brolochain's support base evaporated completely....volunteers deserted over the past months... by PatrickSaint • Wouldnt rule out Declan Ganley as of yet Sinn Fein will have a number of transfers that may just go his way. by Roscommon LE09 • On the liveblog now - grabbing power and juicing up.. Some sources think it'll be 30 mins before Cabra Glasnevin is called. Others think a couple of hours. The non-transferable votes are being recounted. Maurice & Co. are going to great pains to examine each and every ballot! by Alexia Golez at 6/7/2009 9:12:19 PM10:12 PM yesterday • If the Greens really do leave it up to their party membership rather than leadership, then we could be in election territory sooner rather than later by Fergal Crehan at 6/7/2009 9:12:18 PM10:12 PM yesterday • Oh he did wow by wendylimerick • Did Ó Brolcháin lose his seat in Galway? by wendylimerick • Delivered iIn a Dunnes Stores Fridge by aoifac • ex Green Councillor o brolchain on RTE says Greens can't continie as they have been and talking about crossing floor #le09 by CarlowWeather • Niall Ó Brolcháin (Greens) has told RTÉ that voters said they but could no longer support him due to connections with FF in Govt by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 9:10:43 PM10:10 PM yesterday • Lowry 'delivers 4 Co Co and 3 Urban Cllrs' by cianflah at 6/7/2009 9:10:22 PM10:10 PM yesterday • Sorry for not replying to comments made in the liveblog - I'm tweeting and can't seem them at all.. by Alexia Golez at 6/7/2009 9:10:21 PM10:10 PM yesterday • I'll take the exit conversation elsewhere but for info East Exits versus first count. Good result for the pollsters here! FG EX: 38%, 1st: 40.1%, Diff: +2.1% (Within Margin)

165 FF EX: 23%, 1st: 24.6%, Diff: +1.6% (Within Margin) Labour EX: 20%, 1st: 18.3%, Diff: -1.7% (Within Margin) SF EX: 12%, 1st: 11.1%, Diff: -0.9% (Within Margin) Libertas EX: 3%, 1st: 4.3%, Diff +1.3% (Within Margin) Ind EX: 4%, 1st: 1.6%, Diff -2.4% (Within Margin) by eoinpurcell • musical FF chairs in South Galway...Regan (auctioneer) lost to Finnerty (cattle mart announcer and local publican) by PatrickSaint • I think it is more than refusing, he seems to be giving a no. by aoifac • Lowery not certain if country could survive more uncertainty of an election by Suzy Byrne at 6/7/2009 9:09:02 PM10:09 PM yesterday • says public voted against gov but dont seem to want a general election and the uncertainty going to take soundings on confidence motion by cianflah at 6/7/2009 9:08:40 PM10:08 PM yesterday • Lowry refuses to be drawn on motion of no confidence. Speaking on radio 1 by cianflah at 6/7/2009 9:08:13 PM10:08 PM yesterday • This weekend just gets better. Joe probably in Dublin, Childers in East and no Ganley. Wonder if Kelly can hold out against Ferris. #le09 by astarmain via twitter • #LE09 Ann Dillon-Gallagher (FG), Wayne Harding (FF), and Seamus O’Neill (IND) all elected to Meath County Council by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 9:07:03 PM10:07 PM yesterday • Sorry to my non-political friends. It'll be over soon! by lexia via twitter at 6/7/2009 9:05:23 PM10:05 PM yesterday • #LE09 IND candidate Valerie Byrne has been elected to Roscommon County Council by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 9:05:23 PM10:05 PM yesterday • @Suzy - Apology accepted. I shall just pretend you are lying, Bazalini! It's still good for a laugh. Mind you, not as much of a laugh as seeing Ryan & McDonald knocked out...fingers crossed! by Anita McGarr • wendy thinking of running myself....haha#le09 by philomenaf • Some of the Libertas votes from around Europe are just breath-taking in how low they are - see search.twitter.com - they're the new Monster Raving Loony Party by Samuel • New blog post: Final results for Cork City Council in local elections corkpolitics.ie by corkpolitics via twitter at 6/7/2009 9:04:23 PM10:04 PM yesterday • glad you said that suzy....#le09 by philomenaf • Id say Mairead McGuinness will run in the next general election by wendylimerick • I might be lying...... by Bazalini • @Anita I'm really sorry - we've been including other affecting events during last two days to show world stills turns...hides under sofa by Suzy Byrne at 6/7/2009 9:03:06 PM10:03 PM yesterday • Maurice Ahern has asked for a recount of the non-transferables. SF ahead by 13.

166 by lexia via twitter at 6/7/2009 9:03:03 PM10:03 PM yesterday • Why would anyone bother with a Europe wide exit poll (according to RTE a greek group did) to determine party makeup in EP? ITs all local! by cianflah at 6/7/2009 9:02:45 PM10:02 PM yesterday • Ok Fergal and Eoin take the analysis to a post somewhere near you - or a pint! by Suzy Byrne at 6/7/2009 9:02:24 PM10:02 PM yesterday • Ah here!! I have the Apprentice recorded so that I can follow the election results. Thanks a bleeding lot. by Anita McGarr • Update on first prefs of the Euro national vote - Libertas (5.6%), FF (24%), FG (29%), Lab (14%), Greens (2%), SF (11%), OTH (14.2%) by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 9:02:03 PM10:02 PM yesterday • The tallies were in fact extremenly accurate. Where available (Dublin and East - there were no tallies to speak of in South and NW) they have been accurate predictions in every single case. by Fergal Crehan at 6/7/2009 9:01:30 PM10:01 PM yesterday • Clare voters laughing in the pubs, playing music and dancing at McNamara's 12k. They're amused now... by PatrickSaint • Bazalini - thank you for that :) by Suzy Byrne at 6/7/2009 9:00:54 PM10:00 PM yesterday • Farewell Declan Ganley - and good riddance by Samuel • jasmina wins the Apprentice by Bazalini • ahh theres nothing as bad as an amused clare man .....#le09 by philomenaf • RT MickFealty RT @ NathanWurtzel: In Sweden, the Pirate Party may have won a seat. Sadly, their name relates to copyright laws, not wh ... by aoifecarroll via twitter at 6/7/2009 9:33:43 PM10:33 PM yesterday • Qikking live - #le09 qik.com by lexia via twitter at 6/7/2009 9:33:43 PM10:33 PM yesterday • De Burca 21991 De Rossa 87274 Higgins 53038 McDonald 50980 McKenna 22380 Mitchell 100810 Ryan 66205

De Burca distribution now by aoifac • (sazzybm) Apparantly Ganley is looking for a recount because the boxes were opened to early this morning in the count centre. by Roscommon LE09 • O'Brolachain now on rte radio, at least it stops Hanafin's rant by aoifac

167 • FF lost 4 seats in Carlow but at least one of those was an IND that lost FF Interview process #le09 by CarlowWeather • 3rd count in Dublin - distribution of Byrnes votes by Suzy Byrne at 6/7/2009 9:32:05 PM10:32 PM yesterday • The European People’s Party has secured 263-276 seats in the election, making it the biggest group in the assembly, according to AFP by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 9:31:23 PM10:31 PM yesterday • Ganley asks for a recount, can we ask for a recap on your private polls, Mr. Ganley and what they were supposed to be showing #le09 by cheebah via twitter • RTÉ's Damien Tiernan tells Mark Little that one seat came down to a single vote this afternoon in Waterford by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 9:28:44 PM10:28 PM yesterday • #LE09 Barry Nevin (Lab) and Mick Glynn (FG) have been elected to Wicklow County Council in the Bray electoral area by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 9:27:03 PM10:27 PM yesterday • Save the Hanafin audio to play during the week what an idiot how out of the loop she is by wendylimerick • Boxes weren't emptied on table for Tallies to have a go, thats what Ganley is complaining about by CarlowWeather • just noticed there 239 0n line now..last nite there was 100 less...! Brilliant! by PatrickSaint • F'ing appalling from Hanafin, must catch that again on replay if possible. Shocking. by gaelick • The Cope on News Talk says Ganely is looking for recount. Something about the way the boxes were opened. He is 1000 behind the next guy! what on earth does be wrong with them, What other way is there of opening a box like! by sazzybm • Fine Gael 12,692 36.6% 8 Other 10,400 30.0% 7 Fianna Fáil 10,118 29.2% 7 Sinn Féin 1,467 4.2% 1 Labour 0 0.0% 0 Green Party 0 0.0% 0 by Roscommon LE09 • Hanifin is on Radio 1 making those comment sand Costello is attacking her. by Suzy Byrne at 6/7/2009 9:23:22 PM10:23 PM yesterday • she sure did Wendy she said it as the main rebuttal point to Leo on control of costs. by cianflah at 6/7/2009 9:23:12 PM10:23 PM yesterday • Hey Cian, can you confirm where that Hanfin quote comes from? Appalling to hear. by gaelick • Awaiting two seats to be filled in Strokestown and one on Boyle Town Council. by Roscommon LE09 • Oh Cian did she say that was gd govt policy? Stupid Woman by wendylimerick • what is happening at the minute with ferris? anyone#le09 by philomenaf • O'Brollochain in panic mode...his political career is in flames if Greens dont pull outof gov by PatrickSaint • Hanafin brags about getting rid of CPA and Equality Authority. by cianflah at 6/7/2009 9:20:26 PM10:20 PM yesterday

168 • O Brollchain challenges fg/lab to put a deal to the Greens to cross the floor of the house. Appetite 4 change if not for election. #le09 by igaeilge via twitter • Labour leader Eamon Gilmore tells RTÉ the election was a referendum on the Government and the people gave their verdict by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 9:20:03 PM10:20 PM yesterday • 23 seats have now been filled on Roscommon County Council. by Roscommon LE09 • Gilmore trying to recruit Ó Brolcháin by wendylimerick • Eoin, I met Stroke at poll station on Friday— priceless...will be blogging it 2moro by PatrickSaint • Lowry interrogated by Leo and says that FG dont offer solutions. People want answers - Leo says the party have proposals. by cianflah at 6/7/2009 9:19:23 PM10:19 PM yesterday • Nessa Childers tells Miriam O'Callaghan that the thousands and thousands of people she talked to connected with her and the Labour Party by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 9:18:23 PM10:18 PM yesterday • Stroke tops poll in Loughrea - not my proudest moment as a Galway man.... #le09 by eoinlarkin via twitter • Niall O Brolleachain (sorry for spelling) on Rte "suggesting" FG and Labour make proposal and "maybe" the Greens might cross the floor #le09 by Johnp63 via twitter • Another 80 seats to fill in LE according to RTE bit.ly #le09 by Elrobo via twitter • Niall O'Brolochain sounds like a man ready to jump ship...#le09 by eoinlarkin via twitter • Final counts expected to elect Higgins from transfers from Mary Lou by sazzybm • Joe Higgins says he will stand for Dáil - campaign has begun after his election to fingal and before his election to European Parliament. by Suzy Byrne at 6/7/2009 9:17:50 PM10:17 PM yesterday • got a text re an FF victory party in Clare...the music will be great...if they'd wi-fi I'd go + blog it by PatrickSaint • Hanafin ingratiaing herself with Lowry on air. Awful audio. Lots of fun had at the point of Hanafin cousin topping poll in Thurles for FF. Gak. by cianflah at 6/7/2009 9:15:59 PM10:15 PM yesterday • well done to all concerned. A great effort. by Bazalini • Joe Higgins on Newstalk by PatrickSaint • glad Ó Brolcháin is standing up and being honest unlike the party line the rest of them are giving by wendylimerick • #LE09 Bernard McGuinness (FG) has been elected to Donegal County Council by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 9:15:04 PM10:15 PM yesterday • Has some one spritzed some hair dye onto Brian Lenihan's bonce? It looks strikingly monotone. Perhaps @beautie could shed some light.. #le09

169 by clicky_here via twitter • What good can recount do Ganley?His complaint is that they couldnt tell where votes came from geographically.Recount wont change that #le09 by eoinbannon via twitter • JHR rants about everyone!!! Neptune have stopped counting. Hook hopes everyone else follows suite coz he wants to watch the Lions replay by sazzybm • Just a bit of Information re EU count in the UK so far: (LAB: 1 CON: 1 LIB DEM: 1) early days yet. by Roscommon LE09 • Total recount called for DeBurca in Dublin Euro - be here until the wee hours #le09 by Mark_Coughlan via twitter at 6/7/2009 9:45:04 PM10:45 PM yesterday • Partial recount requested in DUBLIN by Deirdre de Burca (Green) by ElectionsIRL via twitter at 6/7/2009 9:44:04 PM10:44 PM yesterday • De Udder Brudder concedes by lexia via twitter at 6/7/2009 9:43:43 PM10:43 PM yesterday • #LE09 Johnny Butterfield (IND) and Danny Owens (FF) elected to Offaly County Council by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 9:43:03 PM10:43 PM yesterday • JHR is tearing a strip off George Lee, ranting down the line on RTE! by scow • count will be closing in the south very soon. by Roscommon LE09 • 'George Lee tricked his way to Dail Eireann' Jackie Healy Rae the Man who represents me by wendylimerick • Euro Counts will probably close for the night fairly soon. by Fergal Crehan at 6/7/2009 9:42:09 PM10:42 PM yesterday • Come on now Jackie 'Rock Solid Behind the Government' by wendylimerick • will the count run all night or close until tomorrow? by Bazalini • The man the myth the legend, Jackie Healy Rae on RTE. Line from mars is not great. He is rock solid behind the government. by cianflah at 6/7/2009 9:41:23 PM10:41 PM yesterday • DeBurca got her full recount. If she gets her 300 votes she'll get back €38000, so 2-5 hours. Do they do a total recount? by sazzybm • Boyle excluded in South. No figures given by sazzybm • Ah my main man Jackie is on Radio 1 by wendylimerick • Pat the Cope on Newstalk says Ganley wants a recount "because of how the boxes were opened" #le09 Hook: "How many ways can you open a box?" by faduda via twitter • RTE think DeBurca's votes are being distributed. by sazzybm • Qikking live - #le09 qik.com by lexia via twitter at 6/7/2009 9:39:43 PM10:39 PM yesterday

170 • The discussions with Declan Ganley and the returning officer are over the way ballot boxes were opened at the count centre this morning by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 9:39:43 PM10:39 PM yesterday • RTE TV only worth watching for the graphs, better listening to the radio. by aoifac • Kilkenny County Council - completed votes - 12 FG, 7 FF, 5 Lab, 1 Grn and 1 Ind. #le09 by brettmirl via twitter • RTE TV still appear unaware of any recount by Fergal Crehan at 6/7/2009 9:38:09 PM10:38 PM yesterday • Share of the Vote so far (Euro): FF: 24.1 FG: 29.1 Lab: 13.9 GP: 1.9 SF: 11.2 OTH: 11.1 by Roscommon LE09 • 2nd count in the North-West has been halted for nearly an hour as discussions take place between Declan Ganley and the returning officer by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 9:38:03 PM10:38 PM yesterday • And the recount begins! #le09 by PMCC via twitter • Would it be cheaper to give DeBurca her expenses and not have a recount? #le09 by Elrobo via twitter • #le09 #rte s inability to update web with data from counts is inexcusable by offportal via twitter • According to RTE1: NW count stalled as Ganley queries how ballot boxes opened. Please, it makes no actual difference to the count #le09 by clicky_here via twitter • Quote @MiriamLord "Saint Lukes shall slide into the Tolka".. by Mark_Coughlan via twitter at 6/7/2009 9:37:23 PM10:37 PM yesterday • rte ruling out mary lou saying that even after patricia is eliminated that it still wont lift her up past higgins.....sad to see by philomenaf • 12 I think Aoifac by Suzy Byrne at 6/7/2009 9:37:10 PM10:37 PM yesterday • How many did he lose by Suzy? by aoifac • Concedes Ryan has seat by CarlowWeather • Watch Maurice's concession press gaggle via Alexia qik.com by Suzy Byrne at 6/7/2009 9:36:44 PM10:36 PM yesterday • No indication of how long yet the recount will take, could be hours or put off till tomorrow. If she gets 6% Wendy by aoifac • Count stalled in North West as Canley queries the way in which boxes were opened by Suzy Byrne at 6/7/2009 9:35:46 PM10:35 PM yesterday • The third count has ended in the Dublin Euro constituency, Deirdre De Burca has been excluded and her votes will be redistributed by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 9:35:03 PM10:35 PM yesterday • Does De Burca get her expenses? by wendylimerick • Full recount in Dublin demanded by the Greens. Legal action threatened #Le09 by aoifecarroll via twitter at 6/7/2009 9:34:43 PM10:34 PM yesterday

171 • Maurice Ahern loses council seat after recount by Suzy Byrne at 6/7/2009 9:34:25 PM10:34 PM yesterday

• Object 21 by Suzy Byrne at 6/7/2009 9:34:12 PM10:34 PM yesterday • Ahern gone #le09 by Mark_Coughlan via twitter at 6/7/2009 9:34:03 PM10:34 PM yesterday • 9088 tranferred to Ryan from Byrne - De Burca excluded and recount called for. by Suzy Byrne at 6/7/2009 9:33:47 PM10:33 PM yesterday • 2nd that Suzy. Hoping they shut up shop for the night so I can turn the PC off and go to bed but don't want to go sleep and miss something by aoifac • In Boyle Town Council Roscommon Last Seat been fought out between two FG sitting Cllrs Gerry Garvey & Charlie Hopkins.le09 by Roscommon LE09 • Thanks Alexia for ur great work by PatrickSaint • Hardcore work with marathon roving reporting session, Alexia, thanks and g'night! by gaelick • Thanks Alexia your a star by wendylimerick • When Rabbitte, Hogan say election was about economy, performance of nat gov etc, place like Longford contradict that: FF up 1 at least #le09 by eoinbannon via twitter • Mr Ganley's spokesman said that he was not demanding a recount and the returning officer was considering his request to check the bundles by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 10:03:43 PM11:03 PM yesterday • A spokesman for Mr Ganley said he had asked the returning officer to ensure a Ganley bundle had not been misplaced by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 10:03:03 PM11:03 PM yesterday • Alexia has been in RDS since 9 this morning and has done an absolutely outstanding job covering the local counts, recounts, European counts and candidates arrivals there. Brilliant job!!!!

172 by Suzy Byrne at 6/7/2009 10:02:31 PM11:02 PM yesterday • Lexia; are the shutting up shop or are you just tired and work done? by aoifac • Roscommon Seats Won: (Awaiting one seat) Fine Gael: 9 Seats Other: 7 Seats Fianna Fail: 8 Seats Sinn Fein: 1 Labour: 0 Green Party: 0 by Roscommon LE09 • img198.imageshack.us by Suzy Byrne at 6/7/2009 10:00:17 PM11:00 PM yesterday • Off home. G'night RDS! by lexia via twitter at 6/7/2009 10:00:04 PM11:00 PM yesterday • #LE09 Maurice Ahern (FF) has lost his seat in the Cabra-Glasnevin area of Dublin City Council to Sinn Féin’s Séamus McGrattan by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 10:00:04 PM11:00 PM yesterday • When Rabbitte, Hogan say election was about economy, performance of nat gov etc, place like Longford contradict that: FF up 1 at least #le09 by eoinbannon via twitter • New blog post: Kildare (Clane) 2nd Count #le09 faduda.ie by faduda via twitter • Candidates and agents meet about full recount yfrog.com by lexia via twitter at 6/7/2009 9:58:43 PM10:58 PM yesterday • New blog post: Kildare (Clane) Weld elected on 1st (yes, 1st!) count #le09 faduda.ie by faduda via twitter • Minister Brian Lenihan has said that Fine Gael’s alternative policies don’t add up in economic terms by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 9:57:43 PM10:57 PM yesterday • Does anyone know where Cowen and Gormley are 2nite? by wendylimerick • There is one more seat to be filled in Roscommon in the Boyle Electoral Area. #le09 by Roscommon LE09 • Labour’s Pat Rabbitte has told RTÉ that this election was about the economy, mortgages, jobs, and the performance of the Govt by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 9:54:03 PM10:54 PM yesterday • Euro Dublin 3rd count in: bit.ly - elimination of Deirdre de Burca by ElectionsIRL via twitter at 6/7/2009 9:53:04 PM10:53 PM yesterday • Ganley claiming that 20,000 votes less than rté reported yesterday were actually counted today. Demanding recount. #le09 by krayZpaving via twitter • New blog post: Kildare (Kildare) 6th count #le09 faduda.ie by faduda via twitter • oiche maith mo chairde....thanks for everything today, honestly the best site i,ve been to for election news ..... see you all again tomorrow by philomenaf • Pat Rabbitte Say " Ganley Wanting Recount is Pure Theatre"#le09 by Roscommon LE09 • Dan Boyle (Green) eliminated in South - counting to resume in the morning by ElectionsIRL via twitter at 6/7/2009 9:50:43 PM10:50 PM yesterday • Euro South 2nd count in: bit.ly by ElectionsIRL via twitter at 6/7/2009 9:50:23 PM10:50 PM yesterday • My posters will be coming down on tuesday evening so i'll twitter the time etc if anybody

173 wants one..don't go climbing ladders alone!! by mannixflynn via twitter at 6/7/2009 9:50:23 PM10:50 PM yesterday • #LE09 Thomas Pringle (IND) elected to Donegal County Council by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 9:50:04 PM10:50 PM yesterday • Declan Ganley appears to be raising concerns with Retuning Officer in North West count by ElectionsIRL via twitter at 6/7/2009 9:49:44 PM10:49 PM yesterday • Figures for South 2nd count: Boyle now on 16 250 Burke 54 617 Crowley 119 25 Ferris 65 861 Kelly (alan) 66 121 Kelly (sean) 94 430 O KEeffe 16 896 Sinnot 62 057 Performance by Sinnot kicks her into pole position once counting resumes tomorrow for that final seat by cianflah at 6/7/2009 9:48:56 PM10:48 PM yesterday • New blog post: Counting adjourned at Neptune bit.ly by corkpolitics via twitter at 6/7/2009 9:48:23 PM10:48 PM yesterday • Sinnot gets 3k in transfers on first set of eliminations now only 3k behind Kelly/Ferris. by cianflah at 6/7/2009 9:47:26 PM10:47 PM yesterday • Qikking live - #le09 qik.com by lexia via twitter at 6/7/2009 9:47:23 PM10:47 PM yesterday • kelly is now just in front of ferris by philomenaf • I hope the NW has a on hand to tell Ganley where he can shove his pissing and moaning. #le09 by clicky_here via twitter • I think a lot of people must vote for JHR just to shut him up and get him off their door steps. As they said on RTE over 27,000 people can't be tricked - I wasn't anyway and gladly gave him my no 1. Counting suspended in Cork for the night. by aoifac • Ah get Jackie Back by wendylimerick • counting is suspended untill morning in cork by philomenaf • Adrian Kavanagh is suspecting by the way transfers are going, it will depend who gets eliminated between Burke and Sinnott. by sazzybm • Total recount called for DeBurca in Dublin Euro - be here until the wee hours #le09 by Mark_Coughlan via twitter • Ganley has been acting the drama queen all day. He was threatening injunctions this morning. #le09 by Fergal via twitter at 6/7/2009 9:46:23 PM10:46 PM yesterday • #LE09 Seán Beirne (FG) and (FF) both elected to Roscommon County Council by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 9:46:23 PM10:46 PM yesterday • I doubt John Gormley is planning a membership conference as Niall O Brolchain suggested on RTE. "wide consultation" not the same #le09 by OisinCoghlan via twitter • dublin euro bundle only recount de B & mcK difference #le09 by BrianGreene via twitter at 6/7/2009 10:28:03 PM11:28 PM yesterday • Gay Mitchell says they will count for another 3 hours

174 by CarlowWeather • Mary Lou McDonald does not concede and calls for general election by Suzy Byrne at 6/7/2009 10:27:57 PM11:27 PM yesterday • @Cian The "cat-fight" angle was always going to crowd all other explanations. Not that it isn't a factor... by Fergal Crehan at 6/7/2009 10:27:07 PM11:27 PM yesterday • @ Fergal shock as panel on tv underperforms live blog and radio. by cianflah at 6/7/2009 10:25:59 PM11:25 PM yesterday • The panel on RTE TV are missing the point re De Burca and her deposit. She won't reach the 1/4 of the quota on this count, but is hoping to do so if she stays in for another count. by Fergal Crehan at 6/7/2009 10:24:54 PM11:24 PM yesterday • Blogwatch: Senator Paschal Donohue www.paschaldonohoe.ie by Suzy Byrne at 6/7/2009 10:24:32 PM11:24 PM yesterday • Blogwatch: Cllr Mary Roche Independent Waterford cllrmaryroche.blogspot.com by Suzy Byrne at 6/7/2009 10:23:26 PM11:23 PM yesterday • IND MEP candidates Jim Tallon, Micheál Grealy, and Paddy Garvey have been eliminated in the East constituency after the second count by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 10:22:44 PM11:22 PM yesterday • Having heard Noel Whelan explain the box mystery, I now think Ganley should STFU. Lib should have done tallys yesterday if worried. #le09 by astarmain via twitter • Partial re-check of DeBurca & McKenna votes agreed to in Dublin...going to count for 3 more hours #Le09 by aoifecarroll via twitter at 6/7/2009 10:21:24 PM11:21 PM yesterday • yes ol Cock Roche is a gem! by PatrickSaint • We're looking at a live feed of the Ganley Huddle on RTE1. They have an uncertain look about them. by Simon McGarr at 6/7/2009 10:20:12 PM11:20 PM yesterday • Euronews suggesting that the Pirate Party in Sweden may have won a seat. #eu09 #le09 by TheRealAmz via twitter • on Radio 1 sort of paying a compliment to Ganley - it's a Roche special! by Suzy Byrne at 6/7/2009 10:19:34 PM11:19 PM yesterday • Pat Cox has been doing a long audition for days hasn't he :) by Suzy Byrne at 6/7/2009 10:19:11 PM11:19 PM yesterday • Yes, no doubt about it— bloggers and tweeters way ahead of the hacks and talking heads...great sign of the times by PatrickSaint • Dublin count of bundles - does not mean full recount. will take 45 minutes by Suzy Byrne at 6/7/2009 10:18:28 PM11:18 PM yesterday • Pat Cox auditioning to be the FF Commissioner nomination on @RTE_PrimeTime by Simon McGarr at 6/7/2009 10:18:22 PM11:18 PM yesterday • There is not going to be a recount overnight by Suzy Byrne at 6/7/2009 10:17:47 PM11:17 PM yesterday • Dublin is staying up tonight to recount - over past 25 minutes the agents and candidate s- bundles are going to be recounted. by Suzy Byrne at 6/7/2009 10:17:39 PM11:17 PM yesterday • NORTH WEST: Libertas has asked for a search for missing bundles of ballot papers that may have been allocated to wrong candidate

175 by ElectionsIRL via twitter at 6/7/2009 10:16:04 PM11:16 PM yesterday • The Mouvement Pour France have lost 2 of their three seats since signing up with Libertas. Poor Declan. He started out with nothing and still has most of it left. by Fergal Crehan at 6/7/2009 10:15:52 PM11:15 PM yesterday • I'm going to embarrass them by stickying that. by Simon McGarr at 6/7/2009 10:15:50 PM11:15 PM yesterday • Early results show that Sweden’s Pirate Party has won a seat on the European Parliament by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 10:15:24 PM11:15 PM yesterday • any numbers on second and subsequent counts in European Elections? by Foxy • Ireland East count suspended for the night as McGuinness' surplus transferred. Back at 9am. #le09 by krayZpaving via twitter at 6/7/2009 10:14:24 PM11:14 PM yesterday • @lexia stupendous performance, you. Thanks! by eolai via twitter • @lexia well done on all your reporting. Haven't been vocal but have enjoyed and appreciated your work. Cheers lady. :-) by manicmammy via twitter • @lexia @suzybie Thanks for all your work...you out did any of the broadcasters with your tweets, pics, videos and analysis :-) by Elrobo via twitter • There is a need to debate what was the best source of updates and analysis, cos I believe the tweets & blogs won hands down #le09 by Elrobo via twitter • South finished for night. Ferris still third. Count recommencing in morning @ 8:30am #le09 by Stephen Spillane via twitter at 6/7/2009 10:13:43 PM11:13 PM yesterday • #LE09 Fianna Fáil candidates Francis Foley and Michael Collins have retained their seats on Limerick County Council by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 10:13:23 PM11:13 PM yesterday • Lexia / Suzy ... you have the stars of the weekend, better than any single radio or tv station, well done #le09 by bbcpremiership via twitter • first preference votes online: bit.ly by ElectionsIRL via twitter at 6/7/2009 10:13:03 PM11:13 PM yesterday • Roscomon LE09 many thanks for your updates too!! and yes this was a rehearsal! by Suzy Byrne at 6/7/2009 10:12:53 PM11:12 PM yesterday • Im finished for the night thanks for a wonderfull election site it was brilliant I really enjoyed it fair play to all. See you all for the General Election which may not be that far away at all. #le09 by Roscommon LE09 • George Hook has gone home and Newstalk are on a reloop of this mornThe Mouvement Pings programming. Switching back to Radio 1 by Suzy Byrne edited by Fergal Crehan at 6/7/2009 10:12:06 PM11:12 PM yesterday • Counting in the South constituency has been adjourned until 9am tomorrow, when eliminated Green candidate Dan Boyle’s votes are distributed by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 10:10:23 PM11:10 PM yesterday • ferris outlines believable path to victory on Radio 1 - Boyle transfers go al over but O Keeffe falls for her and Crowley. Crowley elected and burke eliminated. Burke shoves Kelly over the line with large surplus that is good news for Ferris on the tally she has seen. Then

176 all bets are off. by cianflah at 6/7/2009 10:09:33 PM11:09 PM yesterday • Ah Dec, give it a rest and go back to playing soldiers with the FCA by Samuel • Taoireasa Ferris -Calm and considerate on radio 1 by wendylimerick • Misplacing a bundle of 10,000 votes would be some feat. by Anita McGarr • Best of luck to the candidates, their teams, the media, the poor fuckers that are counting and all the political nerds. Long night ahead! by lexia via twitter at 6/7/2009 10:04:23 PM11:04 PM yesterday • A full recheck - not a recount - of the Euro election NW to start tomorrow. Will not take as long as a recount. #elections by themayonews via twitter at 6/7/2009 10:53:23 PM11:53 PM yesterday • NORTH WEST: Count suspended & will resume in morning with search for 2 wheelie bins allegedly containing up to 10,000 Libertas votes! by ElectionsIRL via twitter at 6/7/2009 10:53:23 PM11:53 PM yesterday • Ok it's not news - but Ganley is from a different planet... by Suzy Byrne at 6/7/2009 10:53:03 PM11:53 PM yesterday • All of it depends on where Mickey Feeney's votes go - it looks like his votes will not benefit FF colleague Blackie Gavin enough.#elections by themayonews via twitter at 6/7/2009 10:52:44 PM11:52 PM yesterday • Declan Ganley (Libertas) has said it may take a few hours for the recheck but he is very satisfied with the situation by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 10:52:44 PM11:52 PM yesterday • aww now that poor fella ganleys bin done over by philomenaf • Home. NN all :) by lexia via twitter at 6/7/2009 10:52:23 PM11:52 PM yesterday • Frank Durcan elected in Castlebar, Eugene McCormack looks safe too. Therese Ruane poised to take the last seat from Gavin #elections by themayonews via twitter at 6/7/2009 10:51:43 PM11:51 PM yesterday • Ganley laughing like a lunatic at RTE Radio #le09 by lennyantonelli via twitter • Roche suggest libertas spend is 30 million by cianflah at 6/7/2009 10:50:51 PM11:50 PM yesterday • 'How's your party Dick' from Ganley to Roche by Suzy Byrne at 6/7/2009 10:50:45 PM11:50 PM yesterday • this has wheelie bin a mad election by philomenaf • 'Dick I've missed you man' Ganley to Roche by Suzy Byrne at 6/7/2009 10:49:45 PM11:49 PM yesterday • I'm going outside to check my wheelie bin for votes. Will check the recycling bin too just in case some green votes are in there #le09 by brettmirl via twitter • Congrats to to all the livebloggers - it was a great communal effort to bring us the best up to date coverage from round the country. Well done and I look forward to seeing you in action again - maybe covering a General Election soon !

