General Election: First FF candidate eliminated in Sligo Leitrim south Donegal
Count 9 has seen Marian Harkin pull into fourth place but Paddy O'Rourke's 4,406 transfers will have a big impact
The ninth count has changed the standings in the Sligo-Leitrim / South Donegal General Election count centre in the Clayton Hotel.
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While Frank Feighan (FG) edged a little closer to the quota picking up 473 of Marie Casserly's transfers to bring him to 10,216, Fianna Fáil's Paddy O'Rourke has been eliminated. His 4,406 votes will now be transferred.
As expected, Marian Harkin picked up the lion's share of Marie Casserly's transfers, gaining 1,103 to bring her Count 9 total to 6,791. This places her in fourth place ahead of Chris MacManus on 6,647.
At present it looks like Frank Feighan and Martin Kenny will retain their seats, with Eamon Scanlon, despite having dropped to sixth position in the last count, expected to take a seat. Michael Clarke has held strong thus far, sitting in third on 7,297. Also still in contention are Marian Harkin and Chris MacManus.
However, the higher number of transfers in the remaining counts will play a huge role in determining the final seat allocation. With Paddy O'Rourke eliminated in this round and Dr Edel McSharry looking set to be next to go, these transfers will be pivotal.
Frank Feighan, FG, 10,216 (473)
Martin Kenny, SF, 8,927 (210)
Michael Clarke, Ind Ireland, 7,297 (418)
Marian Harkin, Ind, 6,791 (1,103)
Chris MacManus, SF, 6,647 (278)
Eamon Scanlon, FF, 6,335 (198)
Dr Edel McSharry, FF, 5,390 (442)
Paddy O'Rourke, FF, 4,406 (46) - Eliminated Count 9
Marie Casserly, Ind - Eliminated Count 8
Nessa Cosgrove, Lab - Eliminated Count 7
Gino O'Boyle, PBP-S - Eliminated Count 6
Graham Monaghan, Aontú - Eliminated Count 5
Des Guckian, Ind - Eliminated Count 4
Michael Kelly, IFP - Eliminated Count 3
Blaithín Gallagher, Green Party - Eliminated Count 2
Diarmuid McConville, Ind - Eliminated Count 1
Molly Candon, Party For Animal Welfare - Eliminated Count 1
Caroline Corcoran, Ind Ireland - Eliminated Count 1
Diarmuid MacConville - Eliminated Count 1