Sinn Féin and An Phoblacht will provide comprehensive election coverage over the next three days with early tally results, live video from the Belfast count centre on Friday and full count centre coverage Saturday and Sunday for the Local and EU elections. Next live election update expected at 3.30 (tune in a few minutes before so ads don't run over the content)
15:28
05/23/2014
Two Sinn Féin councillors elected to Cookstown DEA (7 Seats) so far:
Three elected in Cookstown DEA so far. Two @sinnfeinireland and one UUP. 7 seats in total #le14
— An Phoblacht (@An_Phoblacht) May 23, 2014
Sinn Féin's Cáthal Mallaghan and John McNamee both declared elected in Mid Ulster #le14
— An Phoblacht (@An_Phoblacht) May 23, 2014
15:26
05/23/2014
Sinn Féin's first elected councillor in #LE14 - Ann Marie Logue for the Airport DEA for Antrim and Newtownabbey. Well done.
15:08
05/23/2014
Drama in Midlands North West:
Dropped myphone getting outta car. A bus ran over it. Its a wonder its still working. A bit like meself. Banjaxed but ag pbair fos. Vote SF
— Gerry Adams (@GerryAdamsSF) May 23, 2014
My poor phone. Shattered. pic.twitter.com/9wHJQHV4yr
— Gerry Adams (@GerryAdamsSF) May 23, 2014
My phone has given its all 4 Matt Carthy. The Indo will probably blame me.
— Gerry Adams (@GerryAdamsSF) May 23, 2014
14:55
05/23/2014
Interview with former Mayor of Belfast Alex Maskey, Sinn Féin's first elected councillor to Belfast City Council back in 1983 and with current candidate Emma Groves. Click here.
14:34
05/23/2014
Our first candidate to be declared elected
Sinn Féin's 1st candidate to be declared elected is Anne-Marie Logue in the Airport DEA for Antrim & Newtownabbey Council #le14
— An Phoblacht (@An_Phoblacht) May 23, 2014
Cllr Anne Marie Logue has just topped the poll and been elected with 1212 votes on unionist dominated South Antrim. 1st elected in ward
— Sinn Féin (@sinnfeinireland) May 23, 2014
14:12
05/23/2014
First count is in from Magherafelt DEA in the Mid Ulster Council area and Sinn Féin is on course to take two of the five seats:
Magherafelt DEA, 5 seater, quota is 1164, 1stCount: DUP 1106; SF[1] 1095; SF[2] 975; UUP 785; TUV 750; SDLP 719; DUP[2] 627; SDLP[2] 362
— An Phoblacht (@An_Phoblacht) May 23, 2014
13:48
05/23/2014
Matt Carthy cast his vote for change.
Vote cast. As long as I have support of this crew I'm happy. #MakeTheChange #VoteSinnFéin pic.twitter.com/Kvvpnduvtj
— Matt Carthy (@mattcarthy) May 23, 2014
13:45
05/23/2014
For those who missed the live interview with former Belfast City Councillor Joe Austin and junior Minister Jennifer McCann from Belfast City Hall just click here.
13:35
05/23/2014
It is no surprise to see such comments from returning officers in the north-west, 1 in 4 rural households have lost somebody to emigration
Returning officers at polling stations in North West say emigration may contribute to low turnout #le14
— An Phoblacht (@An_Phoblacht) May 23, 2014
13:31
05/23/2014
Some more tallies coming in from Antrim and Magherafelt
Coast Road DEA, (Mid & East Antrim Council): @sinnfeinireland look set to take a seat with full quota #le14
— An Phoblacht (@An_Phoblacht) May 23, 2014
Magherafelt Town DEA: @sinnfeinireland to top poll in Magherafelt DEA
— An Phoblacht (@An_Phoblacht) May 23, 2014
13:23
05/23/2014
Young people, make sure you vote Sinn Féin today!
13:07
05/23/2014
Liadh Ní Riada casting her vote earlier this morning in Ballyvourney National School.
13:05
05/23/2014
Lynn Boylan making the change
Lynn Boylan # 1#MakeTheChange pic.twitter.com/HyHltfDL6N
— Mary Lou McDonald (@MaryLouMcDonald) May 23, 2014
12:53
05/23/2014
Sinn Féin Mayor of Belfast Máirtín Ó Muilleoir to top poll?
Source says current Lord Mayor of Belfast looks set to top poll in Balmoral in first count of city election
— Belfast News Letter (@News_Letter) May 23, 2014
12:44
05/23/2014
Sinn Féin looking on course to take 3 seats in West Tyrone
West Tyrone DEA (6 seats): Early tallies indicate @sinnfeinireland 3, SDLP 1, DUP 1 and UUP 1 #le14
— An Phoblacht (@An_Phoblacht) May 23, 2014
12:34
05/23/2014
Sinn Féin on course for for seats in Mid-Tyrone, DUP set to lose sitting councillor
Mid-Tyrone DEA early tallies show: 4 @sinnfeinireland, 1 SDLP, 1 UUP. Sitting DUP councillor Chittick looks set to lose seat #le14
— An Phoblacht (@An_Phoblacht) May 23, 2014
12:27
05/23/2014
Mary Lou casts her vote to 'Make the Change'
Casting my vote. Sinn Féin abú #MakeTheChange pic.twitter.com/jsgTGOXbW2
— Mary Lou McDonald (@MaryLouMcDonald) May 23, 2014
12:27
05/23/2014
First live broadcast for Belfast City Hall coming up shortly.