177 by greenwithenvy • wheelie bin theory of vote mismanagement - thanks to Declan Ganley by cianflah at 6/7/2009 10:48:42 PM11:48 PM yesterday • gonna check my wheelie bin before the council come in the morning!!!! hee hee ya never know what ya night find in them bins by philomenaf • Ganley says 4 eye witnesses say that wheelie bins were messed up, but the 4 were members of his team by CarlowWeather • Ganley spinning his excuse and recheck will be done in morning - not a recount! Ganley making very clear not a recount. 4 eyewitnesses saw different queues - 4 libertas supporters saw queues of the bins and think that they got mixed up. by Suzy Byrne at 6/7/2009 10:46:32 PM11:46 PM yesterday • Votes are in wheelie bins in North West by Suzy Byrne at 6/7/2009 10:44:48 PM11:44 PM yesterday • Declan Ganley on Radio 1 by Suzy Byrne at 6/7/2009 10:44:22 PM11:44 PM yesterday • RTE playing maurice ahern audio that lexia had ages ago. by cianflah at 6/7/2009 10:44:02 PM11:44 PM yesterday • #LE09 James Carroll (FF) and Gerald Nash (Lab) elected to Louth County Council by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 10:43:03 PM11:43 PM yesterday • Any word about navan co. council by Caz • Craving popcorn on the way home by lexia via twitter at 6/7/2009 10:41:25 PM11:41 PM yesterday • #LE09 Fine Gael's Gerry Garvey elected to Roscommon County Council by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 10:39:43 PM11:39 PM yesterday • Night all - thanks again for all the info. Looking forward to a GE soon! #le09 by Elrobo via twitter • #LE09 Alan Mitchell (FG) elected to Longford County Council by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 10:37:43 PM11:37 PM yesterday • From over in - BNP take first euro seat. by cianflah at 6/7/2009 10:37:36 PM11:37 PM yesterday • Could Ganley afford the Supreme Ct to challenge the way ballot boxes are opened? Surely they just use a pliers on the little padlock? #le09 by ElaineEdwards via twitter • P.P.S. RT @Mark_Coughlan Ganley arrived in NW w/ rake of legal people accord to PA journo. Poss full recount. RO also called in legals #le09 by clicky_here via twitter • #LE09 Maurice Ahern (FF) said losing his seat was disappointing, and he doubted he would run again but would go back to being a supporter by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 10:35:23 PM11:35 PM yesterday • "the most likely errors would be the mixing of the two names with similar starting letters and general visual structure" - you saying that Deirdre looks like Frank Ross? by Samuel • Right, off to catch so much needed sleep - Goodnight and thanks to all! by gaelick • Anybody know how voting is going in Beirut? Ooops sorry, wromg scribble live by WallDorf

178 • SOUTH: Count suspended until the morning by ElectionsIRL via twitter at 6/7/2009 10:33:23 PM11:33 PM yesterday • "Following discussions with the returning officer, the Green party had reduced their call for a full recount to a re-check of the bundles" -- hmm I would have thought a check of de Rossa's votes for a stray 400 would be more fruitful for them -- the most likely errors would be the mixing of the two names with similar starting letters and general visual structure. by WallDorf • Counting continues in Dublin, while the counts in the South and East have adjourned until the morning, and counting in the NW remains halted by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 10:32:44 PM11:32 PM yesterday • Ganley has arrived in NW with a rake of legal people according to a PA journo. Possibly full recount. RO also called in legals. #le09 by Mark_Coughlan via twitter at 6/7/2009 10:32:44 PM11:32 PM yesterday • SOUTH: 2nd count now online - bit.ly by ElectionsIRL via twitter edited by Fergal Crehan at 6/7/2009 10:32:44 PM11:32 PM yesterday • There is a tradition that on count day, you stop spinning. Candidates successful and unsuccessful come into broadcast studios and give reasonably honest assessments of individual constituencies for the first time since the campaign started. The votes have been cast. There's nothing more to be done. So what on earth is Ganley at? He's still spining as if there are still votes up for grabs. by Fergal Crehan at 6/7/2009 10:32:12 PM11:32 PM yesterday • "Following discussions with the returning officer, the Green party had reduced their call for a full recount to a re-check of the bundles" by WallDorf • Following discussions with the returning officer, the Green party had reduced their call for a full recount to a re-check of the bundles by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 10:30:23 PM11:30 PM yesterday • So Ganley thinks a bundle went missing. Yesterday a Libertas tallyman told me FF had cut the phone lines in their office. #le09 by lennyantonelli via twitter • Gay Mitchell (FG) has told RTÉ that bundles are being re-checked in the count centre in case one has been misplaced by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 10:28:43 PM11:28 PM yesterday • Suzy, Alexia and Cian have run this liveblog. It has outperformed any other source of information and original reporting in the entire country. Huge thanks and congratulations. by Simon McGarr at 6/7/2009 10:15:09 PM11:15 PM yesterday • To join in go to www.scribblelive.com or put #le09 at the end of your Twitter tweets. Priority on the liveblog is given to reporting results, trends, happenings in counts and links to other information online of interest to readers rather than comments and chat. by Suzy Byrne at 6/7/2009 12:46:20 PM1:46 PM yesterday • #LE09 Paul Connell (IND), Denis Glennon (FF) and Victor Kiernan (FG) elected to Longford County Council by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 11:18:43 PM12:18 AM • Joe Higgins having a good laugh on Radio 1 now #le09 by stepherunie via twitter • #LE09 Counting has been adjourned for the night in Louth and Offaly by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 11:18:23 PM12:18 AM

179 • Ganley was just on the BBC. Figures he's still in with a chance in North-West by MichaelJ • Joe Higgins could give a number 2! by Simon McGarr at 6/7/2009 11:17:39 PM12:17 AM • and higgins says your getting me in trouble with the left!!! by cianflah at 6/7/2009 11:17:14 PM12:17 AM • gave Joe Higgins his number 2... by Suzy Byrne at 6/7/2009 11:16:37 PM12:16 AM • T'land ur election late night thread for a chat url.ie Live blog will be at it again tomorrow - thnks all for contributing #LE09 by irishelection via twitter at 6/7/2009 11:14:43 PM12:14 AM • @suzy thanks... btw def going to bed now....goodnight from belfast.... by philomenaf • Philomena - yes it is - recheck of bundles for de Burca by Suzy Byrne at 6/7/2009 11:12:44 PM12:12 AM • Joe Higgins on RAdio 1 - Sean has bucket of Ashe read to go by cianflah at 6/7/2009 11:12:38 PM12:12 AM • is count still goin on in dublin by philomenaf • Joe Higgins makes Sean O'Rourke eat humble pie!! by Suzy Byrne at 6/7/2009 11:12:24 PM12:12 AM • Good night PJ and thanks so much for all the reporting from Cork today! by Suzy Byrne at 6/7/2009 11:09:02 PM12:09 AM • #LE09 Update at midnight: FF (200), FG (318), Labour (126), the Greens (3), SF (50) and Others (126) by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 11:08:03 PM12:08 AM • over and out from Cork .. will be back at Neptune in the AM .. third South seat now being called for Sinnott with Boyles transfers crucial.. well done to everyone here.. this blog was a hell of an idea.. can't wait for it at the GE !! by PJ Coogan • #LE09 John Boyle (FG), Brendan Byrne (FF) and Sean McEniff (FF) all elected to Donegal County Council by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 10:58:03 PM11:58 PM yesterday • with wheels on them bins they could be over the border ny now!!!!!! by philomenaf • LOL Ganley got Dick Roche nicely,responding to how poorly Libertas was doing he asked Dick how his party was doing, touche as Rabbitte said by CarlowWeather • Congratulations to Suzy, Alexia and Cian, that really was a fantastic job. by eamonn cork • wheelie?@ suzie by philomenaf • #LE09 Francis Browne (Lab) elected to Kildare County Council after the tenth count by RTE_Elections via twitter at 12:32 AM • Marian Harkin describes Ganley as 'attention grabbing', 'no evidence' of missing votes #le09 by laraaine via twitter • news from dublin expected at 2 o clock. by cianflah at 12:32 AM

180 • #LE09 Micheál ‘Spike’ Nolan (FG), Tony O’Donnell (FG), Fiona O’Loughlin (FF) and Suzanne Doyle (FF) all elected to Kildare County Council by RTE_Elections via twitter at 12:32 AM • i had me chips. Back at RDS so slow the count #le09 by BrianGreene via twitter at 12:32 AM • Paschal Mooney on radio1 (after a whole weekend of pap they finally get me hooked whn i want to turn on dimbleby) paying tribute to politial wife but accepts that The Cope won as soon as he entered and admits to being annoyed over lack of geographic balance. by cianflah at 12:31 AM • Harkins - if it's not about Ganley it's not happening - she also points to her tallies and shows that they were very accurate. by Suzy Byrne at 12:26 AM • Harkin suggests that Ganley's wheelie bins are an exercise in self indulgence. I cannot believe the temerity. by cianflah at 12:26 AM • By @enahs @brettmirl no question, he'd be elected in a heartbeat. They love him down here. #le09 by Locals09 via twitter • This site has been brilliant. Absolutely brilliant. Many thanks to all concerned. by Padraic Ryan • New blog post: Kildare (Kildare) 9th count #le09 faduda.ie by faduda via twitter • Pat Rabbitte damning Higgins with feint praise on RTE radio #le09 by laraaine via twitter • It's everyone be nice to Joe Higgins tonight on Radio 1! by Suzy Byrne at 12:23 AM • #LE09 Mickey Doherty (FG) and Charlie McConalogue (FF) elected to Donegal County Council by RTE_Elections via twitter at 12:21 AM • #LE09 Paul Connell (IND), Denis Glennon (FF) and Victor Kiernan (FG) elected to Longford County Council by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 11:18:43 PM12:18 AM • Joe Higgins having a good laugh on Radio 1 now #le09 by stepherunie via twitter • #LE09 Counting has been adjourned for the night in Louth and Offaly by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 11:18:23 PM12:18 AM • Ganley was just on the BBC. Figures he's still in with a chance in North-West by MichaelJ • Joe Higgins could give a number 2! by Simon McGarr at 6/7/2009 11:17:39 PM12:17 AM • and higgins says your getting me in trouble with the left!!! by cianflah at 6/7/2009 11:17:14 PM12:17 AM • Leo Varadkar gave Joe Higgins his number 2... by Suzy Byrne at 6/7/2009 11:16:37 PM12:16 AM • T'land ur election late night thread for a chat url.ie Live blog will be at it again tomorrow - thnks all for contributing #LE09 by irishelection via twitter at 6/7/2009 11:14:43 PM12:14 AM • @suzy thanks... btw def going to bed now....goodnight from belfast.... by philomenaf

181 • Philomena - yes it is - recheck of bundles for de Burca by Suzy Byrne at 6/7/2009 11:12:44 PM12:12 AM • Joe Higgins on RAdio 1 - Sean has bucket of Ashe read to go by cianflah at 6/7/2009 11:12:38 PM12:12 AM • is count still goin on in dublin by philomenaf • Joe Higgins makes Sean O'Rourke eat humble pie!! by Suzy Byrne at 6/7/2009 11:12:24 PM12:12 AM • Good night PJ and thanks so much for all the reporting from Cork today! by Suzy Byrne at 6/7/2009 11:09:02 PM12:09 AM • #LE09 Update at midnight: FF (200), FG (318), Labour (126), the Greens (3), SF (50) and Others (126) by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 11:08:03 PM12:08 AM • over and out from Cork .. will be back at Neptune in the AM .. third South seat now being called for Sinnott with Boyles transfers crucial.. well done to everyone here.. this blog was a hell of an idea.. can't wait for it at the GE !! by PJ Coogan • #LE09 John Boyle (FG), Brendan Byrne (FF) and Sean McEniff (FF) all elected to Donegal County Council by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/7/2009 10:58:03 PM11:58 PM yesterday • Eaten bread is quickly forgotten. • not surprised by withdrawal of recount request by DeBurca - but the officiality of our defeat being complete is Always hard to take #le09 by adam_douglas3 via twitter • fg mitchell 104413 Q=101658 by BrianGreene via twitter at 6/8/2009 1:15:03 AM2:15 AM • dub euro FG elected Lab 94306 FF 68517 SP 55116 SF 52447 PMCK 25213 dist FG surplus now by BrianGreene via twitter at 6/8/2009 1:12:24 AM2:12 AM • Mitchell was elected in Dublin after exceeding the quota by 2,755 by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/8/2009 1:06:24 AM2:06 AM • Fine Gael's Gay Mitchell has been elected in the Dublin constituency on the second count by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/8/2009 1:03:23 AM2:03 AM • Thanks to the dozens of you who've sent messages of congrats. Deeply honoured to be elected. Looking forward to getting to work! #le09 by dlooney via twitter • Dublin Count is continuing and will conclude tonight. by Suzy Byrne at 6/8/2009 12:56:06 AM1:56 AM • BNP leader cites inability of Irish immigrants in Britain to get paid repatriation as example of racism tinyurl.com by P O'Neill • Is Dublin going ahead? by PatrickSaint • That thug Griffin's just Got himself Elected - 2 BNP now #le09 by adam_douglas3 via twitter • De Burca says half way through it was evident that she would not gain enough additional votes to allow her claim a portion of her expenses by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/8/2009 12:48:03 AM1:48 AM

182 • Labour in the UK are doing extraordinarily badly: in both the SE and SW regions, they came in fifth, with 8 [EIGHT]%... by scow • Deirdre De Burca has withdrawn her request for a re-check of ballot bundles in the Dublin constituency by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/8/2009 12:46:03 AM1:46 AM • whole dublin count done tonight is the returning offcers plan that means another few counts to come. and no result for at least two hours. by cianflah at 6/8/2009 12:38:46 AM1:38 AM • So, De Burca's votes are currently being reallocated, yeah? And, is the plan to break for the night, once that is done? Or is the Returning Officer - Fitzpatrick? - planning to finish the whole thing tonight? by Padraic Ryan • UK Lab beaten all over the place by, well, everyone. by cianflah at 6/8/2009 12:35:27 AM1:35 AM • @greenparty_ie French greens did well by avoiding national political positions and focusing on ecology as the core issue by P O'Neill • the cure, thompson twins, CdeB all seen here in the RDS by BrianGreene via twitter at 6/8/2009 12:31:23 AM1:31 AM • There is still a recount under way in the Dublin Euro constituency for more go to www.RTÉ.ie/elections by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/8/2009 12:31:23 AM1:31 AM • The Britain vote counts are very interesting. Note 1st BNP MEP. tinyurl.com by P O'Neill • @cianflah Ta, but not intentional. Just did top up. Despite surge in UK's green vote, they won't increase on 2 MEPs. Germany, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Netherlands and Sweden all increase representation. France more than doubles no of MEPs and becomes joint second largest party there. DC by greenparty_ie • declan ganley sowing tactical doubt, he decided to query the count months ago im sure by lostexpectation • Amazing - RTE.ie's Election Tracker has no mention of de Burca conceding! by Alexia Golez at 6/8/2009 12:22:33 AM1:22 AM • Quality timing there Green party twitter by cianflah at 6/8/2009 12:19:44 AM1:19 AM • Seriously. Although, poor Sean and Rachel sounded a bit jaded by the end. And the bowsies they had in studio with them sounded like they might have been about to get out of hand. Wonderful moment, when Rachel English had to tell them to quiet down... by Padraic Ryan • Bucking trend in Ireland, Euro Greens set for apr 49 seats, up from 34 seats held in 04. G- EFA group will grow to apr 53 seats. #le09 #egp by greenparty_ie via twitter • Bed. by Simon McGarr at 6/8/2009 12:15:29 AM1:15 AM • Have FF given up on Eoin 'Smells of Death' Ryan now? Dermot Ahern was telling us only Sat morn that he was the real bellweather for FF #le09 by Simon McGarr via twitter • Had a chuckle at Michael Collins being elected as an FF councillor in Limerick. I really

183 need to go to sleep. #le09 by TheRealAmz via twitter • deburca conceeds bundle recount. On with elims #le09 by BrianGreene via twitter at 6/8/2009 12:13:03 AM1:13 AM • Turns on BBC News - time for Dimbleby moments #le09 by Suzy Byrne via twitter • for election junkies refusing sleep news.bbc.co.uk dimbleby et. al. by cianflah edited by Christine Bohan at 6/8/2009 12:11:48 AM1:11 AM • #Padraic me too as long as we hear what is going on! RTE off air with a live count ongoing. Not good enough. by cianflah at 6/8/2009 12:08:52 AM1:08 AM • I like the idea of a Diehard Returning Officer. by Padraic Ryan • #LE09 Counting has been adjourned in the Dunshaughlin and Clane electoral areas until 10am by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/8/2009 12:07:03 AM1:07 AM • @suzybie tnxxx by BrianGreene via twitter at 6/8/2009 12:04:03 AM1:04 AM • Sean O'Rourke just made a good point - if one of the opposition parties tabled a motion in the Dáil next week to bring back the Christmas bonus then it's very likely that it would pass.c by Christine Bohan at 6/8/2009 12:02:26 AM1:02 AM • Padraic even longer than that I'd say by Suzy Byrne at 6/8/2009 12:02:24 AM1:02 AM • The count is going to go on until 3am? by Padraic Ryan • @suzybie will tweet the RDS news #le09 by BrianGreene via twitter at 6/8/2009 12:00:23 AM1:00 AM • thats www.scribd.com/stephen douglas or tinyurl.com by Waterfire • Dublin count will not go home for the night -we will get result (3.30 mentioned but really could be much longer) by cianflah at 6/7/2009 11:58:54 PM12:58 AM • @suzybie any chance you could retweet the mad deburca video i tweeted by BrianGreene via twitter at 6/7/2009 11:58:05 PM12:58 AM • I have put a pdf of entire live blog up on www.scribeeeed.com douglas by Waterfire edited by Simon McGarr • Lost votes in Wheelie bins my arse. It's attention grabbing clinging to fringe support. #le09 #eu09 by MabroIRL via twitter edited by Simon McGarr • Dog tired all of yesterday. SF knock out FF in my local election ward. by Paschald via twitter at 6/8/2009 5:41:23 AM6:41 AM • 848 of the 883 seats have now been filled in the local elections #LE09 by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/8/2009 5:14:23 AM6:14 AM • All 3 seats in Dublin filled with FG's Gay Mitchell, LAB's Proinsias De Rossa and the Socialist Party's Joe Higgins being elected by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/8/2009 5:04:43 AM6:04 AM • joe higgins elected

184 by BrianGreene via twitter at 6/8/2009 4:29:23 AM5:29 AM • @scow MLMCD transfers should be counted next as the De Rossa surplus is too small at this stage to change the candidate ranking by Peter Kelly • mlmcd is counted out at www.rte.ie by lostexpectation • www.rte.ie by lostexpectation • For the Dublin count, if De Rossa is elected and MLM is eliminated on the same count, whose transfers get counted first? by scow • Brian, can you give us a rough guide as to the ratio of transfer between Joe and Eoin? by patm • SF transfer to SP in Dublin West in 2007 General Election was 34.7% - a similar transfer rate this time would leave Higgins approx 3,000 votes clear of Ryan #le09 by Peter Kelly • 11300 by BrianGreene via twitter at 6/8/2009 3:22:43 AM4:22 AM • edglng closer to 3rd seat dublin euro SP need to close 113 by BrianGreene via twitter at 6/8/2009 3:22:04 AM4:22 AM • derossa elected by BrianGreene via twitter at 6/8/2009 3:18:23 AM4:18 AM • For the latest results overnight go to the results’ pages on www.rte.ie/elections by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/8/2009 2:34:24 AM3:34 AM • What is the state of play now? by Iceman • Brian, do you mean sorting as in Macdonald is definitely out of it? by Padraic Ryan • yeah we're still waiting, 70 watchers @briangreene by lostexpectation • they are sorting mcdonnald votes now. McKenna dist not called yet. Odd #le09 by BrianGreene via twitter at 6/8/2009 2:29:44 AM3:29 AM • So whats happening? by Iceman • i interviewed patrica mckenna. Seems she will get expenses :) by BrianGreene via twitter at 6/8/2009 2:16:43 AM3:16 AM • eoin ryan is now in RDS #LE09 by BrianGreene via twitter at 6/8/2009 2:13:23 AM3:13 AM • New interviews with Gay Mitchell about his election and Deirdre De Burca about the re- check tinyurl.com by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/8/2009 2:09:04 AM3:09 AM • “Coughlan is clueless and inept. You just don’t let her out. You don’t want her on the door for fear of what she might say. When did you see her out during the campaign?” one Dublin councillor fumed yesterday. From Hennessy's article in the Irish Times www.irishtimes.com by Suzy Byrne at 6/8/2009 1:41:24 AM2:41 AM • Gay Mitchell has said comments from Dr Garrett FitzGerald that people should give transfers to pro-Lisbon parties made him nervous by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/8/2009 1:41:03 AM2:41 AM • Good article by Mark Hennessy in tomorrow's Irish Times about the anger among FF

185 councillors who feel they were thrown to the wolves and are furious with Cowen: www.irishtimes.com by Christine Bohan at 6/8/2009 1:38:44 AM2:38 AM • Gay Mitchell said the fact more people voted for him that could fit into Croke Park was really pleasing by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/8/2009 1:34:23 AM2:34 AM • Fine Gael MEP Gay Mitchell has said he is delighted to be re-elected for Dublin, he said he never had a doubt the party would get a seat by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/8/2009 1:33:44 AM2:33 AM • Photos from Ireland East (EU) and Kildare local counts #le09 @MickFealty #EU09 bit.ly by faduda via twitter • i'm beating @rte_elections in RDS. Thumbs v PCs. by BrianGreene via twitter at 6/8/2009 1:27:04 AM2:27 AM • #LE09 In the local elections, 838 of the 883 seats have now been filled, counting is continuing in the 11 local constituencies by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/8/2009 1:17:43 AM2:17 AM • South Dublin County Council full counts online: bit.ly by ElectionsIRL via twitter edited by Christine Bohan at 6/8/2009 1:16:44 AM2:16 AM • just spotted two wheelie bins being loaded into council dump this morning 7.45am belfast!!!! by philomenaf • @briangreene yes brian heard it, they said you have been picked to go jump into the wheelie beins with declan hanley!!! haha by philomenaf • Back in Punchestown waiting for Ireland East count to resume. Childers & Aylward to be elected around 3pm, if eliminations smooth. #le09 by krayZpaving via twitter at 6/8/2009 8:08:43 AM9:08 AM • Coverage of the election counts will resume on RTE 1 television at noon with a special programme www.rte.ie/live by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/8/2009 7:57:03 AM8:57 AM • Morning all from Neptune .. will keep you posted during the morning... by PJ Coogan • RT: @davidcochrane Joe Higgins MEP! Wow! #le09 by BrianGreene via twitter at 6/8/2009 7:12:23 AM8:12 AM • European election: Joe Higgins, Socialist Party, says that the establishment has a lot to fear from him going to Europe by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/8/2009 7:12:23 AM8:12 AM • @votejoehiggins congrats. well done team. by BrianGreene via twitter at 6/8/2009 7:12:03 AM8:12 AM • 98FM said something about me around 7am. perhaps something not so nice, anyone hear it??? by BrianGreene via twitter at 6/8/2009 7:03:03 AM8:03 AM • Joe Higgins MEP! #le09 by fearraigh via twitter • Joe Higgins MEP! Wow! #le09 by davidcochrane via twitter • Morning, delighted Higgins got the 3rd seat in Dublin but what's Ganley playing at in NW? #le09 #eu09

186 by paul_cawley via twitter • European election: The count to decide NI's three representatives in the European Parliament will get under way in Belfast at 9am by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/8/2009 6:40:43 AM7:40 AM • I left the RDS with 40+ comrades singing the Internationale to the echo of an empty steel portal warehouse. spine tingling [-_-] by BrianGreene via twitter at 6/8/2009 6:15:43 AM7:15 AM • Dog tired all of yesterday. SF knock out FF in my local election ward. by Paschald via twitter at 6/8/2009 5:41:23 AM6:41 AM • 848 of the 883 seats have now been filled in the local elections #LE09 by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/8/2009 5:14:23 AM6:14 AM • All 3 seats in Dublin filled with FG's Gay Mitchell, LAB's Proinsias De Rossa and the Socialist Party's Joe Higgins being elected by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/8/2009 5:04:43 AM6:04 AM • joe higgins elected by BrianGreene via twitter at 6/8/2009 4:29:23 AM5:29 AM • @scow MLMCD transfers should be counted next as the De Rossa surplus is too small at this stage to change the candidate ranking by Peter Kelly • hy is the count so slow in Meath? Still only 2 out of 7 seats filled! #le09 by brettmirl via twitter • @cianflah No - my understanding is he loses his Dail seat at the moment he's elected to the EP. By election in October w/Lisbon? #le09 by krayZpaving via twitter at 6/8/2009 9:16:43 AM10:16 AM • rte saying still another 34 seats yet to be filled???? by philomenaf • figures expected shortly in South.. by PJ Coogan • Pat The Cope Gallagher - is that his actual name? Does it say "The Cope" on his passport? #le09 by brettmirl via twitter • The final breakdown of county council seats is FG 17; FF 7, Independents 5; SF 2. A Fine Gael overall majority secured. #elections by themayonews via twitter at 6/8/2009 9:13:43 AM10:13 AM • WHEELIE BIN ALERT! wheelie bins have now been emptied in north, all that remains is two empty crisp packets and a yoghurt wrapper...sorry declan by philomenaf • Declan Ganley has told RTÉ that it’s a re-check and not a re-count, and he will accept the final results when every vote has been counted by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/8/2009 9:12:03 AM10:12 AM • @ubfid The byelection results don't seem to be headlining - I thought gov majority dropping to only 3 is a bigger deal than coverage #le09 by AMcDermott via twitter • Ganley on Radio 1 - Wheelie bin expert Election 2009 #le09 by Suzy Byrne via twitter • @suzybie oooooo!! by lexia via twitter at 6/8/2009 9:08:04 AM10:08 AM • will prob have to wait untill the fourth count before the first mep elected here in north

187 by philomenaf • Still can't get over Jim's election. Campaign 2014 starts today. For the FF party, a long day of reflection most certainly needed. #LE09 by monaghanpenguin via twitter • #le09 thanks to all involved in the tweets its been a great weekend, don't know what im going to read about now! by keatingciara via twitter • Confirmed local election results at 10am: FG 325, FF 209, Lab 129, SF 52, GP 3, Oth 131 #le09 by Campaign_Watch via twitter • www.irishtimes.com the Dail arithmetic is gonna be well tight when we talk about budget cuts next december by cianflah at 6/8/2009 9:04:53 AM10:04 AM • Counting has resumed in the South constituency for the European Parliament, with the distribution of votes for Dan Boyle (Greens) by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/8/2009 9:04:03 AM10:04 AM • #gaeilge #gael #le09 #ep09 maith sibh na Gaeil a chuaigh sa bhearna baoil - sibhse nár eirigh libh ach go h-áiri.. short.ie by giolchairithe via twitter • any news on the ferris etc progress in the south? by philomenaf • morning lexia, c,mon girl some humour needed this morning after all the serious stuff is outta the way, some funny pics perhaps? and congrats to joe higgins!!! by philomenaf

