Dublin Bay South: Turnout higher than expected in working class areas

Higher than expected turnout in working-class areas in the Dublin Bay South by-election is seen as an encouraging sign for Sinn Féin.

Ballots will begin to be counted from 9am Friday morning and turnout in the inner city area of Pearse Street, Ringsend and Irishtown had topped 40% by 9pm, which are seen as Sinn Féin strongholds.