Election 2024 - Day one count as it happened

As counting continues in the local elections on Sunday, here is a look back at how the first day of counts unfolded.

Tánaiste Micheál Martin with Cllr Tony Fitzgerald as his re-election is announced at Cork City Hall on Saturday. Picture: Larry Cummins

The first of counting in the local elections has finished and it has been a strong start for Fine Gael, Fianna Fáil and the Independents.

As counting continues in the local elections on Sunday, here is a look back at the day that was as it happened.