• by Simon McGarr at 6/8/2009 9:01:21 AM10:01 AM • On Saturday Cllr Flynn (SEIC) declared for Mayor of Dublin. He must be the first candidate in the field, officially? #le09 by humphreys via twitter • "Suzy, Alexia and Cian have run this liveblog. It has outperformed any other source of information and original reporting in the entire country. Huge thanks and congratulations." by twentymajor • Morning update is.gd Seats: FG 325, FF 209, Lab 129, Other 131, SF 52, GP 3 Liveblog at it again today is.gd #LE09 by irishelection via twitter at 6/8/2009 8:52:03 AM9:52 AM • @BrianGreene great work through the night :) by lexia via twitter at 6/8/2009 8:51:23 AM9:51 AM • twitpic.com - Joe Higgins MEP by BrianGreene via twitter at 6/8/2009 8:49:43 AM9:49 AM • Morning from Castlebar. Rechecking of ballots about to begin. Expected to take 4 hours. #le09 by stretchneil via twitter • Counting has resumed in the European constituency of Ireland East as the votes of three eliminated independents are being distributed by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/8/2009 8:44:04 AM9:44 AM • Feck. Gone to work but forgot to check the wheelie bin #le09 by Johnp63 via twitter • Declan Ganley (Libertas) has begun a further set of discussions with the returning officer on

188 how the spot checks will be carried out by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/8/2009 8:41:44 AM9:41 AM • Really enjoyed following the election coverage on twitter over the weekend. Nice one to all who contributed. #LE09 #EU09. by zoodigital via twitter • what are the chances that Pat 'the cope' might stay in the Dail out of a duty to FF and his substitute heads to Brussles? Small possibilty but the rumour is gaining traction it seems. by cianflah at 6/8/2009 8:41:34 AM9:41 AM • RT @sendboyle: @ubfid That may be the case, but it's unlikely that Colm Burke can make up the difference on . #le09 by faduda via twitter • It came at Therese Ruane's expense. The Sinn Fein lady looked a safe bet all day until Mickey Feeney's votes helped Gavin over. #elections by themayonews via twitter at 6/8/2009 8:37:24 AM9:37 AM • @ubfid Ah, go for it. I've been keeping away from #le09 news til now (I sometimes like fait accompli rather than piecemeal election news) by AMcDermott via twitter • We were offline when it happened but the final seat in Mayo County Council was a shock - Blackie Gavin achieving a rare FF gain #elections by themayonews via twitter at 6/8/2009 8:36:23 AM9:36 AM • Interesting aspect of the Fianna FAIL is damage 2 dynasties; Martin, Ahern, Ryan. Ppl seem to be voting4intelligence rather then connections by UnaRocks via twitter • wake up little suzy wake up!!!! maidin maith from belfast...all go here this morning with sinn fein topping poll by philomenaf • Glad to see FF wipeout in local elections, mwwaahaha. #le09 by juliedeb via twitter • scrap the 98FM challenge I got it. Fr. Brian Stuff! LOL by BrianGreene via twitter at 6/8/2009 8:14:23 AM9:14 AM • Eoin Ryan seemed to hint strongly on RTE that he'd run in DSE in the next General Election. Bye, bye Chris Andrews #le09 by krayZpaving via twitter at 6/8/2009 8:10:24 AM9:10 AM • @suzybie I'm tempted to make a bin tax joke... by dlooney via twitter • @suzybie @lexia are the heroes of #LE09 coverage. Congrats ladies. by rdelevan via twitter • in bed still. Any sign of the wheelie bins? #le09 by Suzy Byrne via twitter • The reason the @greenparty_ie done so badly in the election -> "If you lie down with dogs, you get up with fleas" #le09 by markcahill via twitter • 15 • 16 • 17 • 18 • 19 • 20

189 • 21 • 22 • ... • Oldest > • • @mediabite I thought an MEP's job was to work hard for her constituents, not her party #le09 by faduda via twitter • calls Joe Higgins a "political Sylvester Stallone".. Waiting on Photoshops! by Alexia Golez at 6/8/2009 10:18:09 AM11:18 AM • Across Europe ALDE only of 11% of the Vote, EPP-ED are on 36.3%, Greens on 6.9%. by sazzybm • #LE09 Labour's Paul Bell has been elected to Louth County Council by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/8/2009 10:17:23 AM11:17 AM • Fair play to Mairead McGuinness for putting Doyle in her place. by Bazalini • I think Ferris is just after doing Mary Lou more damage on RTE Radio by dragging up the attendace and maternity leave issue. Mairead sounds great on the Radio. And fair play to her for declaring that she wont run for GE while she is in Europe. by sazzybm • @athtrasna I dunno: Kelly camp'nd in Cork even while Burke was pushing the "real MEP" crap. There was a lot of Kelly camp'g in Ccity #le09 by samuelbowman via twitter • @lexia some sleep would be nice. sister in law will take 3 kids off me at 12, 4 hrs kip :) by BrianGreene via twitter at 6/8/2009 10:12:23 AM11:12 AM • @kingkane Fair point but Phelan is a strong 4th & McG is transfer friendly. If more of the FG core had gone to him he could have won. #le09 by samuelbowman via twitter • @susanokeeffe's checked now. Doing McNamara, then Gallagher I think #le09 by stretchneil via twitter • @jemimakiss born not conceived, they aren't giving them away so! by BrianGreene via twitter at 6/8/2009 10:10:03 AM11:10 AM • ALDE - liberal grouping by cianflah at 6/8/2009 10:09:00 AM11:09 AM • Which European Parliment party is FF afiliated with? by sazzybm • Mairead McGuinness has said on RTE that she will not run in a Dail election. #le09 by krayZpaving via twitter at 6/8/2009 10:07:43 AM11:07 AM • Fourth Count underway in Ireland East as Raymond O'Malley (Libertas) is eliminated. Expecting this count to take two hours or so. #le09 by krayZpaving via twitter at 6/8/2009 10:05:23 AM11:05 AM • Around 5,500 votes separate Alan Kelly (Lab), Toireasa Ferris (SF) and Kathy Sinnott (IND), but the third seat remains too close to call by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/8/2009 10:01:03 AM11:01 AM • RT@fionalooney Joe Higgins! Yay! by BrianGreene via twitter at 6/8/2009 9:57:23 AM10:57 AM • @dlooney we held a bin truck in Santry. depending on wind they could smell it in county Hall. that was the longest held truck of them all

190 by BrianGreene via twitter at 6/8/2009 9:56:23 AM10:56 AM • Dust still settling following weekend's count, some still ongoing, we've more pics from last night in the RDS Euro count url.ie by labour via twitter • @samuelbowman, it was the lack of a Green vote in East that meant the Labour vote was higher. 2 seats from 40% is veryvery hard to do #le09 by kingkane via twitter • New blog post: Kildare (Clane) 4th Count #le09 faduda.ie by faduda via twitter • Councillor convicted of fraud tops poll - bit.ly #le09 by dariuswirl via twitter • FG's vote management has been appalling for the Euros. Burke & Phelan could easily have been elected if they'd thought more tactically #le09 by samuelbowman via twitter • 'The only thing that will be found at the bottom of a wheelie bin in Castlebar today will be Ganley's Euro ambitions' hrd on Radio 1 #LE09 by marloft via twitter • Over 15,500 votes were spoiled in the NW, more than the total votes received by the four lowest-polling European candidates by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/8/2009 9:50:23 AM10:50 AM • @Paschald - You must be tired. Keep active and get in at the GE. A Good showing. by Bazalini • Ned O’Keeffe (FF) has told RTE he believes his transferred votes will boost FF European running mate Brian Crowley over the quota by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/8/2009 9:47:43 AM10:47 AM • #LE09 Al McDonnell (FF), Cyril Burke (FG), Frank Durcan (IND), Blackie K Gavin (FF), Eugene McCormack (FG) all elected to Mayo Co Council by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/8/2009 9:47:04 AM10:47 AM • #LE09 Eddie Staunton (FG), Jarlath Munnelly (FG), Annie May Reape (FF), Seamus Weir (FG) and Gerry Ginty (IND) elected to Mayo Co Council by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/8/2009 9:45:23 AM10:45 AM • Audio of Declan 'wheelie bins' ganley from last night via RTE site. is.gd #LE09 by irishelection via twitter • has patricia byrne been eliminated yet? by philomenaf • Election 09: Alan Kelly still in contention to take third European seat tinyurl.com by Limerick_Leader via twitter • Audio of Declan 'wheelie bins' ganley from last night via RTE site. is.gd #LE09 by irishelection via twitter at 6/8/2009 9:44:43 AM10:44 AM • is it me or are RTE way behind? Have all the Local council seats been filled? Listening to Ned O'Keeffe on RTE Radio. refusing to admit defeat and fully supports the Taoiseach. Again I ask, what planet? by sazzybm • Task of the week:poster removal. All must be down by Friday. by Paschald via twitter at 6/8/2009 9:39:03 AM10:39 AM • Ned O’Keeffe (FF) has been eliminated from the count for the South constituency by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/8/2009 9:38:43 AM10:38 AM • Morning all. Well done to everyone who kept updating through the night. I Agree with UnaRocks. Its about time people voted for politians with Brains rather than someones father

191 or brother!!!! And news from The South yet. Nothing on RTE? will they have any coverage? by sazzybm • Seats filled to date in local elections:fg-325, ff-209,lab-125,other-131,sf-52,greens-3 by dinglenews via twitter at 6/8/2009 9:32:03 AM10:32 AM • New blog post: O' Keeffe eliminated bit.ly by corkpolitics via twitter at 6/8/2009 9:28:23 AM10:28 AM • RT @lexia: Liveblog has the Ireland South Count 3 numbers #le09 bit.ly by irishelection via twitter at 6/8/2009 9:28:03 AM10:28 AM • @cianflah Of course, The Cope could always run for the by election, in which case Paschal Mooney would become the MEP. #le09 by krayZpaving via twitter at 6/8/2009 9:28:03 AM10:28 AM • Sorry, meant to say 2 out of 7 filled in Dunshaughlin lea of Meath CoCo #le09 by brettmirl via twitter • @pjcoogan hows ferris holding up? by philomenaf • #LE09 Update at 10:20 - FF (209), FG (325), Lab (129), Green (3), SF (52), Others (131) by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/8/2009 9:22:03 AM10:22 AM • @krayZpaving or with GE next Spring? #LE09 by cianflah via twitter at 6/8/2009 9:19:21 AM10:19 AM • O'Dea on Newstalk #le09 Politcians hate being unpopular seemingly by Suzy Byrne via twitter • #LE09 Michael O'Dowd (FG) re-elected to Louth County Council by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/8/2009 11:18:24 AM12:18 PM • FF’s Eoin Ryan has said he is immensely proud of his time representing his constituency in Europe and was disappointed to lose his seat by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/8/2009 11:16:03 AM12:16 PM • meanwhile hear us sing (shout) the internationale as we leave an empty RDS bit.ly by BrianGreene via twitter at 6/8/2009 11:13:23 AM12:13 PM • uploading 13mins of ~HQ video of Joe Higgins declaration & press talk. about 2hrs. see fazebuck.com by BrianGreene via twitter at 6/8/2009 11:12:04 AM12:12 PM • interview with Patricia McKenna at 3am. bit.ly [MP3] by BrianGreene via twitter at 6/8/2009 11:09:43 AM12:09 PM • @stretchneil Ganley's not used to not being in control of what's happening. A new experience for him. #le09 by krayZpaving via twitter at 6/8/2009 11:03:03 AM12:03 PM • #LE09 28 seats still to be filled on local authorities as 9 counts remain open by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/8/2009 10:57:43 AM11:57 AM • The re-check of bundles of votes in the NW began shortly after 10.30am and is expected to conclude around 2pm this afternoon by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/8/2009 10:55:43 AM11:55 AM • South .. 3rd count .. Ferris +1443 .. 67,304 Alan Kelly +2562.. 69,683 Sinnott +2238.. 64,295.. Sinnot didn't get as big a transfer as might have been expected .. theoretically these figures favour Alan Kelly at the moment. Ned O'Keeffe has now been eliminated. He has 17,124 papers.. he will almost unquestionably elect Crowley who currently has 122,404.. but where his vote goes after that will be interesting.. smart money beginning to shift towards Alan Kelly now in the longer term..

192 by PJ Coogan edited by Suzy Byrne • @mediabite Recheck: Verify the number of votes in each bundle. Recount: Verify that each vote is in the right bundle #le09 by faduda via twitter • @mediabite Recheck: Counting bundles of votes rather than the votes themselves & checking they are labelled correctly. Much faster. #le09 by krayZpaving via twitter • New blog post: Crowley elected corkpolitics.ie by corkpolitics via twitter at 6/8/2009 10:48:23 AM11:48 AM • only 7 seats left to be filled. RTE tweets are behind the RTE website. by sazzybm • My obsession with politics and it's related fields over the last two weeks has been to the detriment of my obsession with online media. by Mark_Coughlan via twitter at 6/8/2009 10:45:03 AM11:45 AM • Next count in South is Crowleys surplus by PJ Coogan • The ten remaining MEP seats have yet to be filled by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/8/2009 10:39:43 AM11:39 AM • Crowley elected in South .. 132,410 after Ned O'Keeffe's papers distributed.. he got 10,006 by PJ Coogan • Brian Crowley (FF) has passed the quota and has been re-elected to his MEP seat by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/8/2009 10:38:23 AM11:38 AM • Brian Crowley elected in South by Suzy Byrne at 6/8/2009 10:37:59 AM11:37 AM • Feel free to pop over to the morning thread for a chat www.irishelection.com by cianflah at 6/8/2009 10:36:14 AM11:36 AM • Can we keep numbers, reports, pictures and live updates coming in and less of a chatroom please? Thanks to everyone sending us reports from around the country. You're making sure we're beating mainstream media in turnaround time! by Alexia Golez at 6/8/2009 10:35:24 AM11:35 AM • The EU results website is making out that FG have4 seats?????? Im so confused by sazzybm • will burke be gone next? by sazzybm • Wheels have fallen off the libertas bus. Perhaps we should be asked to vote again when recheck done! #le09 by susanokeeffe via twitter • IT: S&P downgrades Ireland's debt rating: Ireland’s credit rating was lowered by Standard & Poor’s for the se.. tinyurl.com by freenews via twitter • Govt will be delighted to hear that S&P have downgraded Ireland sovereign debt rating again according to AFP now at AA from AA+ by cianflah via twitter at 6/8/2009 10:30:00 AM11:30 AM • DUBLIN: Final Euro result - Mitchell, de Rossa, Higgins elected - bit.ly by ElectionsIRL via twitter at 6/8/2009 10:29:23 AM11:29 AM • According to breakingnews.ie Burke on 57,190 after 3rd count #le09 by athtrasna via twitter • Right now, ScribbleLive is showing 116 watchers of this liveblog. In comparison, 's Election Liveblog, promoted on its site and with all of the UK as its audience has

193 25 watchers right now. by Simon McGarr at 6/8/2009 10:28:30 AM11:28 AM • @irlef2009 I'm showing that with a more effective vote split it still wouldn't happen. I'm arguing against the auntie balls position #le09 by kingkane via twitter • Libertas candidate Raymond O’Malley’s votes are being distributed in the Ireland East constituency by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/8/2009 10:26:03 AM11:26 AM • still looking for Burke's figures from the 3rd count in South? #le09 by athtrasna via twitter • @faduda The tone of the coverage of Ryan was completely different. Huge hypocrisy by Harney attacking MLM was given prominence eg #le09 by mediabite via twitter • According to the EU Results website FF are with UEN. They no of seat for each party doesnt seem to be updated.According to it the Greens still have 1 seat and FG have 4 etc. So I dont think we should go by it. Unless they are assuming whos going to get in. by sazzybm • marylou is a tireless worker and i also congratulate joe, just wondering how many transfers of marylou, s did joe get? by philomenaf • @kingkane And if me auntie had balls she'd be me uncle :-) #le09 by irlef2009 via twitter • FG’s Enda Kenny has said that the Green Party had no courage and was just remaining in Govt out of a sense of self preservation by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/8/2009 10:22:03 AM11:22 AM • @mediabite Get over yourself. Are you seriously saying Ryan got an easy ride? #le09 by faduda via twitter • First time ever heard of an MEP being pilloried for working hard for her party! Media band wagon against MLM for sure. #le09 by mediabite via twitter • What was the no of votes for burke after the 3rd count? by sazzybm • @samuelbowman say if he had gotten 18 and she 22, Alyward still has transfers to come from Byrne and Childers is vote friendly too. #le09 by kingkane via twitter • @faduda And FF MEPs don't work for their party?!? This is pro Lisbon withchunt of an effective No campaigner - fed to gullible media.#le09 by mediabite via twitter • QFT: RT @faduda: I thought an MEP's job was to work hard for her constituents, not her party #le09 by samuelbowman via twitter • Joe Higggins on RTE with Myles. Good man Joe! #le09 by irlef2009 via twitter • É's says the second and third seats in Northern Ireland are likely to be decided by three unionist candidates by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/8/2009 12:15:43 PM1:15 PM • The Returning Officer for the North-West has said he is hoping to conclude the count in Castlebar today

194 by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/8/2009 12:14:03 PM1:14 PM • Garrett Fitzgerald on Newstalk.. "on this performance, FF would only get 52 seats in a GE".. by PJ Coogan • The Gap is narrowing in the race for the third seat in the South, but Colm Burke's votes will not decide it by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/8/2009 12:12:43 PM1:12 PM • Green leader John Gormley has said that the party would review the programme for Govt but is committed to being in Govt by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/8/2009 12:05:04 PM1:05 PM • New blog post: Doyle (FF) elected in Kildare (Clane) 8th Count #le09 faduda.ie by faduda via twitter • South 4th count (Distribution of Ned O'Keeffe's vote).. Crowley +10,006.. 132,410 elected.. Burke +694.. 57,884 Ferris +992.. 68,296 Kelly (A) +626.. 70,309 Kelly (S) +1,329 .. 97,482 Sinnott +1,223.. 65,518 .. Next operation to distribute Crowleys surplus of 7,878. Alan Kelly increasingly favourite for third seat by PJ Coogan edited by Alexia Golez • @suzybie Wooooooooooooooo!! Thanks for that!!! :) by Stephen Spillane via twitter at 6/8/2009 12:02:44 PM1:02 PM • #LE09 Update at 13:00 FF (210), FG (328), LAB (130) Green (3) SF (52) OTH (133). 27 seats have yet to be filled by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/8/2009 12:01:23 PM1:01 PM • Anyone know how many seats Libertas has won across Europe? by Stephen Spillane via twitter at 6/8/2009 12:00:04 PM1:00 PM • Colm Burke’s (FG) votes will be distributed in the next count of the South constituency by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/8/2009 11:58:43 AM12:58 PM • New blog post: Burke eliminated bit.ly by corkpolitics via twitter at 6/8/2009 11:56:43 AM12:56 PM • RTE are finished!!!! Oh for crying out loud!!!! by sazzybm • @endac that should be burke not O'Keefe. O'keefe has been eliminated by Stephen Spillane via twitter at 6/8/2009 11:53:04 AM12:53 PM • On next count in South Kelly will be elected on Burkes elimination. by Stephen Spillane via twitter at 6/8/2009 11:52:43 AM12:52 PM • Minister Dick Roche (FF) has said that Joe Higgins (SP) has nothing to offer the people by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/8/2009 11:52:43 AM12:52 PM • Joe Higgins (SP) has said the years he spent taking on the Govt made an impression on voters who see him as a voice for their frustrations by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/8/2009 11:51:24 AM12:51 PM • Ireland East: Sharkey (SF) eliminated. 5th count on. Can Funchion & Byrne can be eliminated together on 6th count? #le09 by krayZpaving via twitter • Joe Higgins MEP on RTE1 now #le09 by Suzy Byrne via twitter • RT @brianpcleary: Just found around 10,000 Declan Ganley votes in my wheelie bin. Should I tell him? Nah, I won't bother #le09 by krayZpaving via twitter at 6/8/2009 11:49:03 AM12:49 PM • and ... kingmakers? by Mark_Coughlan via twitter at 6/8/2009 11:48:24 AM12:48 PM • No candidate has reached the quota after the fourth count in the East, so Tomás Sharkey’s

195 (SF) votes will be distributed in the next count by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/8/2009 11:46:43 AM12:46 PM • RT @RTE_Elections: If Pat the Cope Gallagher is elected to the European Parliament, the Govt’s majority in the Dáil will be reduced it to 2 by Stephen Spillane via twitter at 6/8/2009 11:45:43 AM12:45 PM • If Pat the Cope Gallagher (FF) is elected to the European Parliament, the Govt’s majority in the Dáil will be reduced it to 2 by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/8/2009 11:43:43 AM12:43 PM • Pat The Cope will stop being a TD the minute he is declared elected to European Parliament. by Suzy Byrne at 6/8/2009 11:42:22 AM12:42 PM • Pat the Cope Gallagher (FF) says that he would be surprised now if he does not take a European seat in the North West by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/8/2009 11:40:03 AM12:40 PM • #le09 #ep09 #gaeilge #gael don olltoghchán atá ag teacht - luath nó mall? Mar chúiteamh ar an easpa ar TG4. http.. tinyurl.com by giolchairithe via twitter • #gaeilge #gael #le09 #ep09 maith sibh na Gaeil a chuaigh sa bhearna baoil - sibhse nár eirigh libh ach go h-áiri.. tinyurl.com by giolchairithe via twitter • The first N Ire count is expected to be completed around 2pm with SF’s Bairbre de Brun on course to top the poll and exceed the quota by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/8/2009 11:38:23 AM12:38 PM • apologies for not responding to people yesterday but was tweeting by txt. #le09 by Stephen Spillane via twitter at 6/8/2009 11:35:24 AM12:35 PM • Morning all. not at count centre, not sure if i will be today. not feeling the best. :( by Stephen Spillane via twitter at 6/8/2009 11:34:23 AM12:34 PM • Brian Crowley on the telly with a repeat of the ard fheis backdrop of staring weirdos... No one fell over though by delexical • one voter in NI spoiled their vote by writing a 2 page essay on why they are not giving anyone a 1st preference! Brilliant. NI count seems better organised that ours. by sazzybm • Dick Roche saying that Govs across europe are taking a hammering in EU elections. to try and take the spot light off how badly FF have done. Ruiri Quinn is saying that FF never put the country first. by sazzybm • Ruairí Quinn (Lab) had said the Govt is unpopular because it’s unpopular and is being seen as corrupt, due to the Tribunals by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/8/2009 11:32:43 AM12:32 PM • 4th count going very slowly in Ireland East. Looking like 17:00 for result if lucky, 19:00 or 20:00 if not. #le09 by krayZpaving via twitter at 6/8/2009 11:28:23 AM12:28 PM • SF's Adams and DeBruin arriving at count centre. They have security there!!! Even BBC are saying FF are in Downfall!!! still north south divid, southern voters wary of voting for SF. by sazzybm • Fine Gael leader Enda Kenny has said that the dominance of Fianna Fáil has been smashed by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/8/2009 11:25:24 AM12:25 PM • On Newstalk O'Dea is blaming the media for FF failing in the election.Laughable.#le09 by judehamilton via twitter

196 • O' Dea: 'everyone in favour of hard decisions until affected themselves. ' More true of FF politicians than anyone else. #le09 by mediabite via twitter • New media junkies answer me this: Which three blog posts/articles on the topic from the last two weeks I should read IYO? by Mark_Coughlan via twitter at 6/8/2009 11:24:03 AM12:24 PM • Ditribution of Crowley's surplus, they dont think sinnott and burke will transfer to Ferris. It looks like A Kelly might take the 3rd seat, but really could depend on transfers. Only 5000 in it!!! by sazzybm • NI still doesnt even have a 1st count. SF DeBruin is looking good. They reckon 26-28% of vote, but thats only going by tallies, according to BBC by sazzybm • My long-time Numbercruncher in Chief, Finbarr Kiely advises me on the latest figures in South that Sinnot may well come back. Crowleys surplus may close the gap significantly between her and Ferris (it's currently under 3,000).. Then Burke will go out and it's all to play for again.. watch this space !! by PJ Coogan • New blog post: Kildare (Clane) 7th Count #le09 faduda.ie by faduda via twitter • brun elected on first count with 126,1841... uota was 121,144, dup 88,000 nicholson on 82..... by philomenaf • @krayZpaving I know he won't but he has the power to - if he wanted to... the gov isn't popular, won't look good on him if FG use it against by Mark_Coughlan via twitter at 6/8/2009 12:59:43 PM1:59 PM • @Mark_Coughlan Behan won't pull the Gov't down. May not be as hardcore as Healy-Rae, but he's still FF. #le09 by krayZpaving via twitter at 6/8/2009 12:57:43 PM1:57 PM • Wexford Borough Council likely to be full recount. 3 candidates 4 votes apart for last seat (Green, @labour & Ind). #le09 by krayZpaving via twitter at 6/8/2009 12:56:43 PM1:56 PM • @BrianGreene oh both - esp the singing though, how come RTE didn't get video? by lexia via twitter at 6/8/2009 12:56:23 PM1:56 PM • #LE09 Fianna Fáil's Liam Doyle has been elected to Kildare County Council by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/8/2009 12:54:23 PM1:54 PM • Surely someone else must have noticed this idea that the motion of no confidence MIGHT POSSIBLY pass? I must have something wrong... surely. by Mark_Coughlan via twitter at 6/8/2009 12:53:43 PM1:53 PM • RT @ Mark_Coughlan Gov have 3-vote majority inc Behan, Lowry and Healy-Rae. Lowry=Poss switch, H-R=Never, Behan=Maybe. IF Behan and Low ... by aoifecarroll via twitter at 6/8/2009 12:51:04 PM1:51 PM • Sinn Fein's Bairbre De Brun has topped the poll and been elected on the first count in Northern's Ireland's European Election by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/8/2009 12:49:43 PM1:49 PM • Joe Higgins declaration press talk uncut bit.ly [audio]

197 by BrianGreene via twitter at 6/8/2009 12:43:43 PM1:43 PM • Rumour .. and I stress RUMOUR that Ferris has done very well from Burke .. Health Warning !! by PJ Coogan • Anyone know where I find town council election results? #LE09 by tomponsonby via twitter • @lexia thanks, the singing or the interview? BTW IrishElection Live bloggers you all rocked the online vote. btw where was rockDAvote?baby! by BrianGreene via twitter at 6/8/2009 12:39:23 PM1:39 PM • John Gormley will be on Newstalk later at apr 5, on Today FM at apr 5.30, and on Q&A tonight at 10.30pm to discuss impact of #le09. by greenparty_ie via twitter • Garret giving Eamonn Ryan a major lecture on NT !!! Man against Boy :) by PJ Coogan • bed now! I hope is on so I can turn it off and sleep. please no junkie politico radio extended lunch. please I need to crash by BrianGreene via twitter at 6/8/2009 12:37:03 PM1:37 PM • Dermot Ahern has insisted that the Government has not lost the confidence of the people by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/8/2009 12:36:43 PM1:36 PM • @gavreilly O Sullivan said yesterday that Tony's mindset was always anti-gov and she'd follow that... by Mark_Coughlan via twitter at 6/8/2009 12:35:23 PM1:35 PM • @handelaar The Copes vote is gone once he's in Europe. So FG dont need Healy to vote for them, just Behan. by Mark_Coughlan via twitter at 6/8/2009 12:34:43 PM1:34 PM • David Davin Power says you can't say with certainty there won't be a general but in the short term there's no mechanism to bring it forward by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/8/2009 12:34:43 PM1:34 PM • Independent TD tells Sean O'Rourke that all the former PD councilors were elected in Galway by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/8/2009 12:31:43 PM1:31 PM • Behan could bring down the government tomorrow if he was so minded says @markcoughlan #LE09 is.gd by irishelection via twitter at 6/8/2009 12:31:23 PM1:31 PM • Arthur McDonald also says it was a mistake that Fianna Fáil went into power with the Green Party by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/8/2009 12:28:43 PM1:28 PM • On rte news at 1 now - apparently FF have done badly in election because of Greens. (according to some FF councillor) #le09 hilarious by enahs via twitter • Who is the man on radio 1 giving out about the evil Greens? by wendylimerick • @Suzy .. what's more, it would be only a fool who would try to compete with him.. the guys personal vote is beyond scary by PJ Coogan • And Crowley would probably win Aras vote as well by wendylimerick • Arthur McDonald, FF National Councillors’ Organisation, says he does not trust the Opposition with a five-year term and an overall majority

