McGuinness in stunning election victory

TV personality and political newcomer Mairéad McGuinness has amazed pundits with a huge majority in the East constituency in the European elections.

A further surprise has come in the shape of Avril Doyle beating FF’s Liam Aylward into third place.

Counting at the East constituency has been adjourned until 10am.

Results (first count):

Ms Mairéad McGuinness (FG) 114,249

*Ms Avril Doyle (FG) 69,511

Liam Aylward (FF) 68,206

Peter Cassells (Lab) 59,158

Seamus Kirk (FF) 45,454

John Dwyer (SF) 39,356

Ms Mary White (Green) 25,576

Justin Barrett (Ind B) 10,997

Clifford Reid (Ind Reid) 10,692

Liam O Gogain (Ind OG) 3,407

Seanan O Coistin (Ind OC) 3,130

Eoin Dubsky (Ind Dubsky) 1,955

Joe Neal (Ind Neal) 1,487

Elected: Ms Mairéad McGuinness

Party share of poll:

FG 183,760 (40.55%, +6.49%)

FF 113,660 (25.08%, -9.16%)

Lab 59,158 (13.05%, +1.92%)

SF 39,356 (8.68%, +2.83%)

Green 25,576 (5.64%, -8.14%)

Ind B 10,997 (2.43%)

Ind Reid 10,692 (2.36%)

Ind OG 3,407 (0.75%)

Ind OC 3,130 (0.69%)

Ind Dubsky 1,955 (0.43%)

Ind Neal 1,487 (0.33%)

Electorate 806,598; Turnout 471,895 (58.50%, +7.97%).