Europan and local polling day. 104 yea Laura Hutton / Photocall Ireland Laura Hutton / Photocall Ireland / Photocall Ireland

DOROTHEA FINDLATER CAST her vote in the European and local elections this morning at Guardian Angels National School in Blackrock, Dublin.

The 104-year-old told photographer Laura Hutton that she voted for Fine Gael’s Maurice Dockrell, adding that she had voted for his family since the 1920s.

Currently, RTÉ News reports a turnout so far of just over 30 per cent. According to its local reporters, a relatively large number of voters have turned out in some areas.

Cork City has experienced an unusually high number of early voters, while Dublin languishes behind slightly at 10 per cent.

Polling stations will remain open until 10pm. Here are some others who have already had their say.

European and Local Election Voting. Guid Mark Stedman / Photocall Ireland Travis the guide dog tries to sneak in a vote as his trainer chooses his candidates at Scoil Mhuire in Shankill. Mark Stedman / Photocall Ireland / Photocall Ireland

European and Local Election Voting. Brai Mark Stedman / Photocall Ireland Brain and Janet Campbell with their children, Mary (3) and Niall (1 and a half) in Shankill. Mark Stedman / Photocall Ireland / Photocall Ireland

European and Local Election Voting. Brai Mark Stedman / Photocall Ireland Was Niall not happy with his parents first preferences? Mark Stedman / Photocall Ireland / Photocall Ireland

European and Local Election Voting. Sist Mark Stedman / Photocall Ireland Sisters Naomi, left, and Dorcas Ekada were also spotted in Shankill. Mark Stedman / Photocall Ireland / Photocall Ireland

Kate Feeney votes. Fianna Fail candida Laura Hutton / Photocall Ireland Kate Feeney, Fianna Fáil's preferred candidate - over Mary Hanafin - in Blackrock. Laura Hutton / Photocall Ireland / Photocall Ireland

Eamon Gilmore Voting. Tanaiste and Minis Mark Stedman / Photocall Ireland Mark Stedman / Photocall Ireland / Photocall Ireland

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