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Polling Stations Open In Wicklow For General Election

Polling stations have been open since 7am with 28 candidates vying for 7 seats across two constituencies; Wicklow and Wicklow/Wexford.

Turnout In Wicklow

At 4pm the 3 polling stations in Arklow had reached 34% while some areas in Greystones reaching 43% by 5pm. Baltinglass has seen a 35% turnout across seven polling stations. 

National Turnout

The weather is understood to have had an impact in Waterford, with turnout at around 32% in the city.
Cashel is reporting a figure of 22% while Thurles is at 28.

Around 26% of people have turned up to vote in North Westmeath, with a figure of 32% in Kilbeggan.

Kilkenny is reporting a turnout of 30% so far, with Mayo floating around 35%. Galway East is at 28%, while Galway West is at 22%.

In Kildare North, turnout has surpassed 30% in some locations like Naas.

Exit Poll
Polls will remain open until 10pm this evening - you don't need to bring your polling card but you do need ID. Details of an exit poll will be released at 10 just after polling closes.

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