'We were getting really positive vibes on the doorstep' - Buckley not surprised by huge vote

Pat Buckley, from Midleton, topped the poll with an impressive 12,587 first preferences, which got him elected on the first count as the quota was 10,909.

Cork East constituency poll-topper Pat Buckley turns 51 today — the birthday celebrations might be a bit lost in the election cheer though.

Buckley, from Midleton, topped the poll with an impressive 12,587 first preferences, which got him elected on the first count as the quota was 10,909.