Emotional politicians take to Facebook to share feelings following election result

Waterford and Donegal politicians Paudie Coffey and Frank McBrearty jnr both shared emotional tributes on Facebook following the news that they had not been re-elected following the count.

Waterford and Donegal politicians Paudie Coffey and Frank McBrearty jnr both shared emotional tributes on Facebook following the news that they had not been re-elected after the count.

Former TD Paudie Coffey wrote an heartfelt message on his Facebook page, thanking people for voting for him in the election and his staff and campaigners.