Cork South West Election Results: O’Sullivan, Cairns, and Collins Secure Seats in Tight Race

Cork South West Election Results

Seats Filled: 3

Key Updates

• 4:45 AM: Christopher O’Sullivan elected on the eleventh count.

  • O’Sullivan secured his seat convincingly, receiving 9,115 first preference votes and totaling 11,959 votes.

• 3:25 AM: Holly Cairns elected on the tenth count.

  • The Social Democrats party leader, who gave birth to a girl on polling day, received 9,421 first preference votes and finished with 11,962 votes.

• 2:20 AM: Michael Collins elected on the eighth count.

  • Collins, leader of Independent Ireland, retained his seat with 11,002 first preference votes, later benefiting from 574 transfers.
• 9:40 PM: Michael Collins topped the poll after the first count with 11,002 votes.
  • Holly Cairns and Christopher O’Sullivan also showed strong initial results.

Vote Distribution

• Michael Collins (Independent): 11,002 votes
• Holly Cairns (Social Democrats): 9,421 votes
• Christopher O’Sullivan (Fianna Fáil): 9,115 votes
• Noel O’Donovan (Fine Gael): 6,122 votes
• Tim Lombard (Fine Gael): 5,003 votes
• Alan Coleman (Independent): 2,191 votes
• Clare O’Callaghan (Sinn Féin): 1,448 votes
• Other candidates received fewer votes.

Conclusion

O’Sullivan, Cairns, and Collins retained their seats in Cork South West. The overall performance indicates a promising outcome for these candidates and their parties as they move forward. The election process showcased strong voter engagement within the community.