The results of the sixth count, which consisted of the distribution of Fergal Smith’s votes, were,
Breen (FG) +83 7,420
Carey (FG) +116 6,894
Colleran Molloy (FF) +56 2,880
Dooley (FF) +148 10,772
Harty (Ind) +520 10,360
McDonagh (FF) +59 5,056
McNamara (Lab) +549 5,347
Moran (SF) +293 4,957
Norton (Ind) +296 2982
As a result Clare Colleran Molloy is eliminated. Michael McNamara has now overtaken Michael McDonagh for the first time and is 289 votes ahead of him. Timmy Dooley is likely to be the main beneficiary from Clare Colleran Molloy’s exit and may be elected on the next count.
Owen Ryan has been a journalist with the Clare Champion since 2007, having previously worked with a number of other publications in Limerick, Cork and Galway. His first book will be published in December 2024.