198 by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/8/2009 12:28:04 PM1:28 PM • Yay. The MIA Ep 13 (#le09 special) of @TheEmergency is at last on itunes etc. Or just listen here twurl.nl retweets welcome :) by TheEmergency via twitter • Gov haeve 3-vote majority inc Behan, Lowry and Healy-Rae. Lowry=Poss switch, H- R=Never, Behan=Maybe. IF Behan and Lowry switch then...? by Mark_Coughlan via twitter at 6/8/2009 12:25:04 PM1:25 PM • #le09 Graph of distribution of transfers in Euro Election Munster up to count 5 www.johnbrowne.ie by browne_jp via twitter • Garrett FitzGerald suggests that Labour support is 16% higher than the Locals are showing. Due to a lack of Labour candidates to mop up votes and conversely, FF are showing too show high! by Alexia Golez at 6/8/2009 12:24:28 PM1:24 PM • RTE radio are gunning to find out who will be the next presidential candidate, they asked Mairead McGuinness the same thing. Id vote for Mairead! Id leave the country if Bertie ran. BBC had a good poke at FF and the Greens by sazzybm • @PJ I know - the way he feigns it off it getting more irritating than he is - which is difficult to achieve. by Suzy Byrne at 6/8/2009 12:24:05 PM1:24 PM • Blogwatch: Cllr . Joe Ryan cllrjoeryan.blogspot.com by Suzy Byrne at 6/8/2009 12:23:35 PM1:23 PM • Suzy, take it as given .. Crowley will go for the Park.. dogs in the street believe it here on Leeside.. by PJ Coogan • Eamon Ryan on Newstalk now! by Alexia Golez at 6/8/2009 12:23:12 PM1:23 PM • Election coverage now on the News at One with Sean O'Rourke listen to it live online www.rte.ie/radio by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/8/2009 12:22:23 PM1:22 PM • Crowley tries to avoid question on presidency campaign - RTE Radio 1 by Suzy Byrne at 6/8/2009 12:20:27 PM1:20 PM • RT @gamgob: RTE 1, News at 1, 'the green party has effectively been wiped-out' #le09 by Stephen Spillane via twitter at 6/8/2009 12:20:23 PM1:20 PM • My election post url.ie #le09 by mor_rigan via twitter • History made! Bairbre de Brún topped the poll in the North's EU election making Sinn Féin the largest party in the North for the 1st time. 1 minute ago from web by philomenaf • #LE09 Counts are going in nine local electoral areas by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/8/2009 12:19:43 PM1:19 PM • Anie Lawlor Morning Ireland must have said Joe higgins "independent socialist" 4 times if not more this AM. He's SP. not Kemmy or a Gregory by BrianGreene via twitter at 6/8/2009 12:18:43 PM1:18 PM • Gay Mitchell (FG) has told RTÉ Fine Gael and Labour should make an effort to present a plan for an alternative government by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/8/2009 12:18:03 PM1:18 PM

199 • 1 • 12 • 13 • 14 • 15 • 16 • 17 • 18 • ... • Oldest > • • think we r on the lookout for wheelies here too!!! haha, by philomenaf • Loads of people are ringing in , saying they switched their vote from green to either labour or FG because they dont want the greens proping up FF. Another caller accusing FF of scare mongering. looks like dissolusioned voters swung to labour and socialist. by sazzybm • 80 VOTES MISSING IN NORTH!!!!!!! by philomenaf • Hows it going in Cork and the East. Could be days before we get a count from NW if Ganley continues to stall. Just checked my wheely bin. Nothing there. by sazzybm • South Count anyone? by sazzybm • Woooo! Liam Quinn former VP of YFG elected in Offaly! #le09 by Stephen Spillane via twitter at 6/8/2009 1:52:23 PM2:52 PM • #LE09 Nichola Hogan (FG), Ger Plunkett (FF), and Liam Quinn (FG) all elected to Offaly County Council by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/8/2009 1:51:03 PM2:51 PM • Initial tallies showed a high rate of transfers from Byrne to Aylward, so Liam Aylward could move into second place by the next count. by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/8/2009 1:45:43 PM2:45 PM • Fianna Fáil's second candidate in the European Parliament Ireland East, Thomas Byrne, constituency has been excluded on the fifth count by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/8/2009 1:41:03 PM2:41 PM • Anyone know whats happening with Wheelie Bin gate? by wendylimerick • RT @EuropeanVoiceEV: Full Ep results by country: bit.ly by Stephen Spillane via twitter at 6/8/2009 1:38:43 PM2:38 PM • Any news of the recheck in North west? Have any misplaced ballots been found? by KH • Re-elected FG MEP Gay Mitchell has said he believes that FG and Lab should work together to present a plan for an alternative govt by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/8/2009 1:34:23 PM2:34 PM • still no figures... I'll put them up as soon as I have them.. by PJ Coogan

200 • Alan, if Sinnott goes out before Ferris.. that could give SF the seat ! by PJ Coogan • @pj need an update on the health warning!!!!!!hos it going in cork? by philomenaf • its hard tpo say where burkes transfers will go. Do cork FG ppl vote sinn fein? by sazzybm • Attending community event in Parish Centre, Aughrim St, with President McAleese. by Paschald via twitter at 6/8/2009 1:26:43 PM2:26 PM • FF "inherited" 10% growth, 2% inflation & 1000 jobs/week being created from Rainbow Gov't in 1997, for the record. #le09 by krayZpaving via twitter at 6/8/2009 1:25:03 PM2:25 PM • Mark.. they have the numbers , no matter how tight.. even if it were tied Bull MUST use casting vote for the Govt. by PJ Coogan • Ireland East: Sharkey's transfers mean Byrne is eliminated. Won't elect Aylward, so two more counts to go. #le09 by krayZpaving via twitter at 6/8/2009 1:22:43 PM2:22 PM • Kathy Sinnott in trouble. Could be eliminated next. Struggling to get ahead of Ferris #le09 by alanhealy via twitter • RT @RTE_Elections: Childers (Lab) and Phelan (FG), both pro-EU, were the main benificiaries of O'Malley’s (Lib) distributed votes - what??? by Stephen Spillane via twitter at 6/8/2009 1:19:23 PM2:19 PM • Fianna Fáil's Liam Aylward still looks likely to take the third seat in the East by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/8/2009 1:19:23 PM2:19 PM • @krayZpaving I'm not saying it will pass, I'm saying it is way more of a threat to the Gov't than is being reported... by Mark_Coughlan via twitter at 6/8/2009 1:18:43 PM2:18 PM • Nessa Childers (Lab) and John Paul Phelan (FG), both pro-EU, were the main benificiaries of Raymond O'Malley’s (Libertas) distributed votes by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/8/2009 1:17:43 PM2:17 PM • Counting continues in Ireland East as Fine Gael's Mairead McGuinness remains the only elected MEP from the constituency by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/8/2009 1:17:23 PM2:17 PM • Meath CoCo update: FG 7, FF 5, Lab 2, SF 1 & Ind 4. 19 seats filled, 10 to go! #le09 by brettmirl via twitter • If Ireland was one constituency with D'hondt Method. This would be the result is.gd #le09 #ep09 by Stephen Spillane via twitter at 6/8/2009 1:16:23 PM2:16 PM • @Mark_Coughlan Even if that happens, Cowen will put Behan in the seat & get The Bull back on Gov't benches. #le09 by krayZpaving via twitter at 6/8/2009 1:14:43 PM2:14 PM • FG on course for 330 seats as predicted by Francis Fitzgerald last night, we could surpass that #le09 by Stephen Spillane via twitter at 6/8/2009 1:14:43 PM2:14 PM • Dunsghaghlin LEA of Meath CoCo is gone for a recount after 4th count. Only 2 out of 7 elected. Count faster dammmit! #le09 by brettmirl via twitter • RT @kosmopolit: We are looking for the best blog posts about the European elections! Add posts here: www.bloggingportal.eu

201 by Stephen Spillane via twitter at 6/8/2009 1:08:03 PM2:08 PM • #LE09 Seamus Langan (FG) and Pádraig McEvoy (IND) both elected to Kildare County Council by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/8/2009 1:07:03 PM2:07 PM • Just in awe of the sheer amount of energy and intelligence on the site, I'll never follow an election anywhere else from now on. Not even the forthcoming general election. If Burke can push Sean Kelly a long way over the quota, Ferris would benefit from transfers, Kerry and GAA factor. by EamonnCork • @aoifecarroll I dont think it will pass - but it has more of a possibility than people think IMO by Mark_Coughlan via twitter at 6/8/2009 1:04:23 PM2:04 PM • @aoifecarroll ahh you could GE is amazing!!! The adrelaine really comes out!! by Stephen Spillane via twitter at 6/8/2009 1:03:43 PM2:03 PM • @handelaar Cope's vote in the Dáil goes the second he becomes an MEP as far as I know... I know it's off the table for six month if it falls by Mark_Coughlan via twitter at 6/8/2009 1:03:03 PM2:03 PM • @Mark_Coughlan if it passes I'll be just as pissed at FG, don't think I could take another election! by aoifecarroll via twitter at 6/8/2009 1:02:23 PM2:02 PM • what are the chances that some back bench greens might vote against the gov? by sazzybm • Turns on Liveline to hear the rants by wendylimerick • PJ love them health warnings!!!!!!haha by philomenaf • In the UK excluding NI, labour are sitting in 3rd place with the loss of 5 seats. Conservative have25 Ukip and Labour have 13. NI count should be in soon. by sazzybm • what planet are FF people living on. Its the first time in decades that FG has out polled them and Labour arent far behind!!!! I think the have lost the confidence of the people, especially at a local level. by sazzybm • right whats the latest on the south??? whose next for elimination? anyone? by philomenaf • e final result in the East constituency is expected in around two hours, for more on the elections www.rte.ie/elections by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/8/2009 2:53:27 PM3:53 PM • Labour only got 16% of the vote in the EU elections. not good for Browne by sazzybm • How much suplus did Kelly have in the south to be distibuted? by KH • Kathleen Funchion’s (SF) votes are now being distributed between Liam Aylward (FF) Nessa Childers (Lab) and John Paul Phelan (FG) by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/8/2009 2:50:03 PM3:50 PM • Mad how clueless some ppl are "Gay Mitchell got in' 'yeh 20k votes, he mite go into gov't with the Greens". by Mark_Coughlan via twitter at 6/8/2009 2:50:03 PM3:50 PM

202 • I googled radio stations in the NW. Listening to Highland Radio now, but they are playing MGMT. Does anyon know what on earth is going on up there!? by sazzybm • @JL_Pagano "random" selection p*sses me off too. I vote in order of preference and want my vote to work that way! #le09 by athtrasna via twitter • Mixed Results for FG in Cork City - Blog post is.gd by Stephen Spillane via twitter at 6/8/2009 2:49:42 PM3:49 PM • I think its more of a fight between ferris and sinnott as to who get knocked out first. by sazzybm • This random "distribution of surplus" carry on is the one serious problem i have with the PR-STV method of deciding elections. #le09 by JL Pagano via twitter • Terrible it comes down to a fight between Ferris and Sinnott. Hate to think of either of them going to Europe. #le09 by irlef2009 via twitter • @gavreilly ohh you went fiddling! ;) by Stephen Spillane via twitter at 6/8/2009 2:44:23 PM3:44 PM • Anyone know what's the best local radio station covering the NW count? This lack of news is making me wonder if they miracously found some bin by Samuel • @RTE_Elections ahh come on, Sinnott isnt going to Catch up. Its between Kelly and Ferris by Stephen Spillane via twitter at 6/8/2009 2:43:03 PM3:43 PM • Séan Kelly has taken the second seat in the South Euro constituency - there is a three-way race for the third seat by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/8/2009 2:42:03 PM3:42 PM • Every one still thinks its still too close to call the 3rd seat in the South. Depending on S.Kellys transfers, could sinnott pull ahead of Ferris. Still nothing from NW?!?!? by sazzybm • Ireland East: last count started. Funchion eliminated. Childers & Aylward will be elected in about 90 minutes. #le09 by krayZpaving via twitter at 6/8/2009 2:39:23 PM3:39 PM • Sean Kelly Elected! by sazzybm • no coverage anywhere at the mo. RTE Radio are talking about Birds. RTE tv you have super nanny US. News Talk may be my only source of info. sigh. by sazzybm • Trying to explain what blogging is to my mam. very funny. South count? by sazzybm • @gavreilly thats not GE. Thats Euro's by Stephen Spillane via twitter at 6/8/2009 2:38:23 PM3:38 PM • Id expect Ferris to get a good bit of transfers from Sean Kelly by wendylimerick • Kelly 5000 ahead of Ferris, can she catch him? !0k surplus being distributed then its dwon to Sinnotts transfers #le09 by Stephen Spillane via twitter at 6/8/2009 2:35:23 PM3:35 PM • Anyone know what's happinin' with Ganley? They were supposed to finish the re-check around 2pm but it's still going on. Does that mean they found something? by KH

203 • South 5th Count.. (Crowleys surplus) Burke.. +694 .. 58,654 Ferris +999.. 69,295 Kelly (A) +682 .. 70,991 Kelly (S) +912.. 98,394 Sinnott +1,402.. 66,920 Colm Burke eliminated and his vote now being distributed. If Sinnott overtakes Ferris here, then it's going to be very, very interesting !! by PJ Coogan edited by cianflah • Distribution of kellys surplus is being distributed. approx 10,000 votes. Still not clear whats going to happen with the 3rd seat. Ferris got 4494 transfers from Burke. not bad. by sazzybm • New blog post: Kelly elected corkpolitics.ie by corkpolitics via twitter at 6/8/2009 2:33:43 PM3:33 PM • @aoifecarroll Expecting distribution of Burke result in a few minutes. #le09 by krayZpaving via twitter at 6/8/2009 2:31:43 PM3:31 PM • Can't get the liveblog on my blackberry...what's happening in South? #Le09 by aoifecarroll via twitter at 6/8/2009 2:30:03 PM3:30 PM • Anyone know an easy route to totting up total party votes from the elections? I.e a website that has it done or almost done rather than making me add for myself. by cianflah at 6/8/2009 2:29:58 PM3:29 PM • Mary Coughlan (FF) said FG's call for an election was a populist move and that the Govt had to focus on sustaining and creating employment by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/8/2009 2:23:03 PM3:23 PM • @pjcoogan "a fu*kin' recount" Get out of it Peeeeej. You love it! #le09 by brettmirl via twitter • That's the beauty of politics - we are free to disagree. #le09 by irlef2009 via twitter • The Tánaiste has said that FF will listen to what the people have to say, and the party doesn’t anticipate a general election before 2012 by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/8/2009 2:15:03 PM3:15 PM • @damienblake ahh right! enjoy the retirement! :) by Stephen Spillane via twitter at 6/8/2009 2:13:04 PM3:13 PM • Delighted that Mary Lou lost her seat! #le09 by g3sicht via twitter • Wasn't me yfrog.com by lexia via twitter at 6/8/2009 2:11:23 PM3:11 PM • any idea when we'll have a result from NW? by sazzybm • south figures expected within 20 mins.. Ferris has done well from Burke.. Sinnot has fallen behind.. whispers of Ferris coming through to snatch the seat.. interestingly this was predicted last night on 96FM by Micheal Martin.. also whispers of a fu*kin' recount !!! by PJ Coogan • @damienblake how did you get on in the election? by Stephen Spillane via twitter at 6/8/2009 2:05:43 PM3:05 PM • Re-checking of votes in the North West constituency is continuing at the count centre in Castlebar, Co Mayo by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/8/2009 2:03:23 PM3:03 PM • Former Green MEP turned IND Patricia McKenna had said that her election results were extremely encouraging for a first-time IND candidate by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/8/2009 2:02:23 PM3:02 PM • New blog post: Kenny arrives at count centre bit.ly by corkpolitics via twitter at 6/8/2009 2:01:43 PM3:01 PM

204 • Joe Duffys show is all about people who are now ex FF voters. Very interesting who people are switching alliegences to. You would think Joe would extend the show because of the elections. but no. by sazzybm • thats 3 former YFGers that have been elected to the local councils so far. Well Done!!! by sazzybm • .. • 7 • 8 • 9 • 10 • 11 • 12 • 13 • 14 • 15 • 16 • ... • Oldest > • • Janny mack Im really starting to love Joe Higgins. Speaking on Matt Cooper. Says the reason FF got back in last time round was becasuse the opposition didnt convince, and FF scared the working people into keeping them in! by sazzybm • He's bin cheated, bin mistreated, when will he be loved? by EamonnCork • the boxes had already been opened! by lostexpectation • still hunting from 10.30am this morning for black wheelie bins, last ones now being checked.. by philomenaf • ferghal kean saying 7th count now, 10,000 votes being transferred, which really wont make much difference to figures and sinnot to be eliminated, ? sinn fein hoping most of sinnots votes to go to ferris, although margin is quite a lot to make up?? who knows... by philomenaf • Jim Nichollson has been elected in Northern Ireland. but result was announced before count was completed. is that unusual? by sazzybm • FF loses in Cork City is.gd by Stephen Spillane via twitter at 6/8/2009 3:40:42 PM4:40 PM • @lexia You're very welcome...been getting most of my reliable news from Twitter/Liveblog so have to repay the favour to others! by aoifecarroll via twitter at 6/8/2009 3:40:22 PM4:40 PM • Just spoke with @stretchneil who is there....hoping for official 1st count in 1 hour & then we move on to eliminations #le09 by aoifecarroll via twitter at 6/8/2009 3:38:44 PM4:38 PM • Main reason for lack of news from NW is nothing is happening! Recheck of Ganley's votes

205 just started. His are last to be checked #le09 by aoifecarroll via twitter at 6/8/2009 3:37:43 PM4:37 PM • Monaghan County Council full results: bit.ly by ElectionsIRL via twitter at 6/8/2009 3:37:22 PM4:37 PM • Counting continues in the East and South constituencies, while votes are still being checked in the North West constituency by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/8/2009 3:36:22 PM4:36 PM • @aoifecarroll you've been a mad woman for updates over the weekend.. obsessed which is great :) Thanks by lexia via twitter at 6/8/2009 3:36:03 PM4:36 PM • @lexia All the wheelie bins are full of votes for the other candidates so he really doesn't like those! by aoifecarroll via twitter at 6/8/2009 3:34:22 PM4:34 PM • Is ganley trying to stop the recheck so he can land a high court challenge? by wendylimerick • lexia is there wheelie bins at the gresham?? hee hee just a thought... by philomenaf • Wendey, Im in Cork and Im considering going up! ha ha! Seriously! This day and age you would think there would be some one there with access to twitter at least. I think for the GE (when ever that would be) they should have someone in ever count centre around the country to tweet or blog results as they come and keep people up to date. by sazzybm • Reading this mornings Irish times article by Kathy Sheridan it seems the boxes were opened inside the hall before the parties were allowed inside - not normal par for the course. That added to the Wheelie Bin re-check and I'd assume that Ganley might be getting a little paronoid. And who knows, it all sounds very unusual. Added to the fact that it's near impossible to get any news on what's happening. Surely the media should be all over this. by KH • ok back again from parents meeting....so whats the craic? ferris in or out? by philomenaf • The Unionist are not one bit happy that SF topped the poll in the EP elections. Professor from Queens University said the sad thing about this EU election was that it had nothing to do with european politics. pity by sazzybm • any idea what time the next count will be in down in Cork? by sazzybm • @ghook - from one Corkman to another - bloody marvellous work this weekend .. and young Healy had a good one as well here in the Real Capital :) by PJ Coogan • GEORGE FFS! WHAT'S GOING ON IN NW? by Samuel • I think every one was pretty disappointed with the RTE coverage. by sazzybm • @aoifecarroll Talk about karma biting him on the arse and then some more. :) They find a wheelie bin he didn't like? by lexia via twitter at 6/8/2009 3:31:02 PM4:31 PM • @stephen .. that's true - nobody is calling it at this stage - it's just far too tight by PJ Coogan • #LE09 Counting has resumed in Meath County Council

206 by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/8/2009 3:27:23 PM4:27 PM • Recheck still going on in North West. Ganley is now trying to stop the recheck. 2nd count to start soon #Le09 by aoifecarroll via twitter at 6/8/2009 3:26:42 PM4:26 PM • Libertas got 73,544 1st pref votes in the UK which = 0.5% #le09 by brettmirl via twitter • Zazzy Im considering driving up to castlebar see what is going on by wendylimerick • hearing from count centre that no one knows were the 3rd seat in south is going #le09 by Stephen Spillane via twitter at 6/8/2009 3:22:42 PM4:22 PM • latest in South.. Sean Kelly elected .. 134,712 .. Ferris now at 73,389 Sinnott at 71,249 and Alan Kelly 78,651.. SK's surplus being distributed now.. by PJ Coogan edited by cianflah • Thanks to everybody that contacted me about the coverage by ghook via twitter at 6/8/2009 3:16:22 PM4:16 PM • The competitive battle is really just in our the minds of media people but nevertheless we enjoy tweaking the nose o0f the "big boys" by ghook via twitter at 6/8/2009 3:15:43 PM4:15 PM • urprisingly the national broadcaster did only studio broadcasts from Montrose with intercut interviews from the RDS by ghook via twitter at 6/8/2009 3:15:03 PM4:15 PM • I am absolutely shattered after the weekend's election coverage but I must confess, pretty happy by ghook via twitter at 6/8/2009 3:14:03 PM4:14 PM • RT @MeathEcho the Dunshaughin election count must be the slowest count in Ireland. They have 'STILL' only elected 2 people to council. #le09 by brettmirl via twitter • Im also in 2 minds about whether to listen to George Hook or Matt Cooper. by sazzybm • Still nothing from NW, considering phoning local radio stations at this stage. by KH • I think when people look back on these elections they will think 3 things. 1. FF got their come-uppins. 2. recounts. 3. Wheely bins. by sazzybm • nothing on highland radio. please some one! Anyone! Info...... what is going on in CastleBar by sazzybm • Kelly has a surplus of 10,000 votes. I don't expect much of it to go to Ferris as the votes will come from those he got from Burke in the last count and no "Kerry factor" will be in play. Unless there's a big Cork/Conservative element in the transfer I expect Sinnott will be eliminated next. This raises the question of whether her vote is sufficiently euro-sceptic to transfer heavily to Ferris. I think she'll have a high level of non-transferrable and the remainder will break at least evenly or favour Kelly and so he gets the last seat by my reckoning. by Gramsci • Extremely bad election for Ireland's Greens - but across Europe many more Green seats won. tr.im #le09 @greencampaign09 by greenparty_ie via twitter • #LE09 Seven counts are still open in the local elections - Carlow, Cavan, Donegal, Laois, Longford, Louth and Meath

207 by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/8/2009 2:57:25 PM3:57 PM • kelly had a surplus of 10,180. by sazzybm • 6 • 7 • 8 • 9 • 10 • 11 • 12 • 13 • 14 • 15 • ... • Oldest > • • Ayleworth 103605, Childers 102220, Phelan 76916. Phelan excluded so Childers and Ayleworth elected. by sazzybm • @ghook.. i dont think we need the evening herald to tell us that, rte,s coverage was pathetic to say the least,,, must say once again thanks to the team here, for ppl like myself here in the 6 counties wouldve been lost as to what has been happening, so once again thanks by philomenaf • I cant wait to hear Finnely have a go at gormely!!! Go on Fergus! Rip him a new one! Thats unreal. Word on the street is recount in South. Total recount! OMG by sazzybm • bairbre de brun speaking at count after being officially elected and being booed by unionists when addressing in gaelige...... by philomenaf • Nessa Childers and Liam Aylward elected in Ireland east by Christine Bohan at 6/8/2009 4:18:50 PM5:18 PM • Alyward and Childers elected without reaching Quota by CarlowWeather • I am now shuttling between count cntres, the studio and twitter - great fun! by ghook via twitter at 6/8/2009 4:16:22 PM5:16 PM • The Evening Herald has a story that RTE was in an inferior position at the RDS - by ghook via twitter at 6/8/2009 4:15:42 PM5:15 PM • I heard Fergus Finlay.. and he may well be right .. but the two women must battle it out first ... by PJ Coogan • RT @stretchneil Just found 1500 O'Luain votes in the Ganley bundles, so they've lost votes out of this farce! #le09 by aoifecarroll via twitter at 6/8/2009 4:13:03 PM5:13 PM • final count in ni, diane dodds 24262=115722, sdlp 2614= 97,000 because of that diane dodds now deemed elected election rule 62, 3 candidates now elected..... bairbre de brun...... jim nicholson and diane dodds...... by philomenaf

208 • Mary Coughlan on RTE Radio 1: people not happy with the hard decisions. No shit, Sherlock by Samuel • Cheers PJ, I swear if I didnt have access to the net I dont know what Id do! by sazzybm • Fergus Finlay says that he doesn't see how Alan Kelly could lose the seat in Ireland South (speaking on George Hook show). by Christine Bohan at 6/8/2009 4:11:08 PM5:11 PM • Sinnot may look for re-count as she is only 2,140 behind Ferris by CarlowWeather • @sazzy aye its about 2 bins short of a council tip apart!!!heehee by philomenaf • hope that christy moores listening in to this blog, bet he could make a classic song with wheelie bins, recounts , beef etcetc haha by philomenaf • sazzy.. I understand the gap between Ferris & Sinnott has narrowed even more.. it was just 2,140 before Sean Kellys surplus was counted.. I'll put the latest up here as soon as I get it by PJ Coogan • recount?!?!?!? why? is it that close? by sazzybm • Half of the Irish seats on the European Parliament have been filled by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/8/2009 4:07:43 PM5:07 PM • South update .. news of Kelly surplus distribution imminent .. and we appear to be staring down the barrel of a recount.. Help! by PJ Coogan • Enjoyed @patrickc's piece in IT today. Tired of reading the same tired rhetoric from voices that haven't done a thing. by lexia via twitter edited by Christine Bohan at 6/8/2009 4:03:02 PM5:03 PM • The election is still on - Europe has not decided - we are doing politics on the show between 5pm and 6 pm by ghook via twitter at 6/8/2009 4:02:02 PM5:02 PM • A lot of people were giving out about people lack of knowledge when filling in the ballot papers. are they not taught how to do it in school? CSPE?? or just perhaps read the instructions on the paper. by sazzybm • #LE09 Recounts continue in Carlow, Cavan, Donegal, Laois and Longford by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/8/2009 3:59:23 PM4:59 PM • #LE09 A total of 862 seats have now been filled and there are 21 seats remaining, including 15 in Meath and 6 in Louth by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/8/2009 3:59:03 PM4:59 PM • Ireland Beat Bangladesh in the cricket. OMG. by sazzybm • once sean kelly was picked burke was a goner by lostexpectation • Ok now RTE are repeating themselves! by sazzybm • The Gov't keeping alluding to tough decisions taken, what tough decisions? I thought they only took the easy options #le09 by Stephen Spillane via twitter at 6/8/2009 3:54:22 PM4:54 PM

209 • @gavreilly but UK has more seats then Sweden. Pirates got more votes then BNP. by Stephen Spillane via twitter at 6/8/2009 3:53:22 PM4:53 PM • Colm Burke is not happy at teh way the party treated him during the election www.breakingnews.ie“I am extremely disappointed by the decision of party headquarters and I will be openly expressing that to the party leader.

“I certainly didn’t get any indication that they were on my side,” a clearly annoyed Mr Burke said

www.breakingnews.ie by cianflah at 6/8/2009 3:52:48 PM4:52 PM • The Tánaiste has said that tough decisions made by the Govt had contributed to the poor showing of the coalition parties in the elections by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/8/2009 3:52:42 PM4:52 PM • Burke lost out because FG HQ put loads of emphasis on getting kelly elected rather that on keeping the seat they already had. better vote management might have won FG the 2 seats. by sazzybm • pissin myself here libertas saying "if they can trace BEEF back then why not votes!!!! crazzzzzzzy by philomenaf • SOUTH: 7th count underway distributing Seán Kelly's surplus - electionsireland.org by ElectionsIRL via twitter at 6/8/2009 3:50:22 PM4:50 PM • Eamonn Gilmore is holed up in a City Hotel waiting on results in South. #le09 by Stephen Spillane via twitter at 6/8/2009 3:50:22 PM4:50 PM • Great to hear Joe Higgins on Mat Cooper congrats to my fellow West Kerry Native by wendylimerick • Nearing the end of the count in Ireland East. #le09 mypict.me by krayZpaving via twitter at 6/8/2009 3:49:24 PM4:49 PM • Just found 1500 O'Luain votes in the Ganley bundles, so they've lost votes out of this farce! #le09 by stretchneil via twitter • you mean.....when wheel hee bin loved by philomenaf • In NW, either they found something or didn't. BTW here's a like to that Kathy Sheridan article. www.irishtimes.com by KH • RT @FineGaelNews: Burke: I never felt party were on my side tinyurl.com - couldnt agree with him more. #le09 by Stephen Spillane via twitter at 6/8/2009 3:47:03 PM4:47 PM • EAST: Funchion eliminated, 7th count underway - bit.ly by ElectionsIRL via twitter at 6/8/2009 3:43:25 PM4:43 PM • Former MEP Jim Allister’s votes are being distributed in the NI European elections and the result is expected to be announced by 5.30pm by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/8/2009 3:42:03 PM4:42 PM • The recheck found that Declan Ganley was awarded 3000 extra votes in error by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/8/2009 5:02:23 PM6:02 PM • Does anyone have pictures of Ganley after the loss?? #le09 by Elrobo via twitter

210 • Matt Cooper going for the jugular with John Gormley. I think JG's been doing interview prep since Morning Ireland earlier... #le09 by jack_in_dublin via twitter • No votes for Mr Ganley were found among the bundles of ballot papers for other candidates. by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/8/2009 4:53:44 PM5:53 PM • So will there have to be a recount now in NW? How long for the distribution in South do ye think? by sazzybm • A re-check of over half a million ballot papers in the North West constituency has concluded by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/8/2009 4:52:04 PM5:52 PM • Ganley loses 3k votes in recheck #le09 by Suzy Byrne via twitter • @Kelly no Ganley has lost 3,000 votes thanks to re-check! by CarlowWeather • @samulebowman ya know i dont know who is worse... unionists or ppl like yourself, or maybe you werent listening earlier when we all heard that bairbre was elected as mep? by philomenaf • Latest Graph of distribution of transfers in Euro Election Munster up to count 7 www.johnbrowne.ie #le09 #ep09 #eu09 by browne_jp via twitter • george lee, joe higgins and maureen o'sullivan on vincent browne tonight #vinb by Suzy Byrne via twitter • anyone know who is going to be on the panel for Q&A tonight? I heard Gormley but who else? by sazzybm • Worth bearing in mind that at this late stage in the race, a higher proportion of Ferris's votes won't be transferring to anyone #le09 by Fergal via twitter at 6/8/2009 4:42:44 PM5:42 PM • @samuelbowman Certainly hope not; surely SF people don't share that much ground with vaccine nutters? #le09 by rsynnott via twitter • Ferris's transfers will have to go 60-40 to Sinnott. Seems v doable. Very pleased that Sinn Fein won't win a seat anywhere in Ireland #le09 by samuelbowman via twitter • Ferris out, and has conceded apparently. Kelly 8800 ahead of Sinnott with Ferris to distribute #le09 by stretchneil via twitter • @krayZpaving cause they were out. Very bad losers it would seem. by Stephen Spillane via twitter at 6/8/2009 4:38:42 PM5:38 PM • TV3 just mixed up the no of seats that FF andFG had won in the Locals. in fairness!!!!!!!!!!!! by sazzybm • @spiller2 in protest or because they were out? by krayZpaving via twitter at 6/8/2009 4:38:05 PM5:38 PM • Now between Sinnott and Kelly for last seat. Exciting stuff in Cork #le09 by Stephen Spillane via twitter at 6/8/2009 4:36:22 PM5:36 PM • SF walked out of count centre in Cork after Ferris eliminated #le09 by Stephen Spillane via twitter at 6/8/2009 4:36:05 PM5:36 PM • Its going to be very close. It will be very interesting to see where ferris's transfers go.

