9pm Voting Figures For Kildare - Highest Turnout In Kilcock At 51%

Friday, 7 June 2024 21:01

By Eoin Beatty @EoinBeattyKfm

The average turnout is 41%

Voting continues across the country in the local and European election.

People have until 10pm to cast their ballot, with 90 candidates in Kildare vying for 40 council seats.

The average voter turnout across Kildare as of 9pm this evening is 41%, with Kilcock the highest at 51%.

Newbridge has the second highest turnout on 45%, followed by Naas on 42%.

The turnout in Athy and Kildare Town is 41%, while Kill, Maynooth and Clane all show 40%.

Leixlip sees a 39% turnout, while 38.5% of people turned out to vote in Celbridge.

Rathangan and Sallins are both showing 38%.

Tallying will take place in The Curragh from 9am tomorrow morning, with counting expected to begin tomorrow afternoon in Punchestown.

Kfm will be broadcasting from Punchestown all day tomorrow, so tune in for all the latest.

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