First live elections broadcast from Belfast City Hall on http://t.co/OdmuiDxeN7 coming up next few minutes. Please tune in and share. #le14
— An Phoblacht (@An_Phoblacht) May 23, 2014
12:18
05/23/2014
Local election tally Benbradagh
Tally #le14 Benbradagh — looking like @sinnfeinireland 3, SDLP 1, TUV 1.
— An Phoblacht (@An_Phoblacht) May 23, 2014
12:12
05/23/2014
Limavady early tally
Tally #le14 Limavady looking like @sinnfeinireland 1, DUP 2, SDLP 1, UUP 1.
— An Phoblacht (@An_Phoblacht) May 23, 2014
11:58
05/23/2014
Early reports of looking good at Colin in Belfast standing up now
@Billgroves - I am humbled by the support that I have received and early indications are that all 5 SF candidates will be returned in Colin
— Sinn Féin Dún Mhuirí (@SFdunmhuiri) May 23, 2014
11:46
05/23/2014
Mary Lou McDonald urges – 'Use your vote'
Please continue your support for Sinn Féin candidates in the local elections and Lynn Boylan for Europe. #dubw #le14 pic.twitter.com/4knfjSfKPh
— Mary Lou McDonald (@MaryLouMcDonald) May 23, 2014
11:39
05/23/2014
Tallies coming in from Mid-Tyrone
Mid-Tyrone DEA: @sinnfeinireland on course for 4 seats and to top poll. Turnout est 56% #le14
— An Phoblacht (@An_Phoblacht) May 23, 2014
11:37
05/23/2014
Tallies coming in from Omagh:
Omagh Town DEA: @sinnfeinireland look set to top the poll and on course for 3 seats. Turnout: 44% #le14
— An Phoblacht (@An_Phoblacht) May 23, 2014
11:26
05/23/2014
Cabra abú#MakeTheChange pic.twitter.com/k0rmkKIid6
— Mary Lou McDonald (@MaryLouMcDonald) May 23, 2014
11:08
05/23/2014
City Hall buzzing with candidates and election workers awaiting on the verification of votes. Good luck to all Sinn Féin candidates.
— Paul Maskey (@PaulMaskeyMP) May 23, 2014
10:49
05/23/2014
Sinn Féin's Dublin EU candidate Lynn Boylan, accompanied by Mary Lou McDonald TD, casts her vote this morning
Sinn Féin's Dublin EU candidate Lynn Boylan casts her vote earlier this morning #le14 #eu2014 @LNBDublin pic.twitter.com/LAqfwzi7e6
— An Phoblacht (@An_Phoblacht) May 23, 2014
10:43
05/23/2014
Reports coming in of turn-out in Six Counties of around 55%.
— An Phoblacht (@An_Phoblacht) May 23, 2014
10:37
05/23/2014
Martin McGuinness ready for his birthday wish.
On the day that's in it a nice present would be 4 SF MEP's representing All of Ireland's 32 Counties. #Birthday23May. pic.twitter.com/HFo0gb4aka
— Martin McGuinness (@M_McGuinness_SF) May 23, 2014
10:11
05/23/2014
Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams TD makes a last minute call for voters in Dublin West to vote for Sinn Féin candidate Paul Donnelly.
Video: @GerryAdamsSF makes final call on voters to support @@PaulDonnellySF in Dublin West by-election - http://t.co/i4w1xuPxhK #le14 #dubw
— Sinn Féin (@sinnfeinireland) May 23, 2014
10:01
05/23/2014
Gerry Adams has announced that he is on his way to vote in County Louth and meeting EU candidate for Midlands, North and West, Matt Carthy.
On the way 2 Louth 2 meet Matt Carthy, Tómas Sharkey, Edel Corrigan & comradai eile. Vote SF. pic.twitter.com/xVwVMgQPd1
— Gerry Adams (@GerryAdamsSF) May 23, 2014
09:45
05/23/2014
Please continue your support for Sinn Féin candidates in the local elections and Lynn Boylan for Europe. #dubw #le14 pic.twitter.com/4knfjSfKPh
— Mary Lou McDonald (@MaryLouMcDonald) May 23, 2014
09:22
05/23/2014
Comprehensive live #LE14 and #EU2014 coverage from @an_phoblacht and SF on http://t.co/z53PhC54eu over next few days. pic.twitter.com/9EDPUgOsd0
— Sinn Féin (@sinnfeinireland) May 23, 2014
09:01
05/23/2014
Here we go, again! #le14 #EU14 #makethechange #vótáilSinnFéin
— Sinn Féin Elections (@SinnFeinElectio) May 23, 2014
08:33
05/23/2014
08:32
05/23/2014
Make The Change. 2day is Your Day! Have Your Say! Vote SF. http://t.co/Xb5pxmXGRv
— Gerry Adams (@GerryAdamsSF) May 23, 2014