211 by sazzybm • sad again to see troisa ferris out, well done troisa you put up a good fight...... by philomenaf • New blog post: Ferris out of the running bit.ly by corkpolitics via twitter at 6/8/2009 4:34:02 PM5:34 PM • Ferris Eliminated!!! #le09 by Stephen Spillane via twitter at 6/8/2009 4:33:42 PM5:33 PM • figures in full from South .. sorry for the delay ... I'm shattered !! Ferris +4,094.. 73,389 Sean Kelly +36,318.. 134,712.. elected.. surplus 10,180 ..Alan Kelly +7,660.. 78,651 Sinnott +4,429.. 71,249...... 7,402 votes separate the last three.. 2,140 between Ferris and Sinnott.. distribution of Kelly surplus to take around 90 mins.. we are dangerously close to a recount, I understand.. by PJ Coogan edited by cianflah • Suprised Sinnott pulled ahead of Ferris on Sean Kelly transfers -Congrats to Toireasa she did really well hope Kelly wins the final seat by wendylimerick • Ah - Would they stop huddling! Have to go for a bus and want to know whether Kelly will get in! by dl37 • Has Ganely given up yet? by sazzybm • Apparently Ferris eliminated in South #Le09 by aoifecarroll via twitter at 6/8/2009 4:30:03 PM5:30 PM • Gormley on Hook 'We will Survive' by wendylimerick • Sinn Féin’s Toiréasa Ferris has been eliminated after the seventh count in the South constituency by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/8/2009 4:27:23 PM5:27 PM • returning officer still in a huddle by PJ Coogan • sinnott moves ahead of ferris .. ferris eliminated .. sinnott v kelly for the seat .. 728 votes between the two women .. stand by by PJ Coogan • what way will the back benchers vote in this motion of no confidence??? will rte even cover it i wonder? by sazzybm • Whats going on in NW / S?? Are we gonna get landed with recounts?? by dl37 • South update ... no new figures here yet .. but Returning Officer in huddles with various groups .. we now will be surprised if there ISN'T a full recount.. by PJ Coogan • The debate on the no confidence motion in the Govt to be tabled by FG will take place tomorrow and Wed, with a vote at 5.30pm on Wed by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/8/2009 4:23:06 PM5:23 PM • @ghook Inferior? They had a massive platform (higher than yours) and an area in the middle. Yours was more accessible. Great job yesterday by lexia via twitter at 6/8/2009 4:22:02 PM5:22 PM • @krayZpaving congrats keith by irishelection via twitter at 6/8/2009 4:21:22 PM5:21 PM

212 • RT @RTE_Elections: Nicholson of the Ulster Unionist party and Diane Dodds (DUP) have taken the final two seats in the NI European elections by Stephen Spillane via twitter at 6/8/2009 4:21:22 PM5:21 PM • Jim Nicholson of the Ulster Unionist party and Diane Dodds (DUP) have taken the final two seats in the NI European elections by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/8/2009 4:20:42 PM5:20 PM • Nessa Childers MEP!! #Le09 by aoifecarroll via twitter at 6/8/2009 4:19:42 PM5:19 PM • NESSA CHILDERS ELECTED MEP FOR IRELAND EAST #le09 by krayZpaving via twitter at 6/8/2009 4:19:42 PM5:19 PM • All 3 seats in the East have been filled with Labour's Nessa Childers & Fianna Fail's Liam Aylward being elected without reaching the quota by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/8/2009 4:19:22 PM5:19 PM • @sazzybm there are still 15 council seats to be decided on. by Suzy Byrne at 6/8/2009 6:05:03 PM7:05 PM • Still a dozen or so seats to be filled on Local Authorities...a lot of them in Meath for some reason. The candidate I canvassed for may take the distinction being the very last person elected this year by Fergal Crehan at 6/8/2009 6:04:58 PM7:04 PM • Suzy, Alexia and Cian have run this liveblog heroically. It has outperformed any other source of information and original reporting in the entire country. Huge thanks and congratulations to them. by Simon McGarr edited by Suzy Byrne at 6/8/2009 6:04:11 PM7:04 PM • New NW counts (original in brackets):

Gallagher: 82643 (82643) Ganley: 67,638 (70,638) Harkin: 84,813 (84,813) Higgins: 80,093 (80,093) by CarlowWeather edited by Suzy Byrne • Have all the council seats been filled yet? and is it just South and NW were waiting for? by sazzybm • I wish I had had a live blog to follow for the GE a couple of years ago. This site rocks! WEll done every one by sazzybm • Thanks for all the updates over the weekend folks, great blog.... I would happily redirect my TV license your direction! by Stew57 • #LE09 So far 868 of 883 local elections seats have been filled for the latest go to www.rte.ie/elections by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/8/2009 5:53:05 PM6:53 PM • Getting ready for 2nd stage debate on Aviation Bill 2009 by Paschald via twitter at 6/8/2009 5:52:43 PM6:52 PM • Right. Time to grab that final tea and then the 4 mins walk home to write some mails. by lexia via twitter at 6/8/2009 5:52:04 PM6:52 PM • My first experience of a live political blog. Tremendous. How did we ever get by without it. by bert mccann • George Lee arrives on his segway to visit school today #le09

213 by Suzy Byrne via twitter edited by Suzy Byrne • #LE09 (SF) has been elected to Louth County Council in the Drogheda East electoral area by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/8/2009 5:46:23 PM6:46 PM • #LE09 Oliver Tully (FG) has been elected to Louth County Council on count six in the Drogheda East electoral area by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/8/2009 5:45:02 PM6:45 PM • Great to see high level on the Liveblog all day 2day. Do you mods have stats on the weekend visitors? #le09 by Elrobo via twitter • #le09 In count for 12 seat Wexford borough council, gap between Danny Forde (green) and competitor closes from 2 to 1! Second recount called by greenparty_ie via twitter • EAST: final result McGuinness (FG), Aylward (FF), Childers (LB) - bit.ly by ElectionsIRL via twitter at 6/8/2009 5:40:44 PM6:40 PM • #LE09 Joseph Bonner (Ind) has been elected to Meath County Council in the Dunshaughlin electoral area by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/8/2009 5:40:23 PM6:40 PM • I think MLA is member of the local assembly by betty • RT @micknugent Silent march by Survivors of Institutional Abuse Ireland, Noon this Wed, Parnell Sq to Dail. Bring white ribbon. Please RT by Stephen Spillane via twitter at 6/8/2009 5:37:03 PM6:37 PM • @Fergal, thanks. I swear Ive never seen so many abreviations. Any news on NW or South? by sazzybm • @sazzy In a Northern Ireland context, it stands for Member of Legislative Assembly by Fergal Crehan at 6/8/2009 5:34:47 PM6:34 PM • I have a stupid question, what does MLA stand for? by sazzybm • Joseph Bonner (IND) elected in Meath Dunshaughlin. Recount concluded and we're now up to the Seventh count. Anyone got any further info on it? by Fergal Crehan at 6/8/2009 5:32:53 PM6:32 PM • @sazzybm On Q&A panel w John Gormley: Joan Burton, , & Michael Martin with others joining by satellite. #le09 by greenparty_ie via twitter • i is back! by Stephen Spillane via twitter at 6/8/2009 5:32:22 PM6:32 PM • 688 between them .. not 728 .. but TF says no recount.. Kelly V Sinnott for seat by PJ Coogan edited by Suzy Byrne • Alyward 4369 103605, Childers 12,865 102220, Phelan 6114 76,960, by CarlowWeather edited by Christine Bohan • Gilmore and Kenny on RTE news. by sazzybm • have eliminations and distributions taken place in the MW. Gilmore says Government have no mandate to govern, which is true. by sazzybm • Enda Kenny says in countries in Europe where Governments are dealing with the crisis they have not suffered the same loses by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/8/2009 5:30:03 PM6:30 PM

214 • Gilmore is at RTE Studios so I dont think he'll be heading to Cork by sazzybm • Labour Party leader Eamon Gilmore tells the Government no longer enjoys public support by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/8/2009 5:28:03 PM6:28 PM • Eoghan Murphy says thank you yfrog.com by lexia via twitter at 6/8/2009 5:20:44 PM6:20 PM • Well technically speaking it was the Returning Officer that called the re-check, not ganely so he really hasnt done anything wrong. and it was justice for O'Luain really. he is 3000 votes better off. by sazzybm • Watch the Questions and Answers' election special tonight from 10.30pm on RTÉ One or on the web www.rte.ie/live by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/8/2009 5:18:02 PM6:18 PM • @Elrobo Apparently, a mistake was discovered, so, theoretically, it was not a waste. #le09 by irlef2009 via twitter • Is there anyway that Ganley can be held accountable for time wasting for the recount esp since he lost votes? Can he get away with it? #le09 by Elrobo via twitter • dinner time, laters all by Stephen Spillane via twitter at 6/8/2009 5:11:02 PM6:11 PM • Labour people sweating buckets.. but I'm told that Gilmore is on his way to Cork.. by PJ Coogan • Kelly Surplus, Sinnot by 688 votes ahead of Ferris, Ferris will NOT seek a re-count75k of votes from| Ferris to transfer, that could easily swing it for Sinnot, only 8.8k behind Kelly, A by CarlowWeather edited by Christine Bohan • Eight of the twelve Irish seats in the European Parliament have now been filled by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/8/2009 5:08:02 PM6:08 PM • Successful Candidate hoisting on shoulders - An Irish speciality? Peculiarity? by Suzy Byrne at 6/8/2009 5:05:22 PM6:05 PM • I would have thought RTE would be all over the ganely story. but no!!!! by sazzybm • Anything doing in South? Have they commenced distributing Ferris' votes yet? #le09 by Fergal via twitter at 6/8/2009 5:04:03 PM6:04 PM • Delia (his wife) will decided what 'we' do next by Suzy Byrne at 6/8/2009 7:01:29 PM8:01 PM • Ganley says he thinks he is bowing out of politics - on newstalk now by Suzy Byrne at 6/8/2009 7:01:14 PM8:01 PM • dl37.. in that case i hope you are female and good looking !!!! by PJ Coogan • @Aoife Hmm, that kind of throws a spanner into the works for the march for abuse victims. The whole point was that it coincided with the debate on the Ryan report. Doesn't make FG look good. by Christine Bohan at 6/8/2009 6:58:08 PM7:58 PM • @aoifecarroll this why i hate politics at times, that should have precedence over no conf motion. by Stephen Spillane via twitter at 6/8/2009 6:57:22 PM7:57 PM • In other news Ryan Report Dail debate now on Thurs/Fri because of no confidence motion

215 by aoifecarroll via twitter at 6/8/2009 6:56:23 PM7:56 PM • Haven't been as nervous for the last 2 days! Hoping Kelly can hold out in the South! by dl37 • PJ Coogan I could kiss you for that prediction! by dl37 • In answer to maths query ... she would need a 75:25 split as opposed to 60:40 .. I think it's Kellys.. by PJ Coogan • Ganely Downfall was only a matter of time i suppose www.irishel''ection.com by cianflah edited by Simon McGarr at 6/8/2009 6:49:58 PM7:49 PM • The fewer of Ferris' votes are transferrable, the higher proprtion of them Sinnott needs. If they were all transferring, she would have needed to get them at a 60:40 rate. If only half are transferrable, that means..aagh, maths! by Fergal Crehan at 6/8/2009 6:49:38 PM7:49 PM • RT @RTE_Elections: Libertas leader Declan Ganley has conceded that he will not take a seat in the European elections #le09 by krayZpaving via twitter at 6/8/2009 6:49:05 PM7:49 PM • New blog post: Lynch welcomes moves to allow tenants purchase homes corkpolitics.ie by corkpolitics via twitter at 6/8/2009 6:48:44 PM7:48 PM • Those at the count inform me no more info for about an hour or so. Also looks like Kelly by about 3,000 or so based on the bundles #le09 by stepherunie via twitter • RT @RTE_Elections: Libertas leader Declan Ganley has conceded that he will not take a seat in the European elections - :) by Stephen Spillane via twitter at 6/8/2009 6:47:43 PM7:47 PM • Just goes to show you can't trust rte to count now that George Lee has left! ha ha! and Karma for ganley!!! ah! by sazzybm edited by Simon McGarr • Libertas leader Declan Ganley has conceded that he will not take a seat in the European elections by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/8/2009 6:46:42 PM7:46 PM • All this waiting around is killing me! by sazzybm • @stephencrowley i dont blame ya! You have seen alot of hard work wiped out. I felt the same in '02 though i wasnt in FG. by Stephen Spillane via twitter at 6/8/2009 6:45:46 PM7:45 PM • Well I think a review of the exit polls are needed after the Euro one we saw from Indo and RTE by CarlowWeather edited by Simon McGarr • I absolutely adore the fact that Ganley dropped votes! Karma's a terrible thing - must be kicking himself and whichever Team member told him about the wheelies! by dl37 • Alan Kellys people say nearly half of Ferris papers untransferrable.. Sinnot is getting a lot of transfers, but they feel their man can shade it.. estimate another 45 mins to wait.. Gilmore on his way by PJ Coogan • Count not even finished yet and the IT are running polls. I've often thought that newspapers are much more comfortable with opinion polls than actual elections by Fergal Crehan at 6/8/2009 6:41:19 PM7:41 PM

216 • by Fergal Crehan at 6/8/2009 6:41:14 PM7:41 PM • @stephencrowley I never said I agree with poll. Im just linking to what i found. by Stephen Spillane via twitter at 6/8/2009 6:39:06 PM7:39 PM • PJ Coogan - You have been amazing! Any News out of the South?? How's Alan Kelly doing?? by dl37 • Interesting IT poll, can the greens recover? 61% think not is.gd by Stephen Spillane via twitter at 6/8/2009 6:34:03 PM7:34 PM • @susanokeeffe passed 0.25 of a quota on second count. First time Labour receive expenses in North West. Ever! #le09 by stretchneil via twitter • #LE09 Fine Gael's has been elected to Meath County Council by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/8/2009 6:25:42 PM7:25 PM • Regina Doherty (FG) Elected Meath Dunshauglin on 8th count. Four of seven seats now filled by Fergal Crehan at 6/8/2009 6:23:15 PM7:23 PM • Janny mack!!! This is the best count ever!!! Labour must be brickin it!!!! by sazzybm • Free in Dublin @1pm on Friday? Check this event out is.gd by Stephen Spillane via twitter edited by cianflah at 6/8/2009 6:18:25 PM7:18 PM • We are contacting sources to get latest on South Count by Suzy Byrne at 6/8/2009 6:16:03 PM7:16 PM • Comment re Sinnott is not hashtagged and hasn't been confirmed by any of our regular sources at the count. I'm guessing its just someone causing mischief! by Fergal Crehan at 6/8/2009 6:15:27 PM7:15 PM • you sure? by sazzybm • any news from south and NW would be greatly appreciated!!! by sazzybm • Janny mack. What is taking them so long???? Were the Electoral areas particualrly big, loads of recounts or are they just taking their time? by sazzybm • Any news from Wexford, anyone by pratie 9 • For the G Lee fans "Newly elected Fine Gael TD for Dublin South, George Lee, will tomorrow enter the Dáil to take up his position as a Dáil Deputy tomorrow, Tuesday June 9th, at 12.45 pm." by cianflah at 6/8/2009 6:10:31 PM7:10 PM • Liam keep an eye here as we get regular reports from Cork. by Suzy Byrne at 6/8/2009 6:10:20 PM7:10 PM • any idea how transfers between kelly and sinnot are going? by liamthornton

217 • NEWS: Coughlan insists General Election is three years away: Tánaiste Mary Coughlan says the Government doe.. tinyurl.com by breakingnewsire via twitter • NORTHERN IRELAND: final result de Brun (SF), Nicholson (C), Dodds (DUP) - bit.ly by ElectionsIRL via twitter at 6/8/2009 6:08:02 PM7:08 PM • PJ Coogan your 3 days of reporting tallies and counts from Cork have been outstanding - enjoy the chips and many many thanks! Is there a ETA for next count? by Suzy Byrne at 6/8/2009 6:06:47 PM7:06 PM • chips have arrived at Neptune .. we love you, Sarah :) by PJ Coogan • ... • 2 • 3 • 4 • 5 • 6 • 7 • 8 • 9 • 10 • 11 • ... • Oldest > • • @CarlowWeather Where did you hear that? by Christine Bohan at 6/8/2009 7:27:53 PM8:27 PM • Massive Result in Ireland South congrats to Labour by wendylimerick • RT @conoro: Ding Dong! The Witch is dead. Which old Witch? The Wicked Witch! Ding Dong! The Wicked Witch is dead. by Stephen Spillane via twitter at 6/8/2009 7:27:42 PM8:27 PM • So state of Euro Parties in IRL EPP 3 (-1), PES 3 (+2), UEN 2 (-1), Ind/Dem 0 (-1) NI (or GUE) 1. 3 seats left to declare #ep09 #eu09 by Stephen Spillane via twitter at 6/8/2009 7:27:22 PM8:27 PM • Sinnot calling a recount?? by CarlowWeather • Huge result for Labour. by Christine Bohan at 6/8/2009 7:26:47 PM8:26 PM • Well done Labour by sazzybm • and if anyone doubted my sources for Ireland South Result.... :P by Stephen Spillane via twitter at 6/8/2009 7:25:03 PM8:25 PM • #LE09 The recount in Dundalk South has been completed with Independent Alan Grehan elected by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/8/2009 7:25:03 PM8:25 PM • Labour will get a huge lift from this, great result from small % by CarlowWeather

218 • It's set to be a massive day for @labour with THREE seats in the European Parliament won. #le09 by krayZpaving via twitter at 6/8/2009 7:24:03 PM8:24 PM • Gilmore has texted Senator Michael McCarthy ... he'll be here shortly by PJ Coogan • I've been waiting for chance to play that rap all day.... by Suzy Byrne at 6/8/2009 7:23:16 PM8:23 PM • sinnott has given a press doorstep accepting that she's not going to win by PJ Coogan

• Object 22 by Suzy Byrne at 6/8/2009 7:22:20 PM8:22 PM • Cost of Car to Helipad €50, Helicopter to Cork €200 - Kelly taking the seat PRICELESS by dl37 • @Keith ...Seriously?! Gilmore Force One?:) by Christine Bohan at 6/8/2009 7:21:20 PM8:21 PM • Kelly wins by 10000 votes #Le09 by aoifecarroll via twitter at 6/8/2009 7:21:03 PM8:21 PM • Gilmore had better not try and expense that Chopper! by CarlowWeather • because of this election thing, i've just realised im off on holidays on Sunday. I need to prepare.... by Stephen Spillane via twitter at 6/8/2009 7:20:42 PM8:20 PM • Gilmore going to Cork by helicopter, I understand. by krayZpaving • RT @abigailrieley: RT @dermotcasey RT @conor_pope: Declan Ganley to bow out of political life after conceding defeat in European elections. by Stephen Spillane via twitter at 6/8/2009 7:19:46 PM8:19 PM • So its definitely Kelly's? :-) [Don't use Smiley's but that deserves one] by dl37 • if he left dublin at half 6 it will at least be 9 by sazzybm

219 • Oh i will be very very happy if its Kelly seat farewell Kathy by wendylimerick • at least 2 half hours by sazzybm • Gilmore was in Dublin at 5.30 and live on TV news at 6 - how long till he gets to Cork? by Suzy Byrne at 6/8/2009 7:17:29 PM8:17 PM • They are waiting for Gilmore to arrive in Neptune to make the official Announcement of Alan Kelly to get the 3rd seat in Ireland South #le09 by Stephen Spillane via twitter at 6/8/2009 7:16:08 PM8:16 PM • The South Result is keeping me from making dinner... 186 others are camped out on liveblog waiting too #le09 by Suzy Byrne via twitter • Correction : Susan O'Keeffe ( Labour ) eliminated in Count 2 North East #le09 #ep09 by squidlimerick via twitter • I'm hearing Kelly has the seat by CarlowWeather • I'm getting word that Neptune Count Centre and Alan Kelly are waiting on Eamon Gilmore to arrive before making announcement. PJ Coogan can you double confirm? by Suzy Byrne at 6/8/2009 7:15:24 PM8:15 PM • Love it when people ring me over my tweets! ;) by Stephen Spillane via twitter at 6/8/2009 7:15:22 PM8:15 PM • @suzybie Its Alan Kelly. ~le09 by Stephen Spillane via twitter at 6/8/2009 7:13:22 PM8:13 PM • Overly optimistic math doing the rounds re. A Kelly. If 50% transfer he needs 38.25%, if 75% transfer he needs 42.15%. Still likely! #le09 by funferal via twitter • told kelly has last seat in ireland south, announced soon #le09 by Stephen Spillane via twitter at 6/8/2009 7:09:43 PM8:09 PM • Labour's Susan O'Keeffe has been eliminated on the second count in the North West by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/8/2009 7:08:42 PM8:08 PM • New blog post: Count continues at Neptune bit.ly by corkpolitics via twitter at 6/8/2009 7:07:22 PM8:07 PM • @stephencrowley yes he told everyone & media HE WILL RUN IN DUBLIN WEST this is not an issue in our movement and voters knew this. by BrianGreene via twitter at 6/8/2009 7:07:02 PM8:07 PM • @spiller2 I totally agree, especially as the survivors had organised the solidarity march to be on Wed by aoifecarroll via twitter at 6/8/2009 7:05:42 PM8:05 PM • New blog post: Count continues at Neptune bit.ly by corkpolitics via twitter at 6/8/2009 7:05:42 PM8:05 PM • good morning twitter, did anything happen while i was asleep, where is my sleep digest. :) by BrianGreene via twitter at 6/8/2009 7:05:22 PM8:05 PM • #le09 Just uploaded video for Limerick City Council count to www.limerickblogger.ie by squidlimerick via twitter edited by Suzy Byrne • video of Joe Higgins declaration / press talk now online bit.ly by BrianGreene via twitter at 6/8/2009 7:03:22 PM8:03 PM • Newstalk report that Ganley will not lead the No to Lisbon 2 campaign and no longer lead Libertas by Suzy Byrne at 6/8/2009 7:02:17 PM8:02 PM

220 • o...... candidate to be co opted by Simon John Draper • Ya you know the way maurice ahern was running in the by election and for county council, what if (god forbid) he won both. what would happen? by sazzybm • @Mark_Coughlan Yesterday I was hearing that another SP member could be co-opted in place of Higgins by Fergal via twitter at 6/8/2009 7:52:02 PM8:52 PM • @Mark_Coughlan thats normal for Inds, but hes in a party so its a selection convention. by Stephen Spillane via twitter at 6/8/2009 7:51:22 PM8:51 PM • @Guinness69 no Leonard lost his seat by CarlowWeather • Joe Higgins elected to council and EP. So his council seat goes to the last eliminated candidate? #le09 Anyone know the rule here? by Mark_Coughlan via twitter at 6/8/2009 7:50:22 PM8:50 PM • RT @ni22: alan kelly about to come into neptune to claim victory... #le09 by Stephen Spillane via twitter at 6/8/2009 7:50:03 PM8:50 PM • 14 seats remain to be filled Fine Gael 334 Fianna Fáil 213 Other 135 Labour 130 Sinn Féin 54 Green Party 3 by CarlowWeather • labour polled 28000 in nth west...... thats great first time out by Simon John Draper • did Noel Leonard get in in Meath by guinness69 • I found the irish election site way too hard to navigate. I prefer this one definatly by sazzybm • The site looks way clearer with this style of liveblog. All fancy and stuff - Irishelection.com just got posh. wha? by Mark_Coughlan • North west count? I know we know its going to be Higgins Gallagher and Harkin but still by how much? by sazzybm • Sinnott GONE, Ganley GONE, Ahern GONE by Andrew Lally • Ganley said he will now 'bow out of political life'. by Andrew Lally • Agree - It's been fantastic! Can't wait for a GE just for the Blog coverage by dl37 • definatly the best blog!!!!! hats off! by sazzybm • any news on 3rd count in NW? by CarlowWeather • Thanks to everyone for the liveblog - best source of news, bar none!

221 by PMCC • in fairness to alan kelly what a campaign , no stone unturned or pole unpostered! by Erica Mulvihill • Oh thank god for that. This has been the most exciting election ever! I need a drink!!! by sazzybm • The live blog was absolutely fantastic! thanks for everyone for the info, so much better than the mainstream media! by Dave • Ganely.... ya right.He'll be back by sazzybm • yep 96fm have Sinnot Conceeding, thank god for that, Gilmore flying high :-) by CarlowWeather • Someone hijack Gilmore's chopper and go check! by dl37 • This live blog was by a country mile the best source of info for elections in the country. Thanks guys. Great day for Labour! by cmccann2 • This just gets better: Declan Ganley has retired from active political life #le09 is.gd by krayZpaving via twitter at 6/8/2009 7:39:02 PM8:39 PM • so no recount then? by sazzybm • @Alexia Heh:) by Christine Bohan at 6/8/2009 7:36:12 PM8:36 PM • PJ's live on 96FM now, with a clip of Kathy conceding. by Stephen • all on tender hooks!!!! by sazzybm • Where's PJ when you need him?? by dl37 • 248 watchers on the liveblog at the moment... by krayZpaving • Holy shit. Nearly 250 people are watching the Election liveblog www.scribblelive.com by lexia via twitter at 6/8/2009 7:35:25 PM8:35 PM • What way were o'keeffe's transfers going in the NW does anyone know? by sazzybm • cant get through to contact in centre now, anyone in Cork give an update? by CarlowWeather • look folks....if we are going to get last seat...... she can recount all she wants....ganly lost 3000 votes doing same...... by Simon John Draper • Please Please Please No - Don't think my stress levels could handle it! by dl37 • well done to alan and all labour party candidates who were successful great election all round! by Erica Mulvihill • @Christine Gilforce One and Two are strictly MPVs :) by Alexia Golez at 6/8/2009 7:30:29 PM8:30 PM • Anyone who's actually in Cork confirm if there's a recount?

