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Donegal South West
Frank McBrearty concedes seat in Donegal South West
The Labour candidate has conceded his seat and congratulated Sinn Féin’s Pearse Doherty, who leading the tally.
LABOUR CANDIDATE FRANK McBrearty has conceded his seat in Donegal South West.
Speaking on Ocean FM, McBrearty congratulated Sinn Féin’s Pearse Doherty and blamed “elements” of the media for his disappointing first preference tally.
Meanwhile, the Tánaiste Mary Coughlan is fighting for her seat in the three-seat constituency – standing in forth place at the moment.
The tally for the constituency currently stands at:
Doherty – 13929
McGinley – 8380
Pringle – 5795
Coughlan – 4918
O Domhnaill – 4715
McBrearty – 2175
McCahill – 1863
Duffy – 525
Sweeney – 240
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