Local election candidate who was attacked on campaign trail elected on first count

Independent councillor Tania Doyle and her husband were assaulted while postering in Blanchardstown last month

Tania Doyle (Independent) topped the poll and was elected on the first count in the Ongar LEA in west Dublin. Picture: Tania Doyle

An Independent local election candidate who was subjected, along with her husband, to a far-right assault during campaigning has topped the poll.

Tania Doyle was elected on the first count in the Ongar local election area in west Dublin, which is part of Fingal County Council.