222 by krayZpaving • p.ie and call from centre that shes looking into it, not confirmed by any means by CarlowWeather • sinnott recount?!?!? are you for real? I cant take much more of this? by sazzybm • if this is true....it will be the ice on our cake...... come on alan by simonjohndraper • Noooooo No Recount! Come on Labour - Absolutely amazing weekend for Labour! by dl37 • Sorry anyone got a link to the Meath : Local Electoral Dunshaughlin result by guinness69 • #le09 final transfer graphs done for Ireland South www.johnbrowne.ie by browne_jp via twitter • ReCount in Tullow Co. Carlow returned same result with Hunter loosing another 2 votes #Le09 by CarlowWeather via twitter • Ya but this time around they should try explaining to the people what its all about instead of ramming it down our throats the week before!!! by sazzybm • New blog post: Kelly elected bit.ly by corkpolitics via twitter at 6/8/2009 8:16:27 PM9:16 PM • RT @aoifecarroll: So only 1 anti-lisbon MEP elected in Ireland - a good sign for the coming referendum #ep09 #eu09 by Stephen Spillane via twitter at 6/8/2009 8:14:02 PM9:14 PM • And when we get results for the remaining 14 council seats we'll try to bring them to readers (not a mention of electronic voting please - what liveblogging could we do if there were not 3 days of counting?) by Suzy Byrne at 6/8/2009 8:13:48 PM9:13 PM • herlad.ie on Joe Higgins url.ie they wont eat their words of Herald AM last Thursday by BrianGreene via twitter at 6/8/2009 8:13:22 PM9:13 PM • @aoifecarroll thats a nice fact! :) by Stephen Spillane via twitter at 6/8/2009 8:13:22 PM9:13 PM • Still 14 seats remaining to be filled in local authorities. by Fergal Crehan at 6/8/2009 8:12:43 PM9:12 PM • Oh Is that a tear in Mary Hanafin eye by wendylimerick • So only 1 anti-lisbon MEP elected in Ireland #Le09 by aoifecarroll via twitter at 6/8/2009 8:12:22 PM9:12 PM • Joe Higgins mammy with him a lovely woman by wendylimerick • It will be in interesting to see if Gormley and Martin are singing from same hymn sheet, first time both government parties on Q&A together by CarlowWeather • Anyone want to add me to the whos bloggingh list so I can grab and upload the papers later by Squid Limerick • Fiachra O'Luain (Independent Candidate North-West) asks Gardai to investigate how his 3,000 votes went missing by Suzy Byrne at 6/8/2009 8:10:35 PM9:10 PM

223 • @spiller2 tell him hurry. Kathy sinnott was seen out the back looking in a wheely bin. #le09 by Johnp63 via twitter • FF will not call a by-election in 2009 #le09 by Cripipper via twitter • I cant wait for Q&A. its gona be a blood bath!!!! by sazzybm • John Bowman needs to press the suit....or maybe not because he never looks neat :) by Suzy Byrne at 6/8/2009 8:07:00 PM9:07 PM • Fianna Fáil's Brian Crowley, Fine Gael's Seán Kelly and Labour's Alan Kelly have been elected in the South by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/8/2009 8:04:02 PM9:04 PM • Martin, Gormley, R Bruton, Burton and MLM confirmed on Q&A by CarlowWeather • the govt will fall on the budget over welfare cuts and not before...... get real by Simon John Draper • John Bowman has had that tie on for the last 3 days by wendylimerick • there is..but...... if they wont.....we will by Simon John Draper • @Carlowweather Dub Sth was lost to Seamus Brennan's death. FG's moving of that writ might have been the end of that particular gentleman's agreement. by Fergal Crehan at 6/8/2009 8:03:11 PM9:03 PM • www.irishelection.com by Simon McGarr • govt wont want an election they will lose to shinners/fg by Simon John Draper • best time for Donegal SW byelection wud be at same time as Lisbon, come on Frank McBrearty Jr (if he runs...) by cmccann2 • They will because with the cope gone the gov only have a majority of 2 I think. correnct me if Im wrong by sazzybm • Thats Tradition for seats that are lost due to a death Fergal, no rule on it by CarlowWeather • seat in senate for someone.....hey...... three labour meps...... oh what a campaign by Simon John Draper • In Ireland the govt can take as long as it wants to hold a by-election; I don't think we will ever see it as there will be a GE 1st #le09 by Cripipper via twitter • Gathering in Toners for a mini celebration...wishing we were in Cork! What a day for @labour #Le09 by aoifecarroll via twitter at 6/8/2009 7:59:44 PM8:59 PM • @Fergal Aye, that seems to be the case - so the SP will be cultivating a new face for the CC around here while Joe will go for the GE. Cool. by Mark_Coughlan via twitter at 6/8/2009 7:58:43 PM8:58 PM • FG moved the writ for Dublin south. Wasn't there a tradition that the party holding the old seat had the right to move the writ for a by-election? by Fergal Crehan at 6/8/2009 7:58:36 PM8:58 PM • Independent MEP Kathy Sinnott has conceded to Labour's Alan Kelly in the battle for the

224 final seat in the South by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/8/2009 7:57:42 PM8:57 PM • Is there a time limit to when they have to have the Copes by-election -Doubt they will be in a rush to fill it? by wendylimerick • hanafin said on newstalk..next spring...... but it will be moved sooner...possibly by fg/lab by Simon John Draper • October I think by sazzybm • How long before The Copes By-Election is ran? by CarlowWeather • if ind....with agreement of council by Simon John Draper • @Mark Yeah, someone else will just be co-opted (and for Maureen O'Sullivan's seat as well). Think Joe Higgins is co-opting Denis Keane (sp?) who was running in Mulhuddart. by Christine Bohan at 6/8/2009 7:53:01 PM8:53 PM • feck it by guinness69 • he was good in our area by guinness69 • Questions and Answers on RTE 1and Tonight with Vincent Browne will be live blogged here at the Count Day Liveblog to round off the three day countfest. Any or all of #le09 , #qa12 , #vinb will get your tweet picked up from Twitter. by Suzy Byrne edited by Simon McGarr at 6/8/2009 6:03:37 PM7:03 PM • To join in go to www.scribblelive.com or put #le09 at the end of your Twitter tweets. Priority on the liveblog is given to reporting results, trends, happenings in counts and links to other information online of interest to readers rather than comments and chat. by Suzy Byrne at 6/7/2009 12:46:20 PM1:46 PM yesterday • Video of Joe Higgins' Victory Speech after winning the MEP seat last night. www.joehiggins.eu thanks to @briangreene by VoteJoeHiggins via twitter • FT's Brussel's blog on winners and losers in the #ep09 elections #eu09 is.gd by Stephen Spillane via twitter at 6/8/2009 8:39:44 PM9:39 PM • Watching Prime Time Investigates, taking a break from #le09 before dipping my toe in again for Q&A. by Mark_Coughlan via twitter at 6/8/2009 8:39:22 PM9:39 PM • A week ago, what was considered a "good" result in the circumstances for FF was to hold Eoin Ryan's seat and lose no more than 50 local authority seats. They will finish up with a loss of over 80 seats by Fergal Crehan at 6/8/2009 8:38:27 PM9:38 PM • Labour the dominant local gov party in Dublin and Labour sharing the MEP seats equally with FF and FG in Munster by Andrew Lally • Ind/Dem Co-Leader loses seat is.gd #ep09 #eu09 @bloggingportal by Stephen Spillane via twitter at 6/8/2009 8:37:23 PM9:37 PM • Good article on Twitter in 's Time, available @ tinyurl.com by Paschald via twitter at 6/8/2009 8:37:02 PM9:37 PM • They were 2004 figures

225 by CarlowWeather • brettmirl I'm in Dun( boyne by guinness69 edited by Suzy Byrne • 302 Fine Gael 293 Fine Fail 101 Labour by CarlowWeather • #LE09 FG’s Jim Holloway and Suzanne Jamal and FF’s Jenny McHugh, Tommy Reilly and have been elected to Meath County Council by RTE_Elections via twitter • Since my last tweet FG gained 3 seats now on 339! by Stephen Spillane via twitter at 6/8/2009 8:34:03 PM9:34 PM • 4 Local election seats left to be filled and they are in my Constituency. Dunshaughlin LEA of Meath. Anyone got an abacus handy? #le09 by brettmirl via twitter • There's still a count going on in Wexford by pratie 9 • 4 seats remain to be filled Fine Gael 339 Fianna Fáil 217 Other 135 Labour 131 Sinn Féin 54 Green Party 3 by CarlowWeather • @BrianGreene do you know how many Council seats the socilalist party won? by Stephen Spillane via twitter at 6/8/2009 8:30:52 PM9:30 PM • #LE09 FG’s Jim Holloway and Suzanne Jamal and FF’s Jenny McHugh, Tommy Reilly and Shane Cassells have been elected to Meath County Council by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/8/2009 8:30:23 PM9:30 PM • FF's seat loss is well below the 50 that was posited by themselves and their allies in the media as an acceptable level of loss. Add to that the loss of a Euro seat in Dublin, and this is a terrible result even by the very low standards they set for themselves. by Fergal Crehan at 6/8/2009 8:30:04 PM9:30 PM • RTE say 7 seat left with Fg 339 and FF 217 by CarlowWeather • RTE TV saying its only seven seats left. by Fergal Crehan at 6/8/2009 8:28:08 PM9:28 PM • With 9 seats left to fill. FG on 336 seats, FF 215, Lab 131, SF 54, GP 3, OTH 135 by Stephen Spillane via twitter at 6/8/2009 8:27:42 PM9:27 PM • come on!!! Seriously becoming a joke now!!! Why is it taking so long? by sazzybm

• by Simon McGarr at 6/8/2009 8:26:18 PM9:26 PM • Brilliant graphic from John Brown of www.johnbrowne.ie . Reminds me of Napoleon's attack on Moscow. by Simon McGarr at 6/8/2009 8:25:45 PM9:25 PM

226 • New blog post: New MEPs and Euro candidates deliver speeches in Neptune bit.ly by corkpolitics via twitter at 6/8/2009 8:24:22 PM9:24 PM • jesus they are slow in Dunshaughlin by guinness69 • @Simon Counting is incredibly slow there - it's the slowest in the country. There was a recount after four counts. My candidate may have the distinction of filling the last seat in the election by Fergal Crehan at 6/8/2009 8:23:59 PM9:23 PM • @Fergal Has RTE stalled, or has only one count be run? by Simon McGarr • City Council video seems to be working again. Vimeo has had some sort of technical issue today #le09 by squidlimerick via twitter • Meath CoCo - Dunshaughlin - BONNER, Joseph Ind, DOHERTY, Regina FG, FITZGERALD, Brian Ind, KILLIAN, Nick FF elected #le09 by brettmirl via twitter • Still no news from Dunshaughlin lea of Meath CoCo, 4 out of 7 elected. 2 Ind, 1 FG, 1FF. Slowest! Count! Ever! #le09 by brettmirl via twitter • New blog post: Gilmore in Neptune bit.ly by corkpolitics via twitter at 6/8/2009 8:20:23 PM9:20 PM • Dunshauglin not finished yet. This is where things stand now: www.rte.ie by Fergal Crehan at 6/8/2009 8:19:02 PM9:19 PM • CarlowWeather Where did you hear that? by Christine Bohan at 6/8/2009 7:27:53 PM8:27 PM yesterday • Massive Result in Ireland South congrats to Labour by wendylimerick • RT @conoro: Ding Dong! The Witch is dead. Which old Witch? The Wicked Witch! Ding Dong! The Wicked Witch is dead. by Stephen Spillane via twitter at 6/8/2009 7:27:42 PM8:27 PM yesterday • So state of Euro Parties in IRL EPP 3 (-1), PES 3 (+2), UEN 2 (-1), Ind/Dem 0 (-1) NI (or GUE) 1. 3 seats left to declare #ep09 #eu09 by Stephen Spillane via twitter at 6/8/2009 7:27:22 PM8:27 PM yesterday • Sinnot calling a recount?? by CarlowWeather • Huge result for Labour. by Christine Bohan at 6/8/2009 7:26:47 PM8:26 PM yesterday • Well done Labour by sazzybm • and if anyone doubted my sources for Ireland South Result.... :P by Stephen Spillane via twitter at 6/8/2009 7:25:03 PM8:25 PM yesterday • #LE09 The recount in Dundalk South has been completed with Independent Alan Grehan elected by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/8/2009 7:25:03 PM8:25 PM yesterday • Labour will get a huge lift from this, great result from small % by CarlowWeather • It's set to be a massive day for @labour with THREE seats in the European Parliament won. #le09

227 by krayZpaving via twitter at 6/8/2009 7:24:03 PM8:24 PM yesterday • Gilmore has texted Senator Michael McCarthy ... he'll be here shortly by PJ Coogan • I've been waiting for chance to play that rap all day.... by Suzy Byrne at 6/8/2009 7:23:16 PM8:23 PM yesterday • sinnott has given a press doorstep accepting that she's not going to win by PJ Coogan

• Object 23 by Suzy Byrne at 6/8/2009 7:22:20 PM8:22 PM yesterday • Cost of Car to Helipad €50, Helicopter to Cork €200 - Kelly taking the seat PRICELESS by dl37 • @Keith ...Seriously?! Gilmore Force One?:) by Christine Bohan at 6/8/2009 7:21:20 PM8:21 PM yesterday • Kelly wins by 10000 votes #Le09 by aoifecarroll via twitter at 6/8/2009 7:21:03 PM8:21 PM yesterday • Gilmore had better not try and expense that Chopper! by CarlowWeather • because of this election thing, i've just realised im off on holidays on Sunday. I need to prepare.... by Stephen Spillane via twitter at 6/8/2009 7:20:42 PM8:20 PM yesterday • Gilmore going to Cork by helicopter, I understand. by krayZpaving • RT @abigailrieley: RT @dermotcasey RT @conor_pope: Declan Ganley to bow out of political life after conceding defeat in European elections. by Stephen Spillane via twitter at 6/8/2009 7:19:46 PM8:19 PM yesterday • So its definitely Kelly's? :-) [Don't use Smiley's but that deserves one] by dl37 • if he left dublin at half 6 it will at least be 9 by sazzybm • Oh i will be very very happy if its Kelly seat farewell Kathy by wendylimerick

228 • at least 2 half hours by sazzybm • Gilmore was in Dublin at 5.30 and live on TV news at 6 - how long till he gets to Cork? by Suzy Byrne at 6/8/2009 7:17:29 PM8:17 PM yesterday • They are waiting for Gilmore to arrive in Neptune to make the official Announcement of Alan Kelly to get the 3rd seat in Ireland South #le09 by Stephen Spillane via twitter at 6/8/2009 7:16:08 PM8:16 PM yesterday • The South Result is keeping me from making dinner... 186 others are camped out on liveblog waiting too #le09 by Suzy Byrne via twitter • Correction : Susan O'Keeffe ( Labour ) eliminated in Count 2 North East #le09 #ep09 by squidlimerick via twitter • I'm hearing Kelly has the seat by CarlowWeather • I'm getting word that Neptune Count Centre and Alan Kelly are waiting on Eamon Gilmore to arrive before making announcement. PJ Coogan can you double confirm? by Suzy Byrne at 6/8/2009 7:15:24 PM8:15 PM yesterday • Love it when people ring me over my tweets! ;) by Stephen Spillane via twitter at 6/8/2009 7:15:22 PM8:15 PM yesterday • @suzybie Its Alan Kelly. ~le09 by Stephen Spillane via twitter at 6/8/2009 7:13:22 PM8:13 PM yesterday • Overly optimistic math doing the rounds re. A Kelly. If 50% transfer he needs 38.25%, if 75% transfer he needs 42.15%. Still likely! #le09 by funferal via twitter • told kelly has last seat in ireland south, announced soon #le09 by Stephen Spillane via twitter at 6/8/2009 7:09:43 PM8:09 PM yesterday • Labour's Susan O'Keeffe has been eliminated on the second count in the North West by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/8/2009 7:08:42 PM8:08 PM yesterday • New blog post: Count continues at Neptune bit.ly by corkpolitics via twitter at 6/8/2009 7:07:22 PM8:07 PM yesterday • @stephencrowley yes he told everyone & media HE WILL RUN IN DUBLIN WEST this is not an issue in our movement and voters knew this. by BrianGreene via twitter at 6/8/2009 7:07:02 PM8:07 PM yesterday • @spiller2 I totally agree, especially as the survivors had organised the solidarity march to be on Wed by aoifecarroll via twitter at 6/8/2009 7:05:42 PM8:05 PM yesterday • New blog post: Count continues at Neptune bit.ly by corkpolitics via twitter at 6/8/2009 7:05:42 PM8:05 PM yesterday • good morning twitter, did anything happen while i was asleep, where is my sleep digest. :) by BrianGreene via twitter at 6/8/2009 7:05:22 PM8:05 PM yesterday • #le09 Just uploaded video for Limerick City Council count to www.limerickblogger.ie by squidlimerick via twitter edited by Suzy Byrne • video of Joe Higgins declaration / press talk now online bit.ly by BrianGreene via twitter at 6/8/2009 7:03:22 PM8:03 PM yesterday • Newstalk report that Ganley will not lead the No to Lisbon 2 campaign and no longer lead Libertas by Suzy Byrne at 6/8/2009 7:02:17 PM8:02 PM yesterday • he was good in our area

229 by guinness69 • no...... candidate to be co opted by Simon John Draper • Ya you know the way maurice ahern was running in the by election and for county council, what if (god forbid) he won both. what would happen? by sazzybm • @Mark_Coughlan Yesterday I was hearing that another SP member could be co-opted in place of Higgins by Fergal via twitter at 6/8/2009 7:52:02 PM8:52 PM yesterday • @Mark_Coughlan thats normal for Inds, but hes in a party so its a selection convention. by Stephen Spillane via twitter at 6/8/2009 7:51:22 PM8:51 PM yesterday • @Guinness69 no Leonard lost his seat by CarlowWeather • Joe Higgins elected to council and EP. So his council seat goes to the last eliminated candidate? #le09 Anyone know the rule here? by Mark_Coughlan via twitter at 6/8/2009 7:50:22 PM8:50 PM yesterday • RT @ni22: alan kelly about to come into neptune to claim victory... #le09 by Stephen Spillane via twitter at 6/8/2009 7:50:03 PM8:50 PM yesterday • 14 seats remain to be filled Fine Gael 334 Fianna Fáil 213 Other 135 Labour 130 Sinn Féin 54 Green Party 3 by CarlowWeather • labour polled 28000 in nth west...... thats great first time out by Simon John Draper • did Noel Leonard get in in Meath by guinness69 • I found the irish election site way too hard to navigate. I prefer this one definatly by sazzybm • The site looks way clearer with this style of liveblog. All fancy and stuff - Irishelection.com just got posh. wha? by Mark_Coughlan • North west count? I know we know its going to be Higgins Gallagher and Harkin but still by how much? by sazzybm • Sinnott GONE, Ganley GONE, Ahern GONE by Andrew Lally • Ganley said he will now 'bow out of political life'. by Andrew Lally • Agree - It's been fantastic! Can't wait for a GE just for the Blog coverage by dl37 • definatly the best blog!!!!! hats off! by sazzybm • any news on 3rd count in NW? by CarlowWeather • Thanks to everyone for the liveblog - best source of news, bar none!

230 by PMCC • in fairness to alan kelly what a campaign , no stone unturned or pole unpostered! by Erica Mulvihill • Oh thank god for that. This has been the most exciting election ever! I need a drink!!! by sazzybm • The live blog was absolutely fantastic! thanks for everyone for the info, so much better than the mainstream media! by Dave • Ganely.... ya right.He'll be back by sazzybm • yep 96fm have Sinnot Conceeding, thank god for that, Gilmore flying high :-) by CarlowWeather • Someone hijack Gilmore's chopper and go check! by dl37 • This live blog was by a country mile the best source of info for elections in the country. Thanks guys. Great day for Labour! by cmccann2 • so no recount then? by sazzybm • @Alexia Heh:) by Christine Bohan at 6/8/2009 7:36:12 PM8:36 PM yesterday • PJ's live on 96FM now, with a clip of Kathy conceding. by Stephen • all on tender hooks!!!! by sazzybm • Where's PJ when you need him?? by dl37 • 248 watchers on the liveblog at the moment... by krayZpaving • Holy shit. Nearly 250 people are watching the Election liveblog www.scribblelive.com by lexia via twitter at 6/8/2009 7:35:25 PM8:35 PM yesterday • What way were o'keeffe's transfers going in the NW does anyone know? by sazzybm • cant get through to contact in centre now, anyone in Cork give an update? by CarlowWeather • look folks....if we are going to get last seat...... she can recount all she wants....ganly lost 3000 votes doing same...... by Simon John Draper • Please Please Please No - Don't think my stress levels could handle it! by dl37 • well done to alan and all labour party candidates who were successful great election all round! by Erica Mulvihill • @Christine Gilforce One and Two are strictly MPVs :) by Alexia Golez at 6/8/2009 7:30:29 PM8:30 PM yesterday • Anyone who's actually in Cork confirm if there's a recount? by krayZpaving • p.ie and call from centre that shes looking into it, not confirmed by any means

231 by CarlowWeather • sinnott recount?!?!? are you for real? I cant take much more of this? by sazzybm • if this is true....it will be the ice on our cake...... come on alan by simonjohndraper • Noooooo No Recount! Come on Labour - Absolutely amazing weekend for Labour! by dl37 • Dunshauglin not finished yet. This is where things stand now: www.rte.ie by Fergal Crehan at 6/8/2009 8:19:02 PM9:19 PM yesterday • Sorry anyone got a link to the Meath : Local Electoral Dunshaughlin result by guinness69 • #le09 final transfer graphs done for Ireland South www.johnbrowne.ie by browne_jp via twitter • ReCount in Tullow Co. Carlow returned same result with Hunter loosing another 2 votes #Le09 by CarlowWeather via twitter • Ya but this time around they should try explaining to the people what its all about instead of ramming it down our throats the week before!!! by sazzybm • New blog post: Kelly elected bit.ly by corkpolitics via twitter at 6/8/2009 8:16:27 PM9:16 PM yesterday • RT @aoifecarroll: So only 1 anti-lisbon MEP elected in Ireland - a good sign for the coming referendum #ep09 #eu09 by Stephen Spillane via twitter at 6/8/2009 8:14:02 PM9:14 PM yesterday • And when we get results for the remaining 14 council seats we'll try to bring them to readers (not a mention of electronic voting please - what liveblogging could we do if there were not 3 days of counting?) by Suzy Byrne at 6/8/2009 8:13:48 PM9:13 PM yesterday • herlad.ie on Joe Higgins url.ie they wont eat their words of Herald AM last Thursday by BrianGreene via twitter at 6/8/2009 8:13:22 PM9:13 PM yesterday • @aoifecarroll thats a nice fact! :) by Stephen Spillane via twitter at 6/8/2009 8:13:22 PM9:13 PM yesterday • Still 14 seats remaining to be filled in local authorities. by Fergal Crehan at 6/8/2009 8:12:43 PM9:12 PM yesterday • Oh Is that a tear in Mary Hanafin eye by wendylimerick • So only 1 anti-lisbon MEP elected in Ireland #Le09 by aoifecarroll via twitter at 6/8/2009 8:12:22 PM9:12 PM yesterday • Joe Higgins mammy with him a lovely woman by wendylimerick • It will be in interesting to see if Gormley and Martin are singing from same hymn sheet, first time both government parties on Q&A together by CarlowWeather • Anyone want to add me to the whos bloggingh list so I can grab and upload the papers later by Squid Limerick • Fiachra O'Luain (Independent Candidate North-West) asks Gardai to investigate how his 3,000 votes went missing by Suzy Byrne at 6/8/2009 8:10:35 PM9:10 PM yesterday

232 • @spiller2 tell him hurry. Kathy sinnott was seen out the back looking in a wheely bin. #le09 by Johnp63 via twitter • FF will not call a by-election in 2009 #le09 by Cripipper via twitter • I cant wait for Q&A. its gona be a blood bath!!!! by sazzybm • John Bowman needs to press the suit....or maybe not because he never looks neat :) by Suzy Byrne at 6/8/2009 8:07:00 PM9:07 PM yesterday • Fianna Fáil's Brian Crowley, Fine Gael's Seán Kelly and Labour's Alan Kelly have been elected in the South by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/8/2009 8:04:02 PM9:04 PM yesterday • Martin, Gormley, R Bruton, Burton and MLM confirmed on Q&A by CarlowWeather • the govt will fall on the budget over welfare cuts and not before...... get real by Simon John Draper • John Bowman has had that tie on for the last 3 days by wendylimerick • there is..but...... if they wont.....we will by Simon John Draper • @Carlowweather Dub Sth was lost to Seamus Brennan's death. FG's moving of that writ might have been the end of that particular gentleman's agreement. by Fergal Crehan at 6/8/2009 8:03:11 PM9:03 PM yesterday • www.irishelection.com by Simon McGarr • govt wont want an election they will lose to shinners/fg by Simon John Draper • best time for Donegal SW byelection wud be at same time as Lisbon, come on Frank McBrearty Jr (if he runs...) by cmccann2 • They will because with the cope gone the gov only have a majority of 2 I think. correnct me if Im wrong by sazzybm • Thats Tradition for seats that are lost due to a death Fergal, no rule on it by CarlowWeather • seat in senate for someone.....hey...... three labour meps...... oh what a campaign by Simon John Draper • In Ireland the govt can take as long as it wants to hold a by-election; I don't think we will ever see it as there will be a GE 1st #le09 by Cripipper via twitter • Gathering in Toners for a mini celebration...wishing we were in Cork! What a day for @labour #Le09 by aoifecarroll via twitter at 6/8/2009 7:59:44 PM8:59 PM yesterday • @Fergal Aye, that seems to be the case - so the SP will be cultivating a new face for the CC around here while Joe will go for the GE. Cool. by Mark_Coughlan via twitter at 6/8/2009 7:58:43 PM8:58 PM yesterday • FG moved the writ for Dublin south. Wasn't there a tradition that the party holding the old seat had the right to move the writ for a by-election? by Fergal Crehan at 6/8/2009 7:58:36 PM8:58 PM yesterday • Independent MEP Kathy Sinnott has conceded to Labour's Alan Kelly in the battle for the

233 final seat in the South by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/8/2009 7:57:42 PM8:57 PM yesterday • Is there a time limit to when they have to have the Copes by-election -Doubt they will be in a rush to fill it? by wendylimerick • hanafin said on newstalk..next spring...... but it will be moved sooner...possibly by fg/lab by Simon John Draper • October I think by sazzybm • How long before The Copes By-Election is ran? by CarlowWeather • if ind....with agreement of council by Simon John Draper • @Mark Yeah, someone else will just be co-opted (and for Maureen O'Sullivan's seat as well). Think Joe Higgins is co-opting Denis Keane (sp?) who was running in Mulhuddart. by Christine Bohan at 6/8/2009 7:53:01 PM8:53 PM yesterday • feck it by guinness69 • 10 • 11 • 12 • 13 • 14 • 15 • 16 • 17 • 18 • 19 • ... • Oldest > • • Was Ganely serious when he said he was leaving politics? Because if he is then he must not really believe in the cause, giving up so easily!!! Dont get me wrong I dont like Libertas, but its a bit of a kick in the teeth for all the people who supported him and voted for him. am I right? by sazzybm • blow drying my hair and watching the live blog. hope I dont get electricuted! by sazzybm • looking forward to tweeting & watching Q&A. Bring on the next election for the sake of us all on liveblog #le09 by Elrobo via twitter • Ye definatly deserve a pint!!!! Well Done!!!! Night by sazzybm • I see it now PJ - You could liveblog on a Segway :) Now go get your pint! by Suzy Byrne at 6/8/2009 8:57:56 PM9:57 PM yesterday • I'll be here Suzy.. unless someone asks me to do a George Lee !!! only kidding !!! :) by PJ Coogan

234 • PJ - Enjoy your pint - you deserve it - See you at the General Election?? :) by Suzy Byrne at 6/8/2009 8:55:45 PM9:55 PM yesterday • Signing off from Neptune.. I need a pint and I need to sleep .. take care, all ... by PJ Coogan • 4 seats remain to be filled changes to 2004 so far Fine Gael 339 +37 Fianna Fáil 217 -76 Labour 131 +30 Sinn Féin 54 0 Green Party 3 -15 by CarlowWeather • Libertas have a lot of zero's en.wikipedia.org by CarlowWeather • @harrymcgee For sure, maybe McDaid to talk? 'think any of the currently gov-voting inds may vote in favour of the motion tomorrow?... Lowry? by Mark_Coughlan via twitter at 6/8/2009 8:55:02 PM9:55 PM yesterday • #LE09 FG's Eugene Cassidy, John V Farrelly and Catherine Yore and FF's Oliver Fox and Bryan Reilly elected to Meath County Council by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/8/2009 8:47:03 PM9:47 PM yesterday • Irish Times pictures say it all, including the one of Enda and I waltzing,tinyurl.com by Paschald via twitter at 6/8/2009 8:46:24 PM9:46 PM yesterday • @harrymcgee Do you think that is on the cards? by Mark_Coughlan via twitter at 6/8/2009 8:43:23 PM9:43 PM yesterday • Video of Joe Higgins' Victory Speech after winning the MEP seat last night. www.joehiggins.eu thanks to @briangreene by VoteJoeHiggins via twitter • FT's Brussel's blog on winners and losers in the #ep09 elections #eu09 is.gd by Stephen Spillane via twitter at 6/8/2009 8:39:44 PM9:39 PM yesterday • Watching Prime Time Investigates, taking a break from #le09 before dipping my toe in again for Q&A. by Mark_Coughlan via twitter at 6/8/2009 8:39:22 PM9:39 PM yesterday • A week ago, what was considered a "good" result in the circumstances for FF was to hold Eoin Ryan's seat and lose no more than 50 local authority seats. They will finish up with a loss of over 80 seats by Fergal Crehan at 6/8/2009 8:38:27 PM9:38 PM yesterday • Labour the dominant local gov party in Dublin and Labour sharing the MEP seats equally with FF and FG in Munster by Andrew Lally • Ind/Dem Co-Leader loses seat.gd #ep09 #eu09 @bloggingportal by Stephen Spillane via twitter edited by Fergal Crehan at 6/8/2009 8:37:23 PM9:37 PM yesterday • Good article on Twitter in this week's Time, available @ tinyurl.com by Paschald via twitter at 6/8/2009 8:37:02 PM9:37 PM yesterday • They were 2004 figures by CarlowWeather • brettmirl I'm in Dun( boyne by guinness69 edited by Suzy Byrne • 302 Fine Gael

235 293 Fine Fail 101 Labour by CarlowWeather • #LE09 FG’s Jim Holloway and Suzanne Jamal and FF’s Jenny McHugh, Tommy Reilly and Shane Cassells have been elected to Meath County Council by RTE_Elections via twitter • Since my last tweet FG gained 3 seats now on 339! by Stephen Spillane via twitter at 6/8/2009 8:34:03 PM9:34 PM yesterday • 4 Local election seats left to be filled and they are in my Constituency. Dunshaughlin LEA of Meath. Anyone got an abacus handy? #le09 by brettmirl via twitter • There's still a count going on in Wexford by pratie 9 • 4 seats remain to be filled Fine Gael 339 Fianna Fáil 217 Other 135 Labour 131 Sinn Féin 54 Green Party 3 by CarlowWeather • @BrianGreene do you know how many Council seats the socilalist party won? by Stephen Spillane via twitter at 6/8/2009 8:30:52 PM9:30 PM yesterday • #LE09 FG’s Jim Holloway and Suzanne Jamal and FF’s Jenny McHugh, Tommy Reilly and Shane Cassells have been elected to Meath County Council by RTE_Elections via twitter edited by Fergal Crehan at 6/8/2009 8:30:23 PM9:30 PM yesterday • FF's seat loss is well above the 50 that was posited by themselves and their allies in the media as an acceptable level of loss. Add to that the loss of a Euro seat in Dublin, and this is a terrible result even by the very low standards they set for themselves. by Fergal Crehan at 6/8/2009 8:30:04 PM9:30 PM yesterday • RTE say 7 seat left with Fg 339 and FF 217 by CarlowWeather • RTE TV saying its only seven seats left. by Fergal Crehan at 6/8/2009 8:28:08 PM9:28 PM yesterday • With 9 seats left to fill. FG on 336 seats, FF 215, Lab 131, SF 54, GP 3, OTH 135 by Stephen Spillane via twitter at 6/8/2009 8:27:42 PM9:27 PM yesterday

