Midlands North West: Sinn Féin's Michelle Gildernew 'not overly optimistic' she can overtake Ciaran Mullooly

Sinn Féin's Michelle Gildernew said while the contest isn’t over until “the last count has been completed”, she is “not overly optimistic” that she can overtake Independent Ireland’s Ciaran Mullooly.

Sinn Féin’s frontrunner in Midlands North West has downplayed their chances of winning a seat, with Michelle Gildernew saying she is “not overly optimistic” she can scrape in.

Ms Gildernew said while the contest isn’t over until “the last count has been completed”, she is “not overly optimistic” that she can overtake Independent Ireland’s Ciaran Mullooly.