Counting is continuing apace in the Clare Local Election Count Centre at the West County Hotel and indications are that Count 1 from both the Kilrush and Shannon LEAs should be announced shortly.
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Sharon Dolan D’Arcy covers West Clare news. After completing a masters in journalism at University of Galway, Sharon worked as a court reporter at the Sligo Weekender. She was also editor of the Athenry News and Views.