Gabrielle McFadden secures more than 12,000 votes in Longford Westmeath

First count is in the Longford Westmeath by-election. Gabrielle McFadden is out in front with more than 12,000 votes.

First count is in the Longford Westmeath by-election. is out in front with more than 12,000 votes.

Behind her is Fianna Fáil's Aengus O' Rourke with nearly 9,000 votes.