#Elections2019: Sean Kelly 'humbled and elated' by re-election to Europe

Sean Kelly has described his re-election to the European Parliament as "the greatest moment" of his political career.

Tue, 28 May, 2019 - 16:58

Kevin O’Neill

Sean Kelly has described his re-election to the European Parliament as "the greatest moment" of his political career.

Mr Kelly was elected on the ninth count after an agonising wait of almost 34 hours of counting. The former GAA President eventually exceeded the quota, landing on 119,883 votes.

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