Lorraine Clifford-Lee and Hazel Chu lose Seanad seats after recounts

She had requested a recount late last night after the 18th count saw her lose out to Independent Joe Conway

A recount was carried out this morning but Ms Clifford-Lee failed to hold on to the seat she has held since 2016. File picture: Leah Farrell/RollingNews.ie

Counting continues on Friday as hopeful candidates wait to find out if they have a seat in the Seanad.

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