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23/05/2014
Polling Begins In Local And Euro Elections
Polling stations has gotten underway in the Local and European elections, as well as two Dáil by-elections.
Some 2,000 election candidates are in the running for 949 local authority, with 41 candidates contesting 11 MEP seats.
In Dublin West 10 candidates are in competition for its by-elections, alongside nine candidates in Longford/Westmeath.
Polling stations are open until 22:00 and voters only need photographic ID to cast their votes. The official polling card is not needed.
Counting of the votes will begin on Saturday morning.
(MH/CD)
Some 2,000 election candidates are in the running for 949 local authority, with 41 candidates contesting 11 MEP seats.
In Dublin West 10 candidates are in competition for its by-elections, alongside nine candidates in Longford/Westmeath.
Polling stations are open until 22:00 and voters only need photographic ID to cast their votes. The official polling card is not needed.
Counting of the votes will begin on Saturday morning.
(MH/CD)
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