Only 47 votes separate two camps on northside

The majority of voters in Cork city and county backed the referendum — but there were just 47 votes between the yes and no sides on Cork’s northside.

The amendment was barely passed in Cork North Central with 50.09% voting yes and an enormous 49.91% voting no. Turnout stood at 33.41%.

Labour junior minister and director of elections for her party, Kathleen Lynch played down the result, saying there “is always a big anti-government vote” in Cork North Central.