Kelly wins and Ganley quits on day of drama

SENATOR Alan Kelly capped a sensational European election for Labour when defeating sitting Independent MEP Kathy Sinnott for the final seat in the Ireland South constituency last night.

And in equally dramatic circumstances in the North West, Libertas founder Declan Ganley announced that he was “bowing out” of politics after it became clear he would not win a seat.

“I am out of this game now,” Mr Ganley said.