• by Simon McGarr at 6/8/2009 8:26:18 PM9:26 PM yesterday • Brilliant graphic from John Brown of www.johnbrowne.ie . Reminds me of Napoleon's attack on Moscow. by Simon McGarr at 6/8/2009 8:25:45 PM9:25 PM yesterday • New blog post: New MEPs and Euro candidates deliver speeches in Neptune bit.ly by corkpolitics via twitter at 6/8/2009 8:24:22 PM9:24 PM yesterday • jesus they are slow in Dunshaughlin by guinness69 • @Simon Counting is incredibly slow there - it's the slowest in the country. There was a recount after four counts. My candidate may have the distinction of filling the last seat in the

236 election by Fergal Crehan at 6/8/2009 8:23:59 PM9:23 PM yesterday • @Fergal Has RTE stalled, or has only one count be run? by Simon McGarr • City Council video seems to be working again. Vimeo has had some sort of technical issue today #le09 by squidlimerick via twitter • Meath CoCo - Dunshaughlin - BONNER, Joseph Ind, DOHERTY, Regina FG, FITZGERALD, Brian Ind, KILLIAN, Nick FF elected #le09 by brettmirl via twitter • Still no news from Dunshaughlin lea of Meath CoCo, 4 out of 7 elected. 2 Ind, 1 FG, 1FF. Slowest! Count! Ever! #le09 by brettmirl via twitter • New blog post: Gilmore in Neptune bit.ly by corkpolitics via twitter at 6/8/2009 8:20:23 PM9:20 PM yesterday • Yes! Knew it! by Fergal Crehan at 6/8/2009 9:44:39 PM10:44 PM yesterday • Almost certainly a GE question by Fergal Crehan at 6/8/2009 9:44:02 PM10:44 PM yesterday • While we all stare at the colouredy bars, anyone want to predict the topics? by Simon McGarr at 6/8/2009 9:43:23 PM10:43 PM yesterday • 70 watchers last night at what was it 5am when joe higgines was elected by lostexpectation • Joan Burton looks like cat that got the cream and everything else on Primtime by dermotcasey via twitter edited by Suzy Byrne • Bowman starting off with his Graphology. by Simon McGarr at 6/8/2009 9:42:04 PM10:42 PM yesterday • Thanks pratie. We know what to keep our eye on now! by Fergal Crehan at 6/8/2009 9:41:01 PM10:41 PM yesterday • Wonder will blogging and Liveblog get a mention on Q&A - best source all weekend #le09 #qa12 by Elrobo via twitter • Mary Lou, Deputy leader without portfolio. by Simon McGarr at 6/8/2009 9:40:53 PM10:40 PM yesterday • Wonder what the ratio of voters to activists is? by Niall • I spot Simon Harris in audience! Greystones Poll Topper! by Suzy Byrne at 6/8/2009 9:40:30 PM10:40 PM yesterday • It's Wexford Town Council by pratie 9 • q&a on now by guinness69 • Wonder will blogging and Liveblog get a mention on Q&A - best source all weekend #le09 #qa12 by Elrobo via twitter • Will John Gormley decide to start a fight back? I predict he turns on Joan Burton. by Simon McGarr at 6/8/2009 9:39:38 PM10:39 PM yesterday • According to RTE's site both Wexford and Waterford have filled all their CoCo seats. A town

237 council maybe? by Fergal Crehan at 6/8/2009 9:39:18 PM10:39 PM yesterday • It seems nothing brings out the heavy hitters like actual votes being dropped on their heads. by Simon McGarr at 6/8/2009 9:39:13 PM10:39 PM yesterday • Has anybody analysed the number of Ex-PD's elected - those that ran as independents seemed to be largely immune to the backlash against the government by Peter Kelly • It's probably wexford by pratie 9 • I think someone said wex or waterford by guinness69 edited by Simon McGarr • Holy Moly. Q&A liveblog being specially rolled up into the Countday extravaganza. Panel: Micheal Martin (FF), Richard Bruton (FG), Joan Burton (Lab), Mary-Lou McDonald (SF), John Gormley (Green) by Simon McGarr at 6/8/2009 9:37:26 PM10:37 PM yesterday • Still nothing on the last four seats. Three are in Dunshaughlin for Meath CoCo. Any idea where the fourth is anyone? by Fergal Crehan at 6/8/2009 9:36:43 PM10:36 PM yesterday • not yet by guinness69 • Any word on those last 4 seats by CarlowWeather • Must go.Thanks for keeping me up to date everyone. and well done to all the bloggers .night! by sazzybm • Q&A on after Ad Break by CarlowWeather • @bear32ie lol, aye George has his moments of genius..! Love how Ganley's foot-stomping has turned out..! #le09 (Apols for late reply btw!) by clicky_here via twitter • Fine Gael's Joe O'Reilly has been eliminated on the third count in the North West by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/8/2009 9:30:24 PM10:30 PM yesterday • @enahs Apols! I've been in land of no till now. No idea no. of votes per bundle, but the good news was Ganley's loss of 3k! #le09 by clicky_here via twitter • #le09 #ep09 Ireland North East (Count 3) No one elected, O'Reilly (Fine Gael) Eliminated. by squidlimerick via twitter • @BrianGreene cool, wanted to see were ye bigger then the greens, and ye are! :) by Stephen Spillane via twitter at 6/8/2009 9:26:02 PM10:26 PM yesterday • So the posters are coming down quick enough, was shocked to see a lot down already in Dublin 7 & 8. Is it Friday they must be down by? #le09 by Elrobo via twitter • @spiller2 Six. 4 Council 3 topping the poll the 4th was first elected. a Town council seat in Balbriggan & Borough Council seat in Drogheda by BrianGreene via twitter at 6/8/2009 9:23:42 PM10:23 PM yesterday • RT@dojodub "it feels like I just bought a SP hamper ticket but won the Euro Millions, Joe Higgins MEP 4 the Euro Millions not Millionaires" by BrianGreene via twitter at 6/8/2009 9:20:42 PM10:20 PM yesterday • #le09 allocation of Seats in Euro Election for Ireland 1979 to 2009 www.johnbrowne.ie

238 by browne_jp via twitter • #le09 #ep09 Ireland North East (Count 3) No one elected, O'Reilly (Fine Gael) Eliminated. by squidlimerick via twitter • Delighted to have done so well today. Sitting with a big smile on my face, reminiscing on the campaign! Thanks to everyone. #le09 by susanokeeffe via twitter • New blog post: Ferris thanks voters corkpolitics.ie by corkpolitics via twitter at 6/8/2009 9:12:02 PM10:12 PM yesterday • New blog post: Ferris says recount was unnecessary corkpolitics.ie by corkpolitics via twitter edited by Fergal Crehan at 6/8/2009 9:09:02 PM10:09 PM yesterday • RB@dojodub: "Speaking of Trotsky and Lenin, we have just elected a Marxist as an MEP in Dublin, Joe Higgins - t... ♫ blip.fm by BrianGreene via twitter at 6/8/2009 9:05:23 PM10:05 PM yesterday • @ SazzyBN I'd be very surprised if we've seen the last of Ganley... remember, he'll get headlines for "Ganley Quits" by Mark_Coughlan • Ganley wasn't really cut out for politics. Beside him Michael McDowell looks like a calculating master of self-control by Fergal Crehan at 6/8/2009 9:01:59 PM10:01 PM yesterday • @spiller2 But surely the fact that 3k votes were misallocated at all shows that there were serious errors in the process? #le09 by samuelbowman via twitter • I am genuinely bewildered that people think Ganley losing 3k votes in the recheck is some kind of humiliation for him. #le09 by samuelbowman via twitter • Vincent Browne will have George Lee, Joe Higgins, Maureen O'Sullivan and on the programme by CarlowWeather • Hmm, is listening to Joan Burton argue with Micheal Martin better than watching crappy US drama? by ann_donnelly via twitter • Ack! by Simon McGarr at 6/8/2009 9:52:56 PM10:52 PM yesterday • Martin has a giant, elephant sized hole in his logic. by Simon McGarr at 6/8/2009 9:52:52 PM10:52 PM yesterday • shes great by guinness69 • burton looking for the applause by lostexpectation • Real fury in Joan Bruton. Waiting for her and Micheal Martin to start hitting each other by dermotcasey • Is this going to be a Greatest Hits collection of all the issues of the last few months? Bets on when shifting SF is going to come up? by Niall • Micheal Martin has misjudged his mood. Attacking Joan Burton like this will do him no good whatsoever. by Simon McGarr at 6/8/2009 9:52:02 PM10:52 PM yesterday

239 • all the other party's will push lisbon bar SF by guinness69 • Burton can hold her own on when it comes to phrasing a statement. by Mark_Coughlan • The punditocracy are very fond of pointing out that Lab and FG differ substantially. They tend to say it as if they uncovered something previously unknown. Actually Labour are never done telling us how different they are. by Fergal Crehan at 6/8/2009 9:51:53 PM10:51 PM yesterday • jb should have had a red dress by guinness69 • Standard FF tactic starts up again of talking over the other panelists. by astarmain • Sloganising. Everyone hates that. by Simon McGarr at 6/8/2009 9:51:12 PM10:51 PM yesterday • Mary-L is tiny beside Joan Burton. by Simon McGarr at 6/8/2009 9:50:50 PM10:50 PM yesterday • Joan Bruton is what happens to Bosco presenters when they grow up. Still talks more sense than most FF and FGers. by Niall • @Cian I expect them to roll Martin out everyday of the week bar none for Lisbon II. Wont see anyone else from FF. by Mark_Coughlan • Thank goodness we have reports in the offing. by Simon McGarr at 6/8/2009 9:49:58 PM10:49 PM yesterday • can't wait for mary loo to open her mouth by guinness69 • @ Suzybie is that why Bowman is not tanned, he wasn't at the doors #qa12 #Le09 by Elrobo via twitter • Bruton rules out SF and FF but not Greens in future Government by CarlowWeather • martin is governments best spinner bar none, doesnt bully like ahern or hanafin and uses english unlike the rest of the cabinet. i still dont believe him but i can see how some might by cianflah at 6/8/2009 9:49:13 PM10:49 PM yesterday • 135 watchers? Welcome all 120 of the new people to the Monday night liveblog! by Mark_Coughlan • @ Suzybie is that why Bowman is not tanned, he wasn't at the doors #qa12 #Le09 by Elrobo via twitter • They haven't done it before now. If they do something novel, will they break with the invisible wisdom of the ages? Micheal Martin doesn't want to take that risk. One day its General Elections. The next day Napoleon is marching around Europe menacing the Hapsburgs. It's too risky. by Simon McGarr at 6/8/2009 9:48:48 PM10:48 PM yesterday • Bruton admits FG health policy is same as Lab from 10 years ago by astarmain • bowmen, is now a commentator not a moderator, good riddance by lostexpectation • or rte makeup dept pulling out all the stops to save their jobs by Marie • @Suzy Well, at least FFers got some good out of their efforts!

240 by Niall • Suzy Byrne the sun may have saved rte a bomb on make up by guinness69 • Bruton says Government have lost the Plot! by CarlowWeather • www.rte.ie by guinness69 • Al Jazeerais in way better shape than rte lol by guinness69 • Tried to get live Q&A on broadband. System asked me to download liveplayer. I've wound up with Al Jazeera. by pratie 9 • @pratie 9 - should be able to watch it on either WMP or RealPlayer... by Mark_Coughlan • Martin to Bowman "I was on the door more than you"...state the obvious, but maybe Bowman knows more what the Irish want than FF #le09 #qa12 by Elrobo via twitter • Michael Martin looks tanned? Tax money at work? by Niall • is Q&a on tonight, urgh, enough, i couddln't bare to watch primetime, more abuse stories where the authorities do nothing by lostexpectation • Q1 Should the Governmnet call a general election now by CarlowWeather • Fine Gael's Richard Bruton says the Government has lost the plot and should call a General Election by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/8/2009 9:47:02 PM10:47 PM yesterday • www.rte.ie by lostexpectation • Panelists are all tanned from canvass by Suzy Byrne at 6/8/2009 9:46:10 PM10:46 PM yesterday • Micheal Martin is worried about the Burkean consequences of calling a General Election on foot of Local Elections. by Simon McGarr at 6/8/2009 9:45:15 PM10:45 PM yesterday • Animation of the Dublin Euro count url.ie #le09 by Anamates via twitter • Oh I love that graph of the Euro seats on Q&A! #Le09 #qa12 by aoifecarroll via twitter at 6/8/2009 9:45:02 PM10:45 PM yesterday • We need an election, cos poor MLM is out of work, I am sorry how can we take you seriously!!! #le09 by Elrobo via twitter • Names! I want names being taken! by Simon McGarr at 6/8/2009 10:00:08 PM11:00 PM yesterday • Cllr Patrick Nulty by Suzy Byrne at 6/8/2009 10:00:06 PM11:00 PM yesterday • @Mark us and the voters. by Simon McGarr at 6/8/2009 9:59:51 PM10:59 PM yesterday • I see the government parties have both adopted the Looking Glass idea that actual elections

241 with actual votes are an unclear way to gauge public support. Dermot Ahern and now John Gormley both suggesting same. by Simon McGarr at 6/8/2009 9:59:39 PM10:59 PM yesterday • @Mark It's open season on the government. FG and Labour are both hoping to get the same ex-FF supporters. He can't let Joan get all the glory. by Niall • It seems the whole liveblog tunes out when Mary Lou comes on... by Mark_Coughlan • I think ff could surprise in a ge the opposition would want to watch out by guinness69 • @lostexpectation So she can loose three on the trot. by delexical • Labour's Joan Burton called John Gormley a 'sore loser' following the Greens' performance in the local and European elections by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/8/2009 9:59:02 PM10:59 PM yesterday • now bowmen is spinning the boom will never end line, doing ff job for them by lostexpectation • mlm wants a GE hmmm i wonder why by lostexpectation • John Gormley says the country will have first class regulation of the banks because the Greens are in Government by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/8/2009 9:57:42 PM10:57 PM yesterday • @Niall, Burton doesnt need to have an impact, Gormley is shooting himself in the foot... by Mark_Coughlan • Applause for Burton calling Gormley sore loser by CarlowWeather • 'John you are a sore loser' says Joan- that's the end of that one! by Suzy Byrne at 6/8/2009 9:57:24 PM10:57 PM yesterday • Sound off! by Simon McGarr at 6/8/2009 9:57:19 PM10:57 PM yesterday • did mary loo turn up lol by guinness69 • Oops- the valium is wearing off and tyou're a sore loser! by Marie • @mediabite Burton is holding her own by dermotcasey via twitter • #le09 Q&A - OUTRAGEOUS RTE pro FF bias - M Martin allowed to interrupt and shout down Joan Bruton to point where she cannot even be heard. by mediabite via twitter • Gormley, deer & headlights... QED by shanemkelly via twitter • Richard isn't having an impact. by Niall • I knew he was going to go for Joan Burton. He couldn't stop himself. by Simon McGarr at 6/8/2009 9:56:27 PM10:56 PM yesterday • "You're doing good work but we can't vote for you"... Are you serious John Gormley? by Mark_Coughlan • Gormley says signal on doorstep was mixed. Signal in Ballot box wasn't mixed. by dermotcasey

242 • Fianna Fail hack 'fed up'?! Join the club, Minister! by finkeegan • Yes John, very hard to judge from mere election figures. We need a focus group. by Fergal Crehan at 6/8/2009 9:55:46 PM10:55 PM yesterday • its left wing versus right wing greens, the voters chose redgreen this time by lostexpectation • Leader of Greens here - where is Cowen, leader of FF and oh yeh "leader" of our country! #le09 #qa12 by Elrobo via twitter • Gormley issues a cry for help to the grassroots ... "Come save us from FF" by astarmain • Gormley looks like he's about to slip down under the table... by Mark_Coughlan • 'Its very different to judge the electorate from an election'. by Simon McGarr at 6/8/2009 9:55:09 PM10:55 PM yesterday • Go Joan - Determined to get her spoke in! Gormley's such a tool! The members can choose - Yeah Right?! He's bricking losing his seat by dl37 • Gormley says members can call conference, in other words come and get us out of here by CarlowWeather • "cellphone" by Mark_Coughlan • Gormley really doesn't want to be there. by Niall • Micheal Martin's face is blending with the purple in the background. Joan Burton is eating him for her elevenses. by janeruffino via twitter • John Bowman has Ireland's last 'cellphone'. by Simon McGarr at 6/8/2009 9:54:14 PM10:54 PM yesterday • Martin can't conceive of politics as anything but a game. It simply doesn't occur to him that it isn't all about scoring points for some people. After all, that's what its all about to him. by Fergal Crehan at 6/8/2009 9:53:56 PM10:53 PM yesterday • I would not normally be a labourite but Joan B has always been credible and even consistent when talking about the banking crisis by greenwithenvy • Watching questions and answers Go Joan Burton! You tell him. by teaandcakes via twitter • bowman style is awful. his jobs is to arbitrate over shouting matches ffs by cianflah at 6/8/2009 9:53:28 PM10:53 PM yesterday • ... wants to sign out and sign in again via Twitter... by Mark_Coughlan • Stop playing politics = Stop disagreeing with FF. by Simon McGarr at 6/8/2009 9:53:22 PM10:53 PM yesterday • she will settle for a rainbow lol by guinness69 • Ruined it by saying the Greens were left wing - Yucky! by dl37 • Poor John Gormley seems tired and emotional. He looks unwell. Doesn't seem able to cope

243 with pressure. Time to go. by leotraynor via twitter • God! Why do we still have to listen to Mary-Lou McDonand (or not, as the case may be for those of us with mute buttons). She didn't get elected. by Simon McGarr at 6/8/2009 10:06:21 PM11:06 PM yesterday • Q2 Was this Just a midterm protest vote or a fundamental re-allignment by CarlowWeather • Have to swith over to Vincent now by wendylimerick • @Niall Ring... a bloody massive one too! by Mark_Coughlan at 6/8/2009 10:06:01 PM11:06 PM yesterday • Ring! At least she looks pretty! by dl37 • Is that a ring or plaster on the Lovely Girl's finger? by Niall • Hopefully a Realignment! by dl37 • Terry Kelleher SP is front row Q&A elected town councillor Balbriggan by BrianGreene • Mid term protest vote or more fundamental realignment? by Suzy Byrne at 6/8/2009 10:05:18 PM11:05 PM yesterday • I'm waiting for someone to stand up and point their fingers, their voice shaking and yell 'You've killed my dreams!' by Simon McGarr at 6/8/2009 10:05:11 PM11:05 PM yesterday • The human side of the Green Party has been trying to get the leaderships attention for the last two years by pratie 9 • This is like some kind of post election therapy for candidates. by Simon McGarr at 6/8/2009 10:04:33 PM11:04 PM yesterday • Aww Poor little green boy wants to stay by dl37 • Murphy. Can some non-partisan faces on pleeeeease... by Mark_Coughlan • Curse you voters! The public supports me, but you, the voters are my enemy forever. by Simon McGarr at 6/8/2009 10:04:11 PM11:04 PM yesterday • *clapclap* by lostexpectation • Eoghan Murphy - teeth not as white as poster by Suzy Byrne at 6/8/2009 10:03:56 PM11:03 PM yesterday • Eoghan Hughes? by Mark_Coughlan • The voters! He hates them! They voted the wrong way! by Fergal Crehan at 6/8/2009 10:03:35 PM11:03 PM yesterday • Eoghan Murphy now on by astarmain • It wasn the worst economic situation! by Mark_Coughlan • UGH!

244 by Alexia Golez at 6/8/2009 10:03:22 PM11:03 PM yesterday • thats a long time to say nothing by lostexpectation • not an ffr myself by guinness69 • We must find the human side of the Green party. That was priceless. by Simon McGarr at 6/8/2009 10:03:14 PM11:03 PM yesterday • after the fact rubbish from the opposition by guinness69 • I can think of a few names for him :) by dl37 • What exactly is this guys problem? He's furiousabout something. Can't imagine what. by Fergal Crehan at 6/8/2009 10:02:51 PM11:02 PM yesterday • Not only a member - a candidate. by Mark_Coughlan • Can we name him? by Suzy Byrne at 6/8/2009 10:02:42 PM11:02 PM yesterday • Not elected? Who would have guessed? by Niall • that guy is on the ball by guinness69 • LOSER! by Simon McGarr at 6/8/2009 10:02:28 PM11:02 PM yesterday • Shut Up! Stupid FF Idiot - Ridiculous! by dl37 • His pearl of wisdom: Voters want to give this government a chance and have rejected FG and Labour. by Simon McGarr at 6/8/2009 10:01:52 PM11:01 PM yesterday • LOL - Not political spin! Though I'm a party member! by Mark_Coughlan • This Dudes NOT HAPPY! by dl37 • Ah-ha! A man who isn't going to give us political spin. He's one of the straight talking FFers. by Simon McGarr at 6/8/2009 10:01:23 PM11:01 PM yesterday • If only all of society's vulnerable groups voted as much as pensioners... by Niall • simon elections tell us nothing, just a snapshot in time. erm.... by cianflah at 6/8/2009 10:00:53 PM11:00 PM yesterday • Is there anyone in this audience who isn't party political activist? by finkeegan • Patrick Nulty - Labour Cllr by Mark_Coughlan • @Guiness09 How do you mean? The VinB and Q&A liveblog are both running here. VinB isnt livestreamed online... by Mark_Coughlan at 6/8/2009 10:13:18 PM11:13 PM yesterday • RTE lost a viewer coz of the player. TV3 gained a viewer coz they have none. by BrianGreene

245 • Sick of the idea that we are in the same predicament as the US. We are quite a bit worse than the US! FF need new talking points by delexical • I think that is the first moment of admitting mistakes, albeit unspecified, from an FFers. by Simon McGarr at 6/8/2009 10:12:51 PM11:12 PM yesterday • Peadar Kirby (UL) has been talking/writing about this left realignment -He argues the the Greens need to be in it to be successful-Greens, Labour, Sinn Fein, PBP, etc by wendylimerick • Joan being nice about the Shinners! by dl37 • Mark_Coughlan have you a link for VinB and Liveblog by guinness69 • Did Manseragh actually say "That is to suppose we are an island..." by Niall • Manseragh "We thought, and we were wrong, we were doing ok" by Simon McGarr at 6/8/2009 10:12:03 PM11:12 PM yesterday • url.ie my interview with Patricia McKenna at 3am today. Listen later. by BrianGreene • Joan is going to burst if she smiles any more by CarlowWeather • 'Crude simplifications' don't help!? That's been FF's MO for decasdes! by finkeegan • My laptop has kept crashing at theRTE site all weekend. Al Jazeera will have to do. by pratie 9 • Is Richard Bruton there still? Gone to the jacks? by Mark_Coughlan at 6/8/2009 10:11:26 PM11:11 PM yesterday • I cannot follow liveblog, watch #Vinb, worry about my friends and knit complicated lace at the same time. #le09 by Clarabel via twitter • "...I didn't get elected"...surprise surprise #le09 #qa12 by Elrobo via twitter • Wonder when Micheal Martin will launch his leadership bid? #le09 by leotraynor via twitter • MLMCD is giving Martin a verbal slap by Mark_Coughlan at 6/8/2009 10:10:42 PM11:10 PM yesterday • Minister for Foreign Affairs Micheál Martin says Fianna Fáil will recover from these elections by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/8/2009 10:10:42 PM11:10 PM yesterday • I'm leader of the International League of People Named Simon, but seeing as nobody elects me to that position, I don't see why I'd expect voters to listen to what I was saying. by Simon McGarr at 6/8/2009 10:10:36 PM11:10 PM yesterday • One earphone given to RTE, the tv sound to TV3 and a brain overloaded. by Mark_Coughlan at 6/8/2009 10:10:27 PM11:10 PM yesterday • Martin spinning me into a tizzy, tough decisions only made bcause decades of easy decisions under El Berto's anything goes demanded it. Tough can also be wrong. by cianflah at 6/8/2009 10:10:27 PM11:10 PM yesterday • Got RTE Player with Q&A in one Firefox window, Liveblog in another and VinB on the telly. by Mark_Coughlan at 6/8/2009 10:09:59 PM11:09 PM yesterday

246 • No Martin the Jury is in and you are found guilty on all charges of ruining this State by CarlowWeather • Manseragh's is a seat that will vaporise if there's a GE in the morn by delexical • MLM is a committed Marxist in comparison by pratie 9 • Who does Vinnie have on the show? by Niall • Arrived in to find Manseragh chewing the scenery as usual. by Simon McGarr at 6/8/2009 10:09:28 PM11:09 PM yesterday • @pratie 9 MLM said it! by dl37 • Simon Mary Lou is the Sinn Fein Deputy Leader by wendylimerick • OK, jumping to VinB. Prepare for confusion to reign as we run both liveblogs right here. by Simon McGarr at 6/8/2009 10:08:13 PM11:08 PM yesterday • Who said the Green's were left wing? We wish. by pratie 9 • If Mansergh wasn't on I'd switch over to Vinb by astarmain • Martin Mansergh congrats Maureen George and 'indeed' Joe - Martin would like George and Maureen to enjoy time in Dail before they join campaign again. by Suzy Byrne at 6/8/2009 10:08:03 PM11:08 PM yesterday • we need to get somebody to rebroadcast tv3 via justin tv by lostexpectation • Look at Ireland over a decade or two and you get FF, FF, FF, FF, FG, FF FF. by Mark_Coughlan at 6/8/2009 10:07:48 PM11:07 PM yesterday • What a pointless program Q & A has become. The votes aren't yet counted and they pack the audience full of candidates and activists. That you, voters of Ireland, we've heard quite enough from you already. by Fergal Crehan at 6/8/2009 10:07:46 PM11:07 PM yesterday • the correct term is dealignment for what happened academic nitpicking by cianflah at 6/8/2009 10:07:39 PM11:07 PM yesterday • I like MLM's ring. by BrianGreene • Oh Janey Mack. The Great SF Dream. 'Why won't Labour and the Greens go into partnership with us? What could the problem possibly be? Was it something we did?' by Simon McGarr at 6/8/2009 10:07:20 PM11:07 PM yesterday • Joe Higgins getting a bit of a flirt from Vinnie B by delexical • Wendy will you post on vincent? by pratie 9 • Sinn Féin's Mary Lou McDonald says the election results open the way for a realignment of Irish politics by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/8/2009 10:07:02 PM11:07 PM yesterday • rest of Q&A via RTE player on #vinb live now by BrianGreene • Mary-Lou rings is massive

247 by wendylimerick • ... • 4 • 5 • 6 • 7 • 8 • 9 • 10 • 11 • 12 • 13 • ... • Oldest > • • Bruton is actually shouting now... by Mark_Coughlan at 6/8/2009 10:19:46 PM11:19 PM yesterday • Bout time richard is showing a bit of passion by wendylimerick • martin try to attach lehman brothers onto fg??? by lostexpectation • If he didn't want to be judged for FG's actions, why didn't he run as an independent? by Niall • Lee is OTT FG git now. he is clueless of history, and cares less about history and failure of FG in the past. by BrianGreene • George talks about privatising ESB and Bord Gais by Suzy Byrne at 6/8/2009 10:18:51 PM11:18 PM yesterday • George Lee looked angry by Niall • Martin v Bruton! by Mark_Coughlan at 6/8/2009 10:18:40 PM11:18 PM yesterday • OH! FIGHT! by Mark_Coughlan at 6/8/2009 10:18:23 PM11:18 PM yesterday • Intriguing skirmish b/w vinb and glee by finkeegan • Suzy, what have we had so far - "neo-liberals", "working people", "SR Technics", "ordinary working people", "taxpayers", "... should have taken the banks into our control" by Mark_Coughlan at 6/8/2009 10:18:19 PM11:18 PM yesterday • George Lee is interested in the future, he's in trouble with Vinnie and Joe over Kenny report 1974. Not very amicable! by delexical • George Lee is 'talking 'bout my generation'. by Simon McGarr at 6/8/2009 10:18:12 PM11:18 PM yesterday • Lee is petulant.. Jesus by Alexia Golez at 6/8/2009 10:18:03 PM11:18 PM yesterday • @delexical Live not live as in living. Live and learn

248 by BrianGreene • MLM is starting her job interview process again...GE, Presidential Elec, pity the LLS is already gone! #le09 by Elrobo via twitter • The Lee downcast glance is his counter to Vinnie B's sigh by Alexia Golez at 6/8/2009 10:17:42 PM11:17 PM yesterday • George Lee is interested in the future and not the past - ie FG in government in the 70's by Suzy Byrne at 6/8/2009 10:17:30 PM11:17 PM yesterday • What the link for Vinnie. Now switched from Al J to France 24. Need more stimulus. by pratie 9 • Is that the economic perspective Cian cause you lost me on volatile and market! by wendylimerick • Joe Higgins going old school. Complaining about TEAM Air Lingus. It's retro-SRTechnics! by Simon McGarr at 6/8/2009 10:16:31 PM11:16 PM yesterday • And that's all of Q&A I can take. TV3 here I come by astarmain • Sigh. This notion that "if you're unpopular you must be doing something right" is insane. Its just as likely that you're unpopular because you're a prick. by Fergal Crehan at 6/8/2009 10:16:30 PM11:16 PM yesterday • Sits waiting for Joe Higgins Bingo full house by Suzy Byrne at 6/8/2009 10:16:29 PM11:16 PM yesterday • @BrianGreene not live though, apologies, delayed by delexical • "Tough decisions, unpopular decision [no mention of wrong decisions]" - John Gormley by Mark_Coughlan at 6/8/2009 10:16:06 PM11:16 PM yesterday • @delexical i live and learn, whats the uri? tv3.ie by BrianGreene • Seriously... where is Richard Bruton tonight? by Mark_Coughlan at 6/8/2009 10:15:12 PM11:15 PM yesterday • @delexical Ay and the Labour Party werent too worried about asking what the old Sticks had got up to in the past. by Marie • John Gormley should leave the set and phone Gerry Adams forthwith by pratie 9 • @BrianGreene You can watch Vinnie B no prob on the web by delexical • Wonder when Micheal Martin will launch his leadership bid? #le09 by leotraynor via twitter • Maureen O'Sullivan considerably more animated than her last VinB outing. by Simon McGarr at 6/8/2009 10:14:36 PM11:14 PM yesterday • I cannot follow liveblog, watch #Vinb, worry about my friends and knit complicated lace at the same time. #le09 by Clarabel via twitter • No Labour & SF coalition according to Joan #le09 by Elrobo via twitter • hubris is a dangerous thing Joan Burton #le09 by Mergito via twitter • Wendy for it to be realignment it needs a core vote for all three of those parties

