Fine Gael's Séan Kyne elected in Galway West

Fine Gael candidate Sean Kyne celebrates with Peter Burke and Fine Gael leader Simon Harris after winning the Galway West by-election at the count at Galway Lawn Tennis Club. Picture: Niall Carson/PA Wire

Fine Gael’s Seán Kyne has won the Galway West by-election.

Mr Kyne took the seat, which was left vacant after Catherine Connolly was elected President, on the 11th count with a final total of 19,218 votes.