Michael Lowry has been re-elected this evening.
The results of the first count in Co Tipperary is as follows:
Michael Lowry Ind – 14,802
Martin Browne SF – 10,004
Mattie McGrath Ind – 9,321
Jackie Cahill FF – 7,940
Alan Kelly Lab – 7,857
Garret Ahearn FG – 6,206
Seamus Healy Ind – 5,829
Mary Newman Julian – FG 4,926
Joe Hannigan Ind – 4,715
Imelda Goldsboro FF – 4,082
Rob O’Donnell GP – 3,170
Sandra Farrell FF – 2,233
Dolores Cahill IFP – 521