249 commensurate with core of FG and FF - realignment needs to be frozen/solid as i understand it while dealignment is the opening volatile market of voters happy to vote for most parties but not aligned over time. (I think?) by cianflah at 6/8/2009 10:14:10 PM11:14 PM yesterday • @wendylimerick sure everyone's going to get along with SF fine there. Nothing usual about them as a party. by Simon McGarr at 6/8/2009 10:13:51 PM11:13 PM yesterday • mary lou wants left unity? by dojodub via twitter • I think they are lining up for a possible rainbow that could run for years and years by guinness69 • Peader Kirby is dead on. by pratie 9 • Feckin' Mary Lou MacDonald!! She has been voted out! Can she not just go away by IreneFisher via twitter • Burton wont rule it out. WTF. by Mark_Coughlan at 6/8/2009 10:13:39 PM11:13 PM yesterday • Joan describes FG relationship with SF as in flux by astarmain • This left alliance is a Shinner pipe dream. As long as there are old stickies in Labour, it'll never happen. by Fergal Crehan at 6/8/2009 10:13:19 PM11:13 PM yesterday • Something muppet-like about glee tonight. Bleeker? by finkeegan • mary loo www.muzu.tv for the adverts by guinness69 • @Alexia, for about another week. In fairness, she is a novice. by Niall • While the RSA threatens me with a lifetime of very bad acting, I nip aside to TV3. George is happy with the job he's got. by Simon McGarr at 6/8/2009 10:27:07 PM11:27 PM yesterday • Sleep time in the only electoral area in the country not to have declared its councillors yet. Nite #le09 by brettmirl via twitter • George - 'I got the job I was looking for from the people of South Dublin' by Suzy Byrne at 6/8/2009 10:26:51 PM11:26 PM yesterday • Manseragh sounds like a Bond villain that never made the cut by Niall • To be honest, how long can O'Sullivan play the novice game... ? by Alexia Golez at 6/8/2009 10:26:28 PM11:26 PM yesterday • All of a sudden FF feel the need to discuss the Ryan report into child persecution? by finkeegan • Suddenly Govt reps want to talk about the Ryan Report by Suzy Byrne at 6/8/2009 10:26:22 PM11:26 PM yesterday • O'Sullivan says the no confidence motion is a political stunt by Mark_Coughlan at 6/8/2009 10:26:20 PM11:26 PM yesterday • the rte live online breaks are very silent and black by lostexpectation

250 • George Lee thinks the Kenny report was 2003???? is he thinking Bacon? Lee looking fresh & learning on the job. Smokey Bacon. by BrianGreene • Switch: O'Sullivan to support vote of no confidence by Niall • #vinb George Lee is on route to an early first ulcer with this dismeanour. FG may have their Mr Angry? by delexical • Wonder what is the 2nd postgrad he is doing? by wendylimerick • He's on his second post-graduate and he's not sure whether he's going to have a job. Dude, nobody on their second post-graduate ever gets a job. by Simon McGarr at 6/8/2009 10:24:20 PM11:24 PM yesterday • WTF since when is what bowman says news? by cianflah at 6/8/2009 10:24:09 PM11:24 PM yesterday • LOL... FFer activists gets in the fact he's just completing his second post-grad with a big smug smile on his face... by Mark_Coughlan at 6/8/2009 10:24:03 PM11:24 PM yesterday • 2 postgraduate degrees in what i wonder? by Suzy Byrne at 6/8/2009 10:23:59 PM11:23 PM yesterday • Mansergh delivery a slap with a wet fish to lee about economic history and then smugly jumps in seat. almost makes me go back to bowman by cianflah at 6/8/2009 10:23:43 PM11:23 PM yesterday • After a political row on Q&A, host John Bowman says it is clear Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael will not be coalescing after the next election by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/8/2009 10:23:42 PM11:23 PM yesterday • FF head on the screen. He's mad angry. by Simon McGarr at 6/8/2009 10:23:30 PM11:23 PM yesterday • I think a fairy dies everytime someone asks what the difference between FF and FG is. There has to be some reason why we don't ask that question more often by Niall • name the audience member please Brian... by Mark_Coughlan at 6/8/2009 10:23:09 PM11:23 PM yesterday • @lexia they dont do they? LOL - MLM not MEP not MLA not TD but I like her. by BrianGreene • Because of everytime i see Martin M i just think of Harry Potter by wendylimerick • Locals Update: Meath County Council began counting on Saturday morning. It is now approaching midnight on Monday and they are still not finished. At this rate they will be finished later than the NW Euro count, having had a 24 hour head start. by Fergal Crehan at 6/8/2009 10:22:33 PM11:22 PM yesterday • "A better class of person" Nailed it! by finkeegan • wendy i think it is - about sticking t new party or creating a pool of floating voters. anyhow its more fun to go find it than listen to bowman sit back as if shouting = good debate. CAnt wait till this awful moderating style is done away with. by cianflah edited by Fergal Crehan at 6/8/2009 10:22:02 PM11:22 PM yesterday • Ah go on bitch slap someone Richard! by Marie

251 • Gormley asks what the difference between FF and FG actually is! by astarmain • @lostexpectation here is an oRe. row. by BrianGreene • George is Wrong. by BrianGreene • Gormley says FF and FG should consider coalition... the man is off his head by Mark_Coughlan at 6/8/2009 10:21:46 PM11:21 PM yesterday • has michael martin done anything in his ministry of foreign affairs? by lostexpectation • @Brian Interesting to note that Q&A are still giving MLM the MEP title by Alexia Golez at 6/8/2009 10:21:36 PM11:21 PM yesterday • Any truth in the rumour that michael mc dowell is on the way back via FG? #le09 by Johnp63 via twitter • I'm back with Q&A and find our shouty friends R. Bruton and M. Martin making J. Bowman look uncomfortable in the middle. by Simon McGarr at 6/8/2009 10:21:26 PM11:21 PM yesterday • Switch to see Richard and Martin shouting. Bowman, would you ever do something? by Niall • Q&A is a complete shouting match. John has lost control. The bus is driving off a cliff by Alexia Golez at 6/8/2009 10:20:57 PM11:20 PM yesterday • Martin now shouting... Q&A + passion = WTF! by Mark_Coughlan at 6/8/2009 10:20:54 PM11:20 PM yesterday • give me an R! by lostexpectation • TV3 graphic title for Joe Higgins MEP. still sinking in. by BrianGreene • GeorgeL wants us to have things done 'for tomorrow, for today, not for 1974.' Sounds like a great slogan for something. Micheal Martin would be annoyed. As we know, he hates slogans. by Simon McGarr at 6/8/2009 10:19:51 PM11:19 PM yesterday • Suzy got there before me.....at least Libertas were upfront on where they stood not dance around the issues by wendylimerick • prepare for en masse switch to vincent in 2 mins by cianflah at 6/8/2009 10:35:13 PM11:35 PM yesterday • @CW 1140 by Mark_Coughlan at 6/8/2009 10:35:11 PM11:35 PM yesterday • Both really. This is a wonderful new world for me. by pratie 9 • what time is Q&A on till? by CarlowWeather • Vincet Browne TV3: George Lee and Mansergh in cosy agreement about worth of back bench politicians. Lee a smug & arrogant already. #le09 by mediabite via twitter • John Gormley talks about Libertas and distasteful policies - especially equality for gay people - that'll be a perfect civil partnership bill next month John so? by Suzy Byrne at 6/8/2009 10:34:24 PM11:34 PM yesterday

252 • @pratie mamanpoulet.com - it's not a liveblog though by Alexia Golez at 6/8/2009 10:34:14 PM11:34 PM yesterday • @pratie - Which blog are you on? You looking for blogs or liveblogs (real time chats)? by Mark_Coughlan at 6/8/2009 10:34:10 PM11:34 PM yesterday • why can't they discuss lisbon? by lostexpectation • This is the only show in town, liveblog-wise. by Fergal Crehan at 6/8/2009 10:34:05 PM11:34 PM yesterday • i've lost RTE on line by guinness69 edited by Simon McGarr • Vincet Browne TV3: George Lee and Mansergh in cosy agreement about worth of back bench politicians. Lee a smug & arrogant already. #le09 by mediabite via twitter • Can anyone suggest similar political blogs to this one? For the quiet times. by pratie 9 • #vinb back by BrianGreene • MLM ring has an LCD screen with tweets from Gerry! by BrianGreene • Ganley will probably be back claiming he has proof from supersecret confidential sources that wheeliebins of votes were stolen by Pat the Cope by faduda • i still have rte q&a online by lostexpectation • Mary Lou desperate to be anti Lisbon and distant from Ganley at the same time #le09 by dermotcasey via twitter • Yeah, Ganley will be back. His kind always are.

Unless you put a stake through their hearts. by Niall • #q+a Mary-Lou looks wrecked tired. by OliveOConnor via twitter • MLM is wearing a massive green ring on her wedding finger. Where's her wedding band? by Alexia Golez at 6/8/2009 10:32:31 PM11:32 PM yesterday • Poor Greens Out polled by Libertas Nationally in the Euros 1.89% to 5.61%. Joe Higgins and Marian Harkin each outpolled the Greens. #le09 by browne_jp via twitter • Bowman says Ganley played a blinder by delaying count so he did not have to face Europe's television crews based in Castlebar by Suzy Byrne at 6/8/2009 10:32:15 PM11:32 PM yesterday • RTÉ online never set Q&A to get another half hour - show cut off online just there... by Mark_Coughlan at 6/8/2009 10:32:11 PM11:32 PM yesterday • "I think that the people have voted in the European Elections" Michael Martin on Q&A. Really? you're not sure? #le09 by enahs via twitter • Loving Mary Lou's Ring very funky by wendylimerick • They're all talking like Ganley is politically dead. He'll be back - claiming the people want him back - that he got calls from every house in the North West or something.

253 by Mark_Coughlan at 6/8/2009 10:31:13 PM11:31 PM yesterday • Where are john Gormley's snazzy new glasses gone tonight? #qa12 by Genzer via twitter • "I think that the people have voted in the European Elections" Michael Martin on Q&A. Really? you're not sure? #le09 by enahs via twitter • Look, I like shouting and the like as much as the next person. Perhaps a little more. But really, that whole first half was a sterile and meaningless exchange. by Simon McGarr at 6/8/2009 10:30:41 PM11:30 PM yesterday • @lostexpectation Pricesless! by Niall • Dunshaughlin has gone to bed. Three full days after beginning the count, they have only filled four of seven seats. It will be tomorrow before we get final figures for the local elections then. by Fergal Crehan at 6/8/2009 10:30:31 PM11:30 PM yesterday • SF folk I met and like - Killian Forde (old school classmate) Larry O'Toole & Tomás Sharkey East Candidate. MLM also. by BrianGreene • Jumped to RTE, but not before Ray Foley has made me his enemy for life with his ad. by Simon McGarr at 6/8/2009 10:29:36 PM11:29 PM yesterday • george lee upload.wikimedia.org by lostexpectation • Declan Ganley - a man who unites all our parties in hate by Niall • @barratree = Questioner by Mark_Coughlan at 6/8/2009 10:29:06 PM11:29 PM yesterday • Green Party member asks question on Q&A on Ganley by Suzy Byrne at 6/8/2009 10:29:00 PM11:29 PM yesterday • @barratree head of by Mark_Coughlan at 6/8/2009 10:28:51 PM11:28 PM yesterday • Martin giving advise to George on how to ask questions in the Dail by wendylimerick • Manseragh promising that 'even as a government TD you can put down questions'. VinB falls around at this admission of impotence. Manseragh doesn't even understand what he's getting at. by Simon McGarr at 6/8/2009 10:28:38 PM11:28 PM yesterday • Blah #vinb moving away from politics... back to Q&A by Mark_Coughlan at 6/8/2009 10:28:38 PM11:28 PM yesterday • Sleep time in the only electoral area in the country not to have declared its councillors yet. Nite #le09 by brettmirl via twitter • Love when Mansergh gets nailed by Vinne... he gets all hot-headed. by Mark_Coughlan at 6/8/2009 10:28:02 PM11:28 PM yesterday • If they remove Coughlan, then Cowen will find himself without a layer of protection. All the blame will go to him. by Niall

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254 by squidlimerick at 6/8/2009 10:42:23 PM11:42 PM yesterday

• by squidlimerick at 6/8/2009 10:41:57 PM11:41 PM yesterday • Suzy. Been wondering how to start blogging. by pratie 9 • @wendylimerick and if they don't remove Couglan the Back Benchers will revolt by CarlowWeather • FFS... Ryan report isn't interesting now - Kenny "superceded" it with his motion... he said o himself... by Mark_Coughlan at 6/8/2009 10:41:53 PM11:41 PM yesterday • #vinb Coughlan, the Farmer's friend is going to have her face all over their tables on the Indo in the morn. Is she going to be dislodged as a sop to the backbenchers? by delexical • dont think the voters in donegal south west (byelection pending) wud be pleased with a tanaiste demotion. by cianflah at 6/8/2009 10:41:26 PM11:41 PM yesterday • If the remove Coughlan they would have to have a general election Cowen leadership would be in Major Trouble by wendylimerick • Green Minister need to be given time says Mansergh - eh? They're actually better than Most of Manserghs party by a mile! by Suzy Byrne at 6/8/2009 10:40:52 PM11:40 PM yesterday • Wonder who wrote the lead for the Examiner - they had nothing yesterday seemingly... by Mark_Coughlan at 6/8/2009 10:40:48 PM11:40 PM yesterday • Joe Higgins MEP ... has a nice ring to it. Joe Higgins TD would have been better #le09 by squidlimerick via twitter at 6/8/2009 10:40:14 PM11:40 PM yesterday • Back from a very nice weekend exploring Antrim. Skimmed through #le09 results & things turned out v well :) by conall via twitter • Examiner says FF Backbenchers are planning a revolt by Suzy Byrne at 6/8/2009 10:40:03 PM11:40 PM yesterday • watch the whole lection day tv3 coverage all over again by lostexpectation • www.tv3.ie by lostexpectation • Coughlan set for demotion.....idle speculation on a tuesday? by Anonymous • Indo leads with Coughlan demotion ahead by CarlowWeather • @Carlow a Labour-head said such to me in the RDS yesterday... they want the Greens to finish themselves with the bloodbath budget in December... by Mark_Coughlan at 6/8/2009 10:39:36 PM11:39 PM yesterday • Poor Coughlan! by Niall • Martin Mansergh is dancing in his chair again! by Suzy Byrne at 6/8/2009 10:39:21 PM11:39 PM yesterday • lsiten we need somebody with tv card and cable to their computer to rebroadcast tv3 over

255 www.justin.tv check it out by lostexpectation • #vinb I wonder what will happen when George does get his GE and meets the Dept of Finance folks. That's a meeting I'd like to be a fly on the wall at. by delexical • I think FG and Labour don't want a GE until next year, 1 less tough budget to make by CarlowWeather • Any got access to The Irish Times online archives? by Mark_Coughlan at 6/8/2009 10:38:18 PM11:38 PM yesterday • And Pratie if you want to start blogging yourself - we need more politics and current affairs bloggers!! by Suzy Byrne at 6/8/2009 10:38:18 PM11:38 PM yesterday • Cuffe tweeted CP bill due in July last week by faduda • George Lee is being bombastic. Joe Higgins is advocating his Thomas Paine inspired outlook. by Simon McGarr at 6/8/2009 10:38:13 PM11:38 PM yesterday • @Brian :) Love the Sesame St reference by Alexia Golez at 6/8/2009 10:38:07 PM11:38 PM yesterday • @lexia re MLM "Where's her wedding band?" I had a DJ at my wedding. by BrianGreene • Great informaation. You may well have saved my sanity. by pratie 9 • Lee's answer is cute by Niall • @Guinness No, they're a few years behind the times... headwrecking... by Mark_Coughlan at 6/8/2009 10:37:25 PM11:37 PM yesterday • Vincent loves rising Martin by wendylimerick • can you watch tv3 online any links by guinness69 • annnnnd... to Vincent Browne by Mark_Coughlan at 6/8/2009 10:36:59 PM11:36 PM yesterday • Just handed an ice cream cone. Liveblogging impaired. by Simon McGarr at 6/8/2009 10:36:55 PM11:36 PM yesterday • Mansergh is extremely grating by squidlimerick at 6/8/2009 10:36:12 PM11:36 PM yesterday • @pratie Irishelection.com, mamanpoulet.com search for "Semper iDem", or "the Cedar Lounge Revolution" (left wing specifically)... by Mark_Coughlan at 6/8/2009 10:36:10 PM11:36 PM yesterday • Prediction: CP will not come in under this government by Fergal Crehan at 6/8/2009 10:36:03 PM11:36 PM yesterday • Pratie - irishelection.com is where you'll find politics pondered and irishblogs.ie is a good place to search for different blogs talking about 'current' issues etc. by Suzy Byrne at 6/8/2009 10:35:56 PM11:35 PM yesterday • Ganley, Grover lives in wheelie bins and eats 3000 votes ever night :) by BrianGreene edited by Alexia Golez • An "ego trip for Mr Ganley": his political epitaph may have just been written by finkeegan

256 • barra missed telling rte and media to get over ganley by lostexpectation • Hasn't Gormley promised a CP bill already? by Niall • Sound, there's a shopping website that's going to save the economy. Cowen, are you involved here? Shopin.ie by Mark_Coughlan at 6/8/2009 10:50:14 PM11:50 PM yesterday • @Niall, the connection is the state's treatment of children. by Simon McGarr at 6/8/2009 10:49:35 PM11:49 PM yesterday • Leaving before i start screaming -nn all Thanks again for the Liveblogging ya'all- by wendylimerick • I agree lostexpectation but its an easy way for FF to distance themselves from Health. Cowen re-shuffle would still see her remain imo by CarlowWeather • *fingers crossed for no Harvey Norman ads* by Mark_Coughlan at 6/8/2009 10:49:07 PM11:49 PM yesterday • oops Alan Kelly Labour Cork. it might be by BrianGreene • vincent is confusing two issues, no? The state of modern mental hospitals have little to do with the role of SOM in running a kids hospital. by Niall • #LE09 The line-up for Louth County Council has been completed following Independent Frank Godfrey’s election in Drogheda East by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/8/2009 10:49:02 PM11:49 PM yesterday • Hee Hee. George has to respond to VinB and say that he isn't opposed to the past in this regard. Not a universal Year Zero the day he was elected! by Simon McGarr at 6/8/2009 10:48:29 PM11:48 PM yesterday • FF failing to understand that the Orders TODAY are morally tainted: by their cover-ups, evasions, and needless persecution of victims giving testimony by finkeegan • #vinb the face on george there on that shot! by delexical • @Carlow Harney is anchored with health in the long run by Mark_Coughlan at 6/8/2009 10:47:44 PM11:47 PM yesterday • that no reason not to get rid of her @cw by lostexpectation • Oh Manseragh is pissing me off by wendylimerick • #vinb Manseragh, re: Ryan report, the world has turned and left you, nobody wants "reflection" or talk of ethos, they want secure child protection and some semblance of justice. by delexical • Manseragh has no opinion on the question of church control of schools/hospitals. But then grows one. by Simon McGarr at 6/8/2009 10:47:32 PM11:47 PM yesterday • @lostexpectation who in FF would want Health? by CarlowWeather • Alan Kelly FCC? no. its Childers Ireland East, no?

257 by BrianGreene • Manseragh giving me faceache on this within micro-seconds. Has decided that the abuse wasn't just a catastrophe for the victims, but for 'the whole of society'. by Simon McGarr at 6/8/2009 10:46:40 PM11:46 PM yesterday • If Cowen was in this for the long haul, he could do worse than swallow a bit of pride and make Gormley Tanaiste. Lash them both together so that they sink or swim together by Fergal Crehan at 6/8/2009 10:46:37 PM11:46 PM yesterday • Put greens in Finance and put it up to them :) by astarmain • how the hell is one women wonder harney still in her job, shes not that good, the reshuffle should have been subject on q+a by lostexpectation • Move lenihan back to justice and make him number 2. by astarmain • no its not especially when they have Catholic ethos Martin by wendylimerick • Everyone agrees with each other.

Except maybe Vincent? by Niall • @lostexpectation that wouldn't be a bad move on Cowen's part by faduda • @Mark if he is, he's shown scant evidence of it by faduda • gormely for tanaiste by lostexpectation • Who Mary Hanafin No feckin Way by wendylimerick • Dublin doesnt like FF, wouldnt matter who he appointed IMO by Mark_Coughlan at 6/8/2009 10:44:38 PM11:44 PM yesterday • Sorry on the front of the IT by pratie 9 • George Lee does not believe that it's appropriate that church run schools/hospitals? by Suzy Byrne edited by Simon McGarr at 6/8/2009 10:44:30 PM11:44 PM yesterday • Joe didn't have to be pushed on his opinion on this. He too does not think religious orders should be running any part of the state services. by Simon McGarr at 6/8/2009 10:44:25 PM11:44 PM yesterday • Cowen needs to appoint a Dublin based Tanaiste to try to shore up support by astarmain • @gerard Lenihan is a bit more independent of the trio though? by Mark_Coughlan at 6/8/2009 10:44:06 PM11:44 PM yesterday • Martin as Tainaiste would delay leadership challenge and bring Cork vote up? by CarlowWeather • Pratie - have a look around other blogs and then go to a site like wordpress.com and start one - it's free :) by Suzy Byrne at 6/8/2009 10:43:59 PM11:43 PM yesterday • Alan Kelly winning the seat on the front of the Times by astarmain • Marueen O'Sullivan, pushed hard by VinB, says that it isn't appropriate for the Sisters of

258 Mercy to run the Mater Hospital. by Simon McGarr at 6/8/2009 10:43:47 PM11:43 PM yesterday • He went through the examiner so fast I count grab it by squidlimerick at 6/8/2009 10:43:18 PM11:43 PM yesterday • If Coughlan goes, then doesn't Cowen have to dump his other pal Lenihan too? by faduda • Sweary mary to go. Not before time. Can she take the whole government with her (known by the civil service as the Blue Minister for her language) by dermotcasey • I dont see Cowen doing it-Who would be Taniaste? by wendylimerick • Who is that in the lead image of the Irish Times? Cant make it out... by Mark_Coughlan at 6/8/2009 10:43:04 PM11:43 PM yesterday •

by squidlimerick at 6/8/2009 10:42:47 PM11:42 PM yesterday • by Suzy Byrne at 6/7/2009 12:46:20 PM07 June 2009 13:46:20 • No! Sleep! Till Castlebar! by Simon McGarr at 6/9/2009 6:16:54 AM7:16 AM • So farewell, Declan Ganley. You burned ballistcally across the Eurosky. Ironically, you lacked a guidance system. #le09 by TheEmergency via twitter • The final Council seat break down is: FG 340 (+47), FF 218 (-84), Lab 132 (+31), SF 54

259 (NC), GP 3 (-15), SP 4 (NC) Other 132 (+40) #le09 by AdamMaguire via twitter • Some pix from South count centre url.ie #le09 by mor_rigan via twitter • NORTH WEST: Mooney (FF) eliminated after 4th count - bit.ly by ElectionsIRL via twitter at 6/9/2009 12:07:42 AM1:07 AM • The counting of votes in the North West is expected to go through the night. bit.ly by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/8/2009 11:41:42 PM12:41 AM • The counting of votes in the North West is expected to go through the night by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/8/2009 11:40:22 PM12:40 AM • I think it's one of the Irish Tenors on the front of the Irish Times. by pratie 9 edited by Simon McGarr • #LE09 All 883 seats in the local elections have now been filled by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/8/2009 11:37:22 PM12:37 AM • SOUTH: final result Crowley (FF), Sean Kelly (FG), Alan Kelly (LB) - bit.ly by ElectionsIRL via twitter at 6/8/2009 11:33:02 PM12:33 AM • Fianna Fail's Paschal Mooney was eliminated after the fourth count in the North West by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/8/2009 11:26:02 PM12:26 AM • nite all thanks by guinness69 • meath is done by guinness69 • meath filled by guinness69 • Meath Result by guinness69 edited by Simon McGarr • #LE09 The two local seats yet to be decided are in Dunshaughlin in Meath, while there are recounts in Belturbet and Portlaoise by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/8/2009 11:18:42 PM12:18 AM • BNP filth on Sky news by squidlimerick at 6/8/2009 11:11:43 PM12:11 AM • come on!!! Seriously becoming a joke now!!! Why is it taking so long? by sazzybm • can't click on names on scribble? to see their profile follow them etc by lostexpectation • be careful with those mental images @handelaar by lostexpectation • Oh my. @vincentbrowne screwing Mansergh into the wall here by handelaar via twitter • Christ! Could George be any more smug over on @vincentbrowne? Or should that be George! Could Christ be etc.... by mcj66 via twitter • Good panel on @vincentbrowne too, had to Sky+ it because of Q&A by davidpkelly via twitter • Anyone intersted in politics In Ireland, @vincentbrowne his programme is amazing. Great panels, No questions left unasked! Genius host. by KOLKOLKOLKOL via twitter • Anyone got open access to Irish Times Online archives? Looking to do some trawling...

260 by Mark_Coughlan via twitter at 6/8/2009 11:01:22 PM12:01 AM • Thanks to all who retweeted, visited and commented on 200 Words to Gormley today by faduda • Seems like Wexford is still counting by pratie 9 • The liveblog stays open overnight. Until the seats of Dunshaughlin are filled, we will not rest. by Simon McGarr at 6/8/2009 10:58:02 PM11:58 PM yesterday • aertel is still retro cool by lostexpectation • @squid. Silly me. Should've known. Have heard no announcements that they've stopped. by Fergal Crehan at 6/8/2009 10:57:41 PM11:57 PM yesterday • Questions and Answers on RTE 1and Tonight with Vincent Browne will be live blogged here at the Count Day Liveblog to round off the three day countfest. Any or all of #le09 , #qa12 , #vinb will get your tweet picked up from Twitter. by Suzy Byrne edited by Simon McGarr at 6/8/2009 10:57:17 PM11:57 PM yesterday

• by squidlimerick at 6/8/2009 10:57:04 PM11:57 PM yesterday • @Fergal, was referring to the European count. have they suspended the European count till tomorrow? by squidlimerick at 6/8/2009 10:56:38 PM11:56 PM yesterday • watching tv3 yesterday, vb says the a senior ff minister told him that bertie started canvassing for maureen o sullivan when the wind changed by lostexpectation • Night all. Remember to put your pitchforks back in the barn. ;) by finkeegan • @Elrobo they wheeled her out for a while on Saturday...then wheeled her back in just as quick. Papers tomorrow say she'll be demoted #le09 by enahs via twitter • @Elrobo I caught a snipped of Coughlan on one of the radio shows today, defending Cowen staying in Offaly all weekend #le09 by faduda via twitter • Animation of the Dublin Euro count url.ie #le09 (via @Anamates) cool visualisation of Proportional representation in action by offportal via twitter • www.rte.ie by guinness69 • Only 2 seats remaining are in Meath Dunshaughlin by CarlowWeather • Ouch. Damn you tv3 for breaking then giving two seconds of debate before ending! sat through the ads for nothing by Niall • And we're out by faduda • GLee stumbles over FG soundbite "orderly wind-down" by faduda • lab got a seat in meath by guinness69

261 • @squid Don't think they're counting in Castlebar. I think the last 2 in Dunshaughlin are all that remains. by Fergal Crehan at 6/8/2009 10:55:19 PM11:55 PM yesterday • Talk yous all for Prime Time tomorrow night? by Mark_Coughlan at 6/8/2009 10:55:00 PM11:55 PM yesterday • Having got Maureen to betray the nuns in relation to the Mater, Vinb decides to go at her again on schools. by Simon McGarr at 6/8/2009 10:54:21 PM11:54 PM yesterday • #LE09 The line-up for Louth County Council has been completed following the election of Independents Frank Godfrey and Alan Grehan by RTE_Elections via twitter at 6/8/2009 10:54:02 PM11:54 PM yesterday • state need to take direct responsibility therefore funding by lostexpectation • Are they still counting in Castlebar? by squidlimerick at 6/8/2009 10:53:44 PM11:53 PM yesterday • OK, Dunshauglin Meath elected one more before bed-time: Niamh McGowan LAB takes fifth seat of seven. Only two seats remain to be filled now. by Fergal Crehan at 6/8/2009 10:53:22 PM11:53 PM yesterday • god no lostexpectation I'd be delighted to see Harney out but I have no Faith in Cowen doing that by CarlowWeather • @Simon, yes, but that doesn't really support his point that the SOM shouldn't run the kids' hospital. Are the mental hospitals poor because they're run by religious orders or because of underfunding in several areas by the state? by Niall • Tagline "Help us put the economy back together faster than the governments can!" by Mark_Coughlan at 6/8/2009 10:51:48 PM11:51 PM yesterday • are you argeuing in favour of the easy way for ff @CW by lostexpectation • shopin non stop twittering about herself by lostexpectation • Only 6 counties in that shopin.ie ad that most people want to shop in and they don't put any money in Lenihan's books by CarlowWeather • www.shopin.ie Looks amazing they have coloured-y floating counties... wow... welcome to the internet in 2001 guys by Mark_Coughlan at 6/8/2009 10:50:57 PM11:50 PM yesterday • 1 •

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