FIRST-TIME candidate Anne O’Sullivan of Fianna Fáil looked to clinch the final seat after the 14th and final count in the Tralee Local Electoral Area, but her celebrations will have to be put on hold as Independent candidate Thomas McEllistrim has requested a full recount.

The result was announced just before 2.30am this morning with O’Sullivan receiving eight votes from Sam Locke’s surplus of 37 to finish on 1,252, just seven votes ahead of McEllistrim who got 20 transfers for a total of 1,245 votes. Angie Baily, who is sure to take the sixth seat, received nine votes for a final vote of 1,527.

However, the former TD from Ballymacelligott has called for a recount which has been granted and will take place at the John Mitchels GAA Complex tomorrow morning from 11am. So it’ll be a while yet before the Tralee MD councillors are officially confirmed.

See full results of 14th count below…

Quota: 1,688

• Baily, Angie (Fine Gael) – (+9) 1,527

• Daly, Paul (Sinn Féin) – (+494) 1,935 ELECTED

• Ferris, Deirdre (Sinn Féin) – 1,723 ELECTED

• Locke, Sam (Non-Party) – (+170) 1,725 ELECTED

McEllistrim, Thomas (Non-Party) – (+20) 1,245

• O’Brien, Terry (Labour) – 1,721 ELECTED

O’Sullivan, Anne (Fianna Fáil) – (+8) 1,252

• Sheehy, Mikey (Fianna Fáil) – 2,114 ELECTED.

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