Paul Coghlan celebrates with tea and toast after narrow Seanad win

Veteran Fine Gael senator Paul Coghlan celebrated his last-gasp late-night re-election to the Upper House with “tea and toast”.

Mr Coghlan initially appeared to have lost his seat as the ballot boxes opened but revived to secure his seat on the last count.

The Killarney-based politician last night told the Irish Examiner of his deep relief and delight in securing another term, saying he